{"id":34535,"date":"2024-10-18T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-10-18T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/?p=34535"},"modified":"2026-03-25T10:35:09","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T09:35:09","slug":"international-mba-admissions-process","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/international-mba-admissions-process\/","title":{"rendered":"Your 5-step checklist for the International MBA admissions process: Study abroad in Madrid"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\"><\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 4<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">min read<\/span><\/span>\n<p>Is it time to move forward in your career? You should be considering postgraduate degrees to enhance your profile. IE Business School is a top school for those who want to study abroad in Madrid. However, we need candidates who fit our culture, and you need a school that matches your goals. This quick 5-step checklist for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/business-school\/programs\/mba\/international-mba\/admissions-fees#content\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">International MBA admissions<\/a> process will provide you with all you need to know before applying to study with us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-an-insight-into-the-selection-process-during-international-mba-admissions\">An insight into the selection process during International MBA admissions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We know that applicants to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/business-schools\/list\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IE Business School<\/a> look good on paper. Outstanding academic achievements are a must, but we\u2019re looking for something more. Our admissions process helps us understand who you are and whether you\u2019re suited to join us at the time of your application. While we are rigorous in selection, it ensures you\u2019re surrounded by likeminded people. It\u2019s also important that you use this process to work out if we\u2019re the school for you\u2014always remember it works both ways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-international-mba-application-form\">1. International MBA application form<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To fill out our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/my.ie.edu\/en\/applymas\/?program=IMBA-ENG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">online application form<\/a>, you\u2019ll need: proof of a Bachelor degree from an accredited university and official transcripts, a one-page CV\/Resume, contact details of two references, an English language certificate\u2014depending on your profile\u2014and a photocopy of your current passport with a passport size picture. You\u2019ll also need an essay to help us know you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>TIP: Read our article on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/how-to-write-a-personal-statement-college-application\/\">how to write a personal statement<\/a> before beginning your essay\u2014and read our <a href=\"https:\/\/static.ie.edu\/marketing\/web\/IEU\/IEU_Admission_Process_Integrity_Policy_Engg.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">policy on AI<\/a> use first. You can also do a video or presentation if you prefer!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/MBA-application-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-34588\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/MBA-application-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/MBA-application-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/MBA-application-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/MBA-application-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/MBA-application-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/MBA-application-585x390.jpg 585w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/MBA-application-263x175.jpg 263w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/MBA-application.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"712\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/mba-admissions-process-2-1024x712.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-34591\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/mba-admissions-process-2-1024x712.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/mba-admissions-process-2-300x209.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/mba-admissions-process-2-150x104.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/mba-admissions-process-2-768x534.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/mba-admissions-process-2-1170x813.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/mba-admissions-process-2-585x407.jpg 585w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/mba-admissions-process-2.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-online-assessment\">2. Online Assessment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After submitting the online application form and taking care of the fee, you\u2019ll answer three live questions online. Two of the questions are in video format and the other written. This helps our admissions team put a face to a name and get a sense of who you are beyond the written application. They will also evaluate how you respond to questions in real time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>TIP: Dress to impress even if it\u2019s online\u2014this is the first time we get to see you in motion, so it\u2019s important to be professional.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-entrance-exam\">3. Entrance Exam<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The next step is the online<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/university\/admission\/admission-process\/admissions-test\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> IE Global Admissions<\/a> test, which ensures we bring the most talented individuals into our diverse classrooms. It consists of program-specific tasks which assess your suitability for the International MBA. The test lasts from 1.5 to 2 hours and includes applied numeracy, verbal reasoning and logical abstract reasoning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>TIP: There are practice questions at the beginning of the test\u2014make the most of it, as you can only take the test once.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/international-mba-admissions-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-34592\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/international-mba-admissions-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/international-mba-admissions-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/international-mba-admissions-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/international-mba-admissions-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/international-mba-admissions-1170x658.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/international-mba-admissions-585x329.jpg 585w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/international-mba-admissions.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"616\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/study-abroad-in-madrid-2-1024x616.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-34593\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/study-abroad-in-madrid-2-1024x616.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/study-abroad-in-madrid-2-300x181.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/study-abroad-in-madrid-2-150x90.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/study-abroad-in-madrid-2-768x462.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/study-abroad-in-madrid-2-1170x704.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/study-abroad-in-madrid-2-585x352.jpg 585w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/study-abroad-in-madrid-2.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-personal-interview\">4. Personal Interview<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once we\u2019ve assessed your documents and test score, you\u2019ll be invited to a personal interview. This can be either face-to-face or online and is conducted by a manager of our Admissions Team. It\u2019s a formal conversation in which you\u2019ll be asked about details of your application. We also want to see how you interact with us, since human connection is core to our philosophy at IE Business School. After this, the final decision will be made.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>TIP: Do your homework and be on time. You should know exactly why you want to study the International MBA\u2014and being punctual? That\u2019s just good manners.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-admissions-committee-final-decision\">5. Admissions Committee Final Decision<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The final step is a review of your entire application by our Admissions Committee. We\u2019ll inform you of their decision within roughly 1-3 weeks. Should you be successful, your application is valid for the current or subsequent intake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>TIP: Keep busy while you wait for the decision. The news will arrive when it arrives\u2014do something fun instead of worrying!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"678\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/mba-admission-process-1-1024x678.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-34594\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/mba-admission-process-1-1024x678.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/mba-admission-process-1-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/mba-admission-process-1-150x99.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/mba-admission-process-1-768x508.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/mba-admission-process-1-1170x774.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/mba-admission-process-1-780x516.jpg 780w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/mba-admission-process-1-585x387.jpg 585w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/mba-admission-process-1-263x175.jpg 263w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/mba-admission-process-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-our-ideal-candidate-for-the-international-mba-admission-process\">Our ideal candidate for the International MBA admission process<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>What does the ideal candidate for the International MBA look like? There\u2019s no single answer. A willingness to transform themselves is non-negotiable. After all, we only want candidates who are passionate about their career. You must have purpose.\u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you meet those requirements, then you have nothing to worry about. Our key International MBA admissions tip is to know who you are and let that shine through. The journey is never simple\u2014there will be highs and lows\u2014but the challenge will shape you for the future. At IE Business School we know hard work and persistence pay off. Our job is to guide you until you\u2019ve realized your full potential. That\u2019s why we\u2019re a world-leading institution. If you understand that, we want to know you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns banner h-banner banner-b is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading banner-title\" id=\"h-begin-the-international-mba-admissions-process-today\">Begin the International MBA admissions process today<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"banner-content\">The Next Best You starts at IE Business School\u2014make the decision today.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-75 banner-btn\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/business-school\/programs\/mba\/international-mba\/\" 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