IE University
Madrid, Spain
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
- —
- Students
- 10,000
- International students
- 75%
- Institution type
- Private
- Founded
- 1973
Overview
IE University is a private international university founded in 1973 in Spain by a group of entrepreneurs seeking to reinvent higher education. It operates campuses in Madrid (including the IE Tower in the Cuatro Torres business district and facilities in the Barrio de Salamanca) and Segovia (housed in the historic Convento de Santa Cruz la Real). The university welcomes over 7,000 students annually from more than 140 countries, with 75% being international students and students representing 130+ nationalities. Programs are offered through IE Business School, IE Law School, IE School of Politics, Economics & Global Affairs, IE School of Architecture & Design, IE School of Science & Technology, and IE School of Arts & Humanities. IE Business School holds Triple Crown accreditation (AACSB, AMBA, EQUIS). IE University's educational philosophy centres on entrepreneurship, technology integration, humanistic values, and diversity. It has a global alumni network of over 75,000 graduates from 182 countries and more than 30 international offices worldwide.
Fields of study
- Business and Management
- Design and Architecture
- Finance, Economics and Trade
- Law
- International Relations and Public Policy
- Leadership and Talent Development
- Marketing, Communication and Sales
- Science, Technology and Data
Accreditation: AACSB, AMBA, EQUIS (Triple Crown), RICS
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
- —
- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
- —
- GPA (minimum)
- —
- Intakes
- —
- Application deadlines
- Varies by program
- Rolling admissions
- No
- Admissions contact
- undergrad.admissions@ie.edu
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
Varies by program
Domestic students
Varies by program
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor in Behavior and Social Sciences (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Bachelor's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Grado en Administración de Empresas (BBA) (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Bachelor's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Grado en Administración de Empresas Global (GBBA) (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Bachelor's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Master in Finance (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Master's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Master in Management (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Master's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
Information last verified Oct 3, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.