IE University is a private Spanish university headquartered in Madrid, with origins in Segovia. It ranks among Europe's top institutions for business and law. Internationally focused, it draws students from over 140 countries and places graduates at leading global firms.
Madrid, Spain
Top 10 in Europe
Top 250 globally
AACSB, AMBA & EQUIS (Triple Crown)
95%+ graduates employed within 6 months
Students from 140+ countries
Master in Management
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Jan, Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 90
MBA
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Jan, Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 90
Bachelor in Business Administration
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 90
Master in Laws (LLM)
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 100
Master in International Relations
Masters DegreeDuration
10 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 90
Bachelor in Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 90
Triple Crown accreditation (AACSB, AMBA, EQUIS) — placing IE among the top 1% of business schools globally.
140+ nationalities on campus — most programs are taught entirely in English.
Entrepreneurship focus — IE graduates have founded over 2,000 companies worldwide.
Strong law and international relations programs — regularly ranked in European top 10.
MBA graduates land roles at McKinsey, Amazon, Google, and top European investment banks.
95% of postgraduate students are employed or in further study within six months of graduating.
Law graduates join Magic Circle firms, the EU institutions, and international arbitration practices.
Average post-MBA salary increase of 60% reported by IE Business School graduates globally.
Undergrad
Rolling — typically closes June
Postgrad
Rolling — typically closes July
Undergrad
Not available
Postgrad
Rolling — typically closes November
IE's main campus sits in central Madrid, within walking distance of the Reina Sofía museum and Retiro Park. The campus is modern and compact, designed for collaborative work.
Madrid is Spain's capital and largest city, home to major EU agencies and multinational headquarters. Student life is active, with strong networking events tied directly to IE's alumni network.
Valid student visa application (Visado de Estudios)
Proof of university enrollment at IE
Proof of sufficient funds (€600+/month)
Comprehensive health insurance cover
Valid passport (6+ months beyond stay)
Proof of accommodation in Spain
