IE Business School

To initiate your admissions process for the International MBA program, you will need to have completed the following:

• A Bachelor's degree at an accredited college/university or equivalent (at this stage, a copy of the degree is accepted; however, to complete the process you will need to present the original documents).
• A minimum of three years of professional post-graduate experience. Please note that up to 10% of students have slightly less professional experience, however are treated as exceptional cases demonstrating an accelerated career path.
• The application form completed in English or Spanish, depending on the preferred language track.

Additional requirements

The following additional requirements are a crucial part of your admissions process, however may be presented following submission of the application:

• Entrance Exam
  • GMAT (670 average - GMAT reporting code 6XT-ZH-98)
  • GRE (GRE reporting code 0108)
  • IE Admissions Test

Only one exam is required, however should you sit the IE Admissions Test and also have the GMAT or GRE, please present it in addition.

• Language Certificate for non-native speakers:

This requirement does not apply with demonstration of one of the following (depending on the language track):

• Two years of work experience in an English/Spanish speaking country.
• Undergraduate degree completed in English/Spanish.

• Supporting Documents:
  • A one-page curriculum vitae/résumé.
  • 2 recommendation letters.
  • Photocopy of undergraduate university transcripts and diploma.

  We will require official academic transcripts of university studies, which must be translated into English or Spanish; however copies are accepted to initiate the admissions process.

  • Copies of internationally recognized language accreditation.
  • Copies of other relevant degrees, certificates or accreditations (as applicable).
  • Copy of current passport or Spanish ID card.
  • 1 passport-size photo.
  • Application fee of €120.

This amount can be paid by credit card, cash or bank transfer and is non-refundable.

• Interview

It is recommended that the interview be conducted in person, as it is an integral part of the admissions process. Interviews may be scheduled on campus, with one of our offices, in coordination with an IE event, or by phone should you be unable to meet us in person.

The interview examines the data provided in the application in greater detail, tests your communication abilities and evaluates whether your profile will meet the demands of the program and add value within the class discussion and group work.