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WELCOME TO IE!

The Student Services’ mission is to make your transition to Spain as smooth as possible.

Our team is here to support you with immigration and relocation processes, such as housing, health care, bank accounts, resources for partners and information about life in Madrid, so that you can focus on studying and enjoying the IE experience.

To contact our department, you can email us at Student.Services@ie.edu or call us at (+34) 91 568 97 50 — 91 568 96 00. If you are in Madrid, feel free to visit our office in María de Molina 13 from 9 am to 6 pm (Monday to Friday).

Please book an appointment with us if you require assistance concerning immigration procedures, relocation or health insurance. Keep in mind that you will need to have a green Health Passport before being able to access Campus. Also, remember masks must always be worn inside of Campus.

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apply for your visa

You do not need a visa if you are a passport holder of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, or Switzerland.

However, you DO need to register with the local authorities when you arrive in Spain. Once you have arrived in Spain, you must register at the nearest Foreigners Office to obtain your Certificate of Registration* (a residence permit that allows you to live and study in Spain for 5 years). Remember that this process is a legal requirement; additionally, you will need it to secure an internship or a job after completing your master’s degree. Our office will send you all the necessary information. In the meantime, make sure to bring your passport and your European Health Insurance Card (if available in your country) with you to Spain.

WHERE CAN I APPLY?

You must submit your student visa application at the Spanish consulate with jurisdiction in the place where you have been legally residing for more than the last 6 months.

WHEN SHOULD I APPLY?

Depending on your local Spanish consulate applications will be accepted 90 or 180 days before the start of your program. It is important to do so as soon as possible within this time frame. Visa application appointments fill up quickly, so be sure to book an appointment as soon as possible.

WHERE SHOULD I LIVE IN MADRID?

There are several types of accommodation available for our students; private apartments or residences are two of the most popular options. We recommend that you start looking for accommodation as soon as possible to ensure that you can choose the best option for you.

**PRACTICAL INFORMATION ABOUT RENTALS**

**PRICES:** Before renting a flat in Madrid, there are a few things to consider: the most important factor that determines the price of the rent is whether you decide to share a flat or not. Living alone is always more expensive. Although prices for renting a flat in Madrid vary depending on many factors, including a student’s personal taste and needs, you can expect to pay between 800 and 1200 euros per month for a one-bedroom apartment. If you are thinking of sharing a flat with other students, you can expect to pay less.

**BEFORE SIGNING A CONTRACT:** If you plan to live in a flat, in order to avoid scams, we always recommend visiting it in person and not making any payment before signing a contract.

BEYOND CAMPUS

REAL ESTATE AGENCIES

Moving & Storage

BEYOND CAMPUS

Beyond Campus: Apartments and Residences

Beyond Campus is a new accommodation platform for IE students. IE MBA Alumni, who identified a real need for quality, reliable and secure accommodation for the growing IE community, created it.

In addition to having the best selection of apartments and residences (especially MasterHome, Funway and The Residence for masters students) near campus, Beyond Campus strives to enhance the experience by offering benefits like contracts in English, 24-hour service, and quality control.

REAL ESTATE AGENCIES

Moving & Storage

CAN I OPEN A BANK ACCOUNT IN SPAIN?

While students are welcome to try opening a bank account at the bank of their choice, banks have the right to ask foreigners for their NIE/TIE (the Spanish ID assigned to foreigners) to guarantee that they will be in Spain for extended stays.

In order to facilitate this process, IE has agreements with certain entities.

For more information on the matter, please contact Student.Services@ie.edu upon completion of the enrollment process.

Estimated cost of living in Madrid

WHY DO I NEED HEALTH INSURANCE?

It is very important that all IE students have complete health insurance coverage to cover any illness or accident that may occur during their stay in Spain. Insurance is not included in the program’s fees. This coverage can be ensured by means of the (1) European Health Card, for EU citizens that can apply for it in their country of origin and use the Spanish public health system, or (2) with a private medical insurance that covers them in Spain. It is essential that students have insurance for their own safety and because the Spanish government requires that all students have health insurance. Please note that travel insurance is not accepted for students enrolled in full-time programs.

PRIVATE MEDICAL CARE

If you would like to sign a contract with a private medical insurance in Spain, keep in mind that our office has agreements with ASISA, Adeslas, Cigna and Sanitas. All of them offer full coverage policies with special prices for IE students which comply with Spanish established requirements for student visas and residence permits. Students that have international health insurance are strongly recommended to investigate all policy procedures, requirements and limitations of their insurance. It is better to be proactive than to try to deal with an emergency after it arises. If you need a routine appointment, you should first contact your private medical provider. They can guide you to the correct medical centers and answer questions about your specific policy.

PUBLIC HEALTH CARE

If you hold a European passport and you have a legal residence in a European country, you might be able to apply for a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC). This way, you will have free access to Spain’s public healthcare system. Please, keep in mind that you cannot apply for this card from Spain. You must apply for the European Health Insurance Card in the EU country where you legally reside.

Life in Madrid

Visit the official tourist website, where you can download Madrid’s official tourist guide and some helpful apps to discover the city and make the best of your experience.

Uncover Madrid

Partners’ Club

Students often come to IE accompanied by their partners and families. They are an integral part of the IE community, having access not only to campus facilities, but to most of the extracurricular activities organized at the school.

Families in Madrid

For those students who move to Madrid accompanied by their children, the Student Services team can provide information regarding schools and children’s services. You can also consult the Community of Madrid – schools and educational services information web.

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GETTING TO CAMPUS

BY METRO

By Bus

BY CAR

TRANSFER SERVICE

BY metro

From Madrid Airport (Barajas) to IE (Calle María de Molina 13).

Line 8 (the pink line) takes you straight from Barajas airport to the center of Madrid. The airport metro stations are in Terminal 2 and Terminal 4, and there are signs to help you find it throughout the airport. The metro stop in downtown Madrid is called Nuevos Ministerios and it is in the middle of the Paseo de la Castellana.

From Nuevos Ministerios you can take line 10 (dark blue line) to Gregorio Marañón.

This stop brings you out further down the Paseo de la Castellana, and you simply cross this road to reach Calle María de Molina. Or you can take line 6 (grey line) to Avenida de América.

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By BUS

From Madrid Airport (Barajas) to IE (Calle María de Molina 13).

Bus number 200 provides a permanent bus service that goes direct from the airport —from all its terminals — stopping at the Avenida de América bus and metro station. It runs from 5:15am to 11:30pm and has special racks for luggage.

Take the bus all the way to the end of the line. The bus will drop you off at the Avenida de América bus station. From there you only have to walk down a couple of blocks to IE or take a cab a short distance to campus.

Another choice is to take the Airport Express bus, which provides service 24h, and offers different stops. This bus has a flat rate fare of 5€, regardless of where you want to get off. The journey takes around 40 minutes, depending on the amount of traffic.

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BY CAR

From Madrid Airport (Barajas) to IE (Calle María de Molina 13).

Arriving from T1-T2-T3:

Follow the signs M-14/Madrid Centro Ciudad/ Avda. América / A-2 / M-40 / A-4/A-5/A-3 and merge onto M-14
Take exit 1 to merge onto E-90/A-2 and keep left to continue A-2
Continue to Avenida de América and then on to Calle María de Molina

Arriving from T4:

Take the M-12 ramp to Madrid/M-11/M-40
Use the middle lane to continue toward M-13 and follow the signs M-13/M-11/BARAJAS/AEROPUERTO
Continue to M-13 and then onto M-14
Use the two right lanes to take exit 1 to merge onto E-90/A-2 towards Madrid
Keep left to continue on A-2
Continue on to Avenida de América and then to Calle María de Molina

TRANSFER SERVICE

If you don’t want to worry about anything on arrival but getting to your destination safely and on time, you can trust this service to professionals.

Beyond Campus presents its new service called VTCREGO which offers quality drivers with luxury class cars, guaranteeing maximum comfort. The drivers will be waiting for you at the airport, as the pick-ups are scheduled ahead of time. The prices are fixed, regardless of the time of arrival. Click on the link above to find out more. LivingMad also launches its new “Arrival and Companion Service”, essentially a transfer service composed by a driver and a Living Mad staff member, who will guide and help install the student in their new home.

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