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Admissions

APPLYING TO IE SCHOOL OF GLOBAL AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions regarding our admissions process or our programs in general. The Admissions Department is on hand to solve any questions you might have, however big or small. We’re always available to help you decide whether IE is the right fit for you, and to make sure you achieve your personal and professional goals.

Our academic community is made up of hardworking, motivated and ambitious students who stand out for their academic and professional achievements, as well as their interpersonal skills. Our selection process is rigorous; the department looks at each candidate individually and holistically to decide whether they are a good fit for our intensive programs.

Admission is granted on a rolling basis, and spaces are limited. Please bear in mind that degree’s we do offer priority admissions between December 15 to February 1st.  Admission to a program is valid for two successive intakes.

 

Make sure you submit your application with plenty of time to spare!

The application process

  • Bachelor's degree

    Check out the IE University website for more details on the steps you should follow in order to apply for your chosen program.

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  • Master's degree

    Discover the steps to be part of our IE Global and Public Affairs community*

    STEP 1: Online Application form
    At www.ie.edu/app, candidates should complete the sections that appear in the online application form and must also upload the necessary documents.

    STEP 2: Online Assessment
    Once you have submitted your online application and paid the application fee, you will receive a link to answer three live questions, two in video format and one in written format. This way, the admissions team will be able to meet you virtually and evaluate your capacity to respond in real time.

    STEP 3: Entrance Exams
    Students are required to take either the GMAT, GRE, LSAT or IEGAT.

    STEP 4: Personal Interview
    You will have a personal interview that will be done face-to-face or by Skype with a member of our Admissions Team.

    STEP 5: Admissions Committee Final Decision

    *These steps might change depending on the program of interest. We encourage you to visit the Admissions Section of the program of your choice for further details.

     

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General Admissions Process

Online Application

Entrance exam

English test

Online Assessment Video

Admissions interview & Final decision

What we look for at IE

ACADEMIC RIGOR

DIVERSITY

INNOVATION

HUMAN-CENTERED APPROACH

Admissions Contact

Admissions Department Segovia
Admissions Department Madrid

Meet the Master's Admissions Team

Profile Beatriz Pérez Olmos

Director of Admissions IE School of Global and Public Affairs

Profile Soizic Belliard

Associate Director of Admissions

Profile Christine Antoine

Admissions Advisor

Scholarships

For candidates interested in receiving a scholarship, explore our options below or feel free to get in touch with us directly.

Undergraduate Degrees

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Master's Degrees

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STUDENT LOANS

Thanks to the agreements signed by IE with various financial institutions, many of our students have access to student loans, which provide financing through attractive terms and conditions.

The Financial Aid Office is here to help and support you through the loan process by helping you assess and understand the different financing options that exist.

Please take into account that all final decisions regarding loan applications are made by the respective bank. Thus, we highly recommend that candidates submit their loan application with enough time to make further adjustments and/or seek out alternatives if necessary.

For more information regarding the specific agreements, please contact loans@ie.edu