2026 IPBL Benchmark Survey

In this survey, we define Integrated Project-Based Learning (IPBL) as team-based projects that involve an industry client or real-world problem solving, integrated within a structured flipped-learning or active-learning curriculum.

The goal of this survey is to continue long-term benchmarking of this high-impact teaching and learning method across universities and institutes globally.

Your responses will be fully anonymised when results are published. By completing this survey you will receive early access to the 2026 IPBL Benchmark Report.

About You

Question 1 *

What is your role at your university or institute?

Faculty / Academic Professional Staff Leadership / Executive Other (please specify)

Please specify your role

Please select your role.

Question 2 *

What is your full title?

e.g. Associate Professor of Engineering, Director of Academic Innovation

Please enter your title.

Question 3 *

Enter your email to receive the results when published.

Your email will only be used to send you the report - it will not be linked to your survey responses.

Please enter a valid email address.

Question 4 *

Which discipline category best represents your university or institute?

Business & Related Disciplines Engineering & Related Disciplines Natural & Health Sciences Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences Multi-faculty or University-wide Other (please specify)

Please specify your discipline

Please select a discipline category.

Programme Structure

Question 5 *

Is your project-based learning programme one term or longer?

One term / semester Two or more terms (including year-long projects)

Please select an option.

Question 6 *

Does your university or institute have an experiential project programme involving live industry clients?

Yes - all projects involve external partners Yes - some projects involve external partners No - all projects are internal (faculty or student-created) No - experiential projects are not part of our programme

Please select an option.

Question 7 *

Approximately how many student teams participate in your IPBL programme per academic year?

Please select an option.

Question 8 *

What is the typical team size in your project-based learning programme?

Please select an option.

Pedagogy & Technology

Question 9 *

Which active learning methodologies does your university or institute currently use? (Select all that apply)

Flipped Classroom

Project-Based Learning

Problem-Based Learning

Case Study Method

Design Thinking

Simulation / Role Play

Peer Learning

Service Learning

Please select at least one methodology.

Question 10 *

Does your university or institute use a dedicated platform to manage student teams and project workflows?

Yes - we use a dedicated IPBL / project management platform Yes - we use generic tools (e.g. Trello, Notion, MS Teams) We rely primarily on our LMS (e.g. Canvas, Moodle, Blackboard) No - management is largely manual

Please select an option.

Question 11 *

How is peer feedback currently implemented in your programme?

Structured digital rubrics (automated scheduling) Manual rubrics (paper or ad-hoc digital) Informal / verbal peer feedback only Peer feedback is not currently part of our programme

Please select an option.

Question 12 *

How satisfied are you with the current tools your university or institute uses to manage and assess IPBL?

1 = Very dissatisfied | 7 = Very satisfied

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Very dissatisfiedVery satisfied

Please select a rating.

Assessment & Outcomes

Question 13 *

Which assessment methods are used in your IPBL programme? (Select all that apply)

Individual Report

Team Report

Oral Presentation

Peer Assessment

Client Evaluation

Reflective Journal

Portfolio / Artefact

Milestone Check-ins

Please select at least one assessment method.

Question 14 *

Does your university or institute formally track graduate outcomes linked to IPBL participation?

Yes - systematically (linked institutional data) Yes - informally (anecdotal or occasional surveys) Not yet - but we are planning to No

Please select an option.

Question 15 *

How would you rate the overall student engagement with IPBL at your university or institute?

1 = Very low | 7 = Exceptionally high

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Very lowExceptionally high

Please select a rating.

Question 16

What is the single biggest challenge your programme faces in delivering effective IPBL?

Optional - but your insight is invaluable to the research.

Future Outlook & Benchmarking

Question 17 *

Is your university or institute planning to expand its IPBL programme in the next two years?

Yes - significantly (new faculties or programmes) Yes - modestly (more cohorts or teams) No - maintaining current scale No - reducing in scope Unsure

Please select an option.

Question 18 *

Which of the following would most benefit your IPBL programme in the next 12 months? (Select up to 3)

Better industry partner matching

Peer feedback tools

Faculty training & resources

Student progress analytics

Milestone management

Industry client portal

Dedicated funding

Peer institution benchmarking

Please select at least one option.

Question 19 *

How important is access to benchmarking data (comparing your programme against peer institutions) to your professional practice?

1 = Not at all important | 7 = Critically important

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Not importantCritically important

Please select a rating.

Question 20 *

Would you be open to a 20-minute follow-up interview to discuss your programme in more depth?

Yes - happy to participate Maybe - contact me to discuss No - survey only, thank you

Please select an option.

Question 21

Is there anything else you would like to share about your IPBL experience or this survey topic?

Optional - all comments are welcome.

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