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Admissions process
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 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!
CHECK OUT THE APPLICATION PROCESS
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MASTER'S1 Online Application2 Online Assessment3 Admission Test4 Personal Interview
Online Application
Candidates should complete the sections that appear in the online application form and upload the following documents:
- Bachelor degree from an accredited university
- Official university transcripts (certified translation into English or Spanish)
- 1 page CV/Resume
- 1 personal statement
- 2 letters of recommendation
- English language certificate – for non-Native English speakers: we accept the TOEFL (minimum score of 100), the IELTS (minimum score of 7), Duolingo English Test (minimum score 120) or a Cambridge Advanced or Proficiency level. A certificate is not required if you completed an undergraduate degree in English. The English exam is valid for two years, from the date taken (only for full-time programs)
- Photocopy of current Passport
- Passport size picture
- Application fee: 125€ or 175€ in case of applying to 2 programs (fee is not refundable)
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.
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.
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.
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.
Personal Interview - Final Comittee Decision
You will have a personal interview that will be done face-to-face or via Skype with a member of our Admissions Team.
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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Bachelor’s1 Bachelor Programs
Check out IE University website for more details on the steps you should follow in order to apply for your chosen Bachelor.
FINANCE YOUR FUTURE
Studying at IE is a significant investment of time and money that requires prior planning. The IE Financial Aid Office will inform you about the different financing and scholarship options available as well as guide you through the application process.
26 jan 2021
IE Global Admissions Test (ONLINE)
A computer-based, general aptitude test for applicants
Online10:00, Online, English/Spanish
REGISTER Add to calendar26 jan 2021
Virtual Admission Test: Bachelor Programs
All Bachelor Programs
Online10:00, Online, English
REGISTER Add to calendarYOU CAN ALSO GET IN TOUCH WITH YOUR LOCAL OFFICE
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Amsterdam , Netherlands
WeWork , Weteringschans 165 C, 1017 XD
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Paris , France
20 rue Cambon 75001 Paris, France
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Munich , Germany
Briennerstrasse 11 D 80333 Munich, Germany
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Milan , Italy
Piazza della Repubblica 32 – 20124 Milan
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Moscow , Russia
White Gardens Office Center, 11th floor, Office 31, 7 Lesnaya str
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Lisbon , Portugal
Lisbon office
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London , United Kingdom
Pavilion. 96 Kensington High Street London W8 4SG
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Madrid , España
María de Molina 11, 13, 15 · 28006, Madrid
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Toronto , Canada
1 Adelaide Street E, 3rd Floor, Suite 3001
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New York , USA
WorkHouse NYC, 21 W 46th St, New York, NY 10036
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Miami , USA
151 Sevilla Avenue, Ste. 201. Coral Gables, FL 33134
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Los Angeles , USA
Wework La Brea 925 N La Brea Ave, 4th Floor, CA 90038
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Beijing , China
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Jakarta , Indonesia
Milennium Centennial Center, IE University (3830), 38th floor, 3830 JL. Jend. Sudirman, 12920
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Mumbai , India
44 Mitra Kunj, 16 Pedder Road. Mumbai 400026
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Singapore , Singapore
8 Cross Street, #18-01 Singapore 048424
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Seoul , Korea
JustCo - Ferrum Tower 23F, 19 Eulji-ro 5-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul 04539
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Tokio , Japan
WeWork Kanda Square, 11F, 2-2-1 Kanda Nishikicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0054
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Shanghai , China
696 Weihai Road, Jing'an District
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Mexico City , Mexico
C/ Pedregal 24, Torre Virreyes, Piso 3, Oficina 321 Col. Molino del Rey, CP 11040. Mexico City, Mexico
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Caracas , Venezuela
Av. Francisco de Miranda, Edif. Centro Seguros La Paz, ALA Oeste, Piso 8 Ofic. 360 Grados, California Norte
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Bogota , Colombia
Calle 99 # 7A-77 Oficina 403 Bogotá
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Quito , Ecuador
República 396 y Diego de Almagro, Quito
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Lima , Peru
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Sao Paulo , Brazil
Rua Martiniano de Carvalho, 851, 2nd floor - Bela Vista São Paulo
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Santiago de Chile , Chile
Gabriel Vergara. Av. Américo Vespucio Norte Nº 1090, oficina 701, Vitacura, Santiago, Chile
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Buenos Aires , Argentina
Calle Basavilbaso 1350, Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina, 1006
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Johannesburg , South Africa
WeWork, 155 West Street, Sandown, Sandton, 2031
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Lagos , Nigeria
18A Olu Holloway road, ProSpace Building Alfred rewane road, Ikoyi, Lagos, Nigeria
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Riyadh , Saudi Arabia
Alia Plaza, 2nd Floor, Riyadh, 13316
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Dubai , United Arab Emirates
Al Fattan Currency House, Tower 2,13th Floor office 1305, P O Box 507100, Dubai International Financial Center - Dubai
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Asia Pacific
Latin America
Middle East & Africa
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Europe
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Amsterdam , Netherlands
WeWork , Weteringschans 165 C, 1017 XD
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Paris , France
20 rue Cambon 75001 Paris, France
+33 1 44 50 39 23 france@ie.edu -
Munich , Germany
Briennerstrasse 11 D 80333 Munich, Germany
+49 89 921 315 870 dach@ie.edu -
Milan , Italy
Piazza della Repubblica 32 – 20124 Milan
+39 351 731 74 40 italia@ie.edu -
Moscow , Russia
White Gardens Office Center, 11th floor, Office 31, 7 Lesnaya str
+7 910 480 8257 / +7 985 341 3537 eeca@ie.edu -
Lisbon , Portugal
Lisbon office
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London , United Kingdom
Pavilion. 96 Kensington High Street London W8 4SG
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Madrid , España
María de Molina 11, 13, 15 · 28006, Madrid
+91 568 82 90 iespain@ie.edu
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USA & Canada
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Toronto , Canada
1 Adelaide Street E, 3rd Floor, Suite 3001
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New York , USA
WorkHouse NYC, 21 W 46th St, New York, NY 10036
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Miami , USA
151 Sevilla Avenue, Ste. 201. Coral Gables, FL 33134
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Los Angeles , USA
Wework La Brea 925 N La Brea Ave, 4th Floor, CA 90038
+1 310 867 4639 westcoast@ie.edu
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Asia Pacific
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Beijing , China
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Jakarta , Indonesia
Milennium Centennial Center, IE University (3830), 38th floor, 3830 JL. Jend. Sudirman, 12920
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Mumbai , India
44 Mitra Kunj, 16 Pedder Road. Mumbai 400026
+91 22 23526603 india@ie.edu -
Singapore , Singapore
8 Cross Street, #18-01 Singapore 048424
+65 6809 2801 singapore@ie.edu -
Seoul , Korea
JustCo - Ferrum Tower 23F, 19 Eulji-ro 5-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul 04539
+82 10 3293 5594 korea@ie.edu -
Tokio , Japan
WeWork Kanda Square, 11F, 2-2-1 Kanda Nishikicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0054
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Shanghai , China
696 Weihai Road, Jing'an District
china@ie.edu
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Latin America
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Mexico City , Mexico
C/ Pedregal 24, Torre Virreyes, Piso 3, Oficina 321 Col. Molino del Rey, CP 11040. Mexico City, Mexico
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Caracas , Venezuela
Av. Francisco de Miranda, Edif. Centro Seguros La Paz, ALA Oeste, Piso 8 Ofic. 360 Grados, California Norte
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Bogota , Colombia
Calle 99 # 7A-77 Oficina 403 Bogotá
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Quito , Ecuador
República 396 y Diego de Almagro, Quito
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Lima , Peru
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Sao Paulo , Brazil
Rua Martiniano de Carvalho, 851, 2nd floor - Bela Vista São Paulo
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Santiago de Chile , Chile
Gabriel Vergara. Av. Américo Vespucio Norte Nº 1090, oficina 701, Vitacura, Santiago, Chile
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Buenos Aires , Argentina
Calle Basavilbaso 1350, Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina, 1006
+54 11 43 11 24 15 argentina@ie.edu
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Middle East & Africa
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Johannesburg , South Africa
WeWork, 155 West Street, Sandown, Sandton, 2031
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Lagos , Nigeria
18A Olu Holloway road, ProSpace Building Alfred rewane road, Ikoyi, Lagos, Nigeria
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Riyadh , Saudi Arabia
Alia Plaza, 2nd Floor, Riyadh, 13316
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Dubai , United Arab Emirates
Al Fattan Currency House, Tower 2,13th Floor office 1305, P O Box 507100, Dubai International Financial Center - Dubai
+971 4 3598400 uae@ie.edu
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