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At IE University, we welcome candidates from over 60 educational systems who demonstrate a strong commitment to academic excellence. Our admissions process is rigorous and holistic, designed to evaluate each applicant beyond grades alone.

Applications are assessed through a scoring system that considers academic records, extracurricular involvement, personal background, English proficiency, admission test results (IE Admission Test, SAT, ACT or LNAT), and performance in the online assessment. This multifaceted approach allows us to assess academic strength, personal achievements, and overall fit with the chosen program.

We strongly recommend that applicants have studied subjects relevant to their intended degree. If not, additional academic requirements may be requested during the admissions process. Candidates must submit transcripts for at least the final two years of study. Transcripts may be submitted in their original language; however, if issued in a non-Latin alphabet (e.g., Russian, Greek, or Arabic), an English translation must also be included. An official English or Spanish translation is not required unless specifically requested by the Admissions Department.

Candidates with outstanding academic results and a strong overall evaluation may be eligible for definitive admission, based on their academic track record and total admissions score.

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IE University Admissions Department

The aim of the IE University Admissions Department is to guide you in your choice and discover whether you meet the criteria to succeed in your selected bachelor program. We provide you with individual attention: you will be assigned a contact person in the Admissions Department, who will liaise with you in all your communications with IE University during your journey to becoming a student here.

Below you’ll find some helpful information about the IE University entry requirements and the legal requirements to access higher education in Spain. Don’t hesitate to contact our Admissions Department (undergrad.admissions@ie.edu) with any questions.

UNIVERSITY ENTRY REQUIREMENTS 

Diversity is highly valued in our admissions process. Over 80% of our students are international and represent more than 140 different countries. Our students speak three languages on average, and come from more than 60 different educational systems. This diversity enriches our students’ experience and fosters reflection, debate and the exchange of ideas.

Some relevant aspects about the entry requirements that you should bear in mind, are:

  • 01.

    initial exam results for admission

    We only consider initial exam results for admission. Retake scores for partial exams may be considered, but we do not take into account retakes of final exams or grades from extraordinary intakes during the admissions process.

  • 02.

    requirements established by the Ministry of Education

    Remember that IE University is recognized by the Spanish Government. To be officially enrolled, all students must comply with the requirements established by the Ministry of Education. As a general rule, a student is required to meet the university entry requirements from their country of residence to be able to study officially in Spain.

  • 03.

    Foundational years and pre-university courses

    Foundational years and pre-university courses will not be considered as part of the admissions process, and they may not be eligible for recognition by the Ministry of Education.

  • 04.

    Secondary Education Diploma

    Furthermore, according to Constitutional Court Ruling 133/2010, if you completed your studies online or through distance education outside of Spain, your studies won't be recognized as equivalent to a Secondary Education Diploma. Similarly, if you pursued distance education / completed an online education from a foreign educational system, while living in Spain, those studies will not be eligible for validation as the First Year of Baccalaureate or a Baccalaureate diploma.

    EDUCATIONAL SYSTEMS

    The information provided below outlines general guidelines for the most common educational systems represented on our campus. Please note that these guidelines alone do not guarantee admission.

    If your academic system is not listed, please contact the Admissions Office at undergrad.admissions@ie.edu or reach out to your nearest IE Office. 

    INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE (IB)

    The average final IB score of our students is 36. Typical admissions are based on scores between 34 and 45. We only accept the first IB results; retake exam scores will not be considered.

    IB students must present the full IB Diploma, as the IB Certificate is not legally accepted in Spain. Furthermore, it's essential to understand that the last two years of the IB program cannot be separated.

    Final IB results should be submitted to IE University electronically via the IBO. IE University Code: IE Universidad - N004354

    Legal Access Requirements: Certified copy of the International Baccalaureate Diploma (BI). Students can find more information and complete the official university access accreditation process online via the UNED Assis platform.

    EUROPE

    • We are looking for an average Bachillerato score of at least 8/10, a passed PAU exam, and a minimum CAU score of 8 points.

      Only the June first-session PAU results are accepted. Retake scores are not considered.

      IE University does not require students to take any specific subject in the Fase de Admisión of the PAU, but taking subjects related to the intended degree program is highly recommended and valued in the admissions process. 

      Specific subjects may be required depending on the bachelor’s program.

    • We typically require a minimum average of 75–80% in the overall academic trajectory, including in the final European Baccalaureate results and the awarded EB Diploma 

      Legal Access Requirements: Certified copy of the European Baccalaureate Diploma and official transcript of grades for the last two academic years (5th and 6th years of secondary education) 

      Students can find more information and complete the official university access accreditation process online via the UNED Assis platform.

    • The minimum requirements for the Italian national system are 7/10, with a 75/100 minimum for your final Maturità score.  Please note Istituto Tecnico and Istituto Professionale are not accepted. 

      Legal Access Requirements: Certified copy of the Diploma of Esame di Stato or Maturità. Students can find more information and complete the official university access accreditation process online via the UNED Assis platform.

    • IE University requires a minimum of three A-Levels, and our applications range from AAB to A*A*A*, in the ordinary intake. Retakes will not be accepted.   

      Although the Spanish government also requires a minimum of five GCSEs at grade C or higher, IE University applicants should preferably have obtained As and Bs, especially in the subjects relevant to their chosen program.   

      We understand that UK schools do not usually issue formal transcripts for years 12 and 13. Therefore, an internal grade report or academic summary prepared by your school (stamped and/or signed) is acceptable in place of an official transcript if they include a list of subjects taken, an internal assessment or mock exam results (if available) and teacher comments or progress evaluations. 

      Please also note we may consider the BTEC Diploma, National Diploma (minimum grade of D*D*) or Extended Diploma (minimum grade of DDM), as long as the Diploma is relevant to the bachelor of interest. (D=Distinction | M=Merit). In the case of the National/International Extended Certificates: only if they are taken in conjunction with A-levels and they are relevant to the degree applied for.

      Legal Access Requirements: Accreditation of at least five subjects from the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) with grades A, B or C (or 4 to 9), and at least two* Advanced Level (AL) subjects from the International/General Certificate of Education (I/GCE) with grades A to E. 

      *Please note: although only two AL subjects are legally required, IE University expects at least three. 

    • The average final BAC grade of our students is 15/20. We are looking for final BAC results of 14 or over (Mention Bien and Mention Très Bien).  

      Please note The Baccalauréat professionnel is not accepted. Candidates applying with the Baccalauréat technologique will only be assessed if their academic trajectory and overall profile are outstanding. 

      Legal Access Requirements: Certified copy of the Baccalauréat Général Diploma and certified copy of the transcript (Relevé de Notes) of the Baccalauréat Général examination.  Students can find more information and complete the official university access accreditation process online via the UNED Assis platform.

    • The minimum requirements for the German national system are an average of 10 out of 15 in the semester grades over the final years, and a minimum final Abitur grade of 2.3. 

      Please note we do not accept “Fachhochschulreife,” “Mittlere / Realschulabschluss” or “Hauptschulabschluss”. 

      Legal Access Requirements: Certified copy of the Allgemeine Hochschulreife, AHR (Abitur) diploma.  Students can find more information and complete the official university access accreditation process online via the UNED Assis platform.

    • We expect a minimum of 14 – 15 out of 20 on average in the Ensino Secundário. 

      Legal Access Requirements: Certified copy of the Diploma do Ensino Secundário; ENES form (Exames Nacionais do Ensino Secundário); Certificate issued by the Direção-Geral do Ensino Superior (DGES) stating the final university entrance grade.  Students can find more information and complete the official university access accreditation process online via the UNED Assis platform.

    • The minimum requirements for the Swiss national system is 4.6 out of 6. You are also expected to obtain the certificate of the Swiss Maturité/Maturität with an average of 4.6 out of 6.  

      Please note we do not accept: Berufsmaturität, Eidgenössisches Fähigkeitszeugnis and Fachmaturität. 

      Legal Access Requirements: Certified copy of the Maturité gymnasiale / Gymnasiale Maturität diploma.  Students can find more information and complete the official university access accreditation process online via the UNED Assis platform.

    • The minimum requirements for the Norwegian national system is 4.25 out of 6.  You are also expected to obtain the certificate of the Vitnemal fra den Videregaende Skole with an average of 4.25 out of 6. 

      Legal Access Requirements: Certified copy of the Vitnemål for Videregående Opplæring (Upper Secondary Education Certificate).  Students can find more information and complete the official university access accreditation process online via the UNED Assis platform.

    •  Students are expected to obtain the Certificat d'Enseignement Secondaire Supérieur (CESS), Diploma van Secundair Onderwijs, or Abschlusszeugnis der Oberstufe des Sekundarunterrichts, with an overall grade of 75% or higher. 

      Legal Access Requirements: certified copy of the Academic Transcript for the 5th and 6th year of secondary school and certified copy of the corresponding Secondary Education Diploma: 

      • Diploma van Secundair Onderwijs (Flemish Community)  
      • The Abschlusszeugnis der Oberstufe des Sekundarunterrichts (German-speaking Community)  
      • Certificat d'Enseignement Secondaire Supérieur (French-speaking Community) 

      Students can find more information and complete the official university access accreditation process online via the UNED Assis platform.

    • We typically require a minimum average grade of 9 in the overall academic trajectory, including in the final Diploma de Bacalaureat. 

      Legal Access Requirements: certified copy of the Bacalaureat  Diploma. Students can find more information and complete the official university access accreditation process online via the UNED Assis platform.

    • We typically require a minimum average grade of 5 and the award of Diploma za Sredno Obrazovanie.  

      Legal Access Requirements: Certified copy of the Diploma za Sredno Obrasovanie and the grades obtained in the national high school graduation exams. Students can find more information and complete the official university access accreditation process online via the UNED Assis platform.

    • We accept the Reifeprüfung from allgemeinbildenden höheren Schulen, typically requiring a minimum average grade of 2 out of 5 and the Award of the Reifeprüfung with at least "Mit gutem Erfolg bestanden" (passed with Merit). We do not accept Fachschulreife or Hauptschulabschluss. 

      Legal Access Requirements: Certified copy of the Standardisierte Kompetenzorientierte Reifeprüfung, AHS (Matura). Students can find more information and complete the official university access accreditation process online via the UNED Assis platform.

    • We typically require an academic trajectory with a minimum of 6 Higher Level subjects and the award of the Irish Leaving Certificate with a minimum of 520 CAO points.  

      Legal Access Requirements: A certified copy of the Leaving Certificate (or an official Leaving Certificate prediction issued by the school). Students can find more information and complete the official university access accreditation process online via the UNED Assis platform.

    • If you are studying the Swedish Högskoleförberedande Diploma, we typically we require a minimum of 17 points (B) on average  

      Legal Access Requirements: Certified copy of the Högskoleförberedande gymnasieexamen (Upper Secondary School Diploma). Students can find more information and complete the official university access accreditation process online via the UNED Assis platform.

    • We typically require a minimum average grade of 4.2–4.3 out of 5 (equivalent to approximately 80–82%) during the final school years, as well as similar results in the final Award of the Érettségi Bizonyítvány. 

      Legal Access Requirements: certified copy of the Érettségi Bizonyítvány, certifying the completion of secondary education and successful passing of the Érettségi Vizsga (secondary school leaving examination).  Students can find more information and complete the official university access accreditation process online via the UNED Assis platform.

    ​ASIA PACIFIC

    • The minimum requirement for the Indian national system is an overall average of 80%.

      You are also expected to obtain the Senior Secondary Exam or the Central Board Education Diploma with a final average of at least 80%.

      Legal Access Requirements: A verified copy of the official transcripts for the three years of upper secondary education and a verified copy of the High Schol Diploma. Both documents must be legalized and translated. You can find more information here.  

    • The minimum requirement for the Chinese national system (中国普通高中毕业证书) is an overall average of 80% GPA.

      You are also expected to obtain the Senior Middle School Graduation Certificate (Gaozhong Biye Zhengshu). Taking the Gao Kao (National Higher Education Entrance Examination) is highly recommended, but not mandatory. 

      Legal Access Requirements: A verified copy of the official transcripts for the three years of upper secondary education, and a verified copy of the High School Diploma. Both documents must be legalized and translated. More information can be found here. 

    • The minimum requirement for the Japanese national system (高等学校卒業証明書) is an overall average, from 1st to the 3rd year, of 4.0 out of 5.0. 

      You are also expected to obtain the Upper Secondary School Graduation Certificate (Kōtō Gakkō Sotsugyō Shōmeisho). 

      Legal Access Requirements: A verified copy of the official transcripts for the three years of upper secondary education, and a verified copy of the Graduation Certificate. Both documents must be legalized and translated. More information can be found here. 

    MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA

    • Students are expected to obtain an academic trajectory and the final Baccalauréat Diploma with an overall average of 15,5 out of 20 or more. 

      Legal Access Requirements: A verified copy of the official transcripts for the final three years of Moroccan secondary education, along with a verified copy of the official Diplôme du Baccalauréat and the transcript of results from the Baccalaureate examination (Relevé de notes du Baccalauréat). You can find more information here. 

    • Students are expected to obtain an academic trajectory and the award of the Tawjihi with at least an overall average of at least 85 %.

      Legal Access Requirements: A verified copy of the official transcripts for the three years of upper secondary education and a verified copy of the High Schol Diploma (Tawjihi). Both documents must be legalized and translated. You can find more information here. 

    • Students are expected to obtain an academic trajectory (last three years) with at least an overall average of at least 75%. You are also expected to obtain the award of the National Senior Certificate (NSC) with a final average of at least 75%.  

      Legal Access Requirements: A verified copy of the official transcripts for the three years of upper secondary education and the National Senior Certificate (NSC). Both documents must be legalized and translated.  

    NORTH AMERICA

    • Applicants are expected to have an unweighted GPA of at least 3.4 on a 4.0 scale (unweighted) for the last three years of high school. Although not required, AP and Honors courses are highly recommended. 

      Important note: The Spanish Ministry of Education requires students graduating with a U.S. High School Diploma to submit official transcripts for the last three years of secondary education (Grades 10, 11, and 12). Skipping academic years is not permitted.  

      Students enrolled only in Grade 12 and graduating with the U.S. Diploma must provide official transcripts for the equivalent of Grades 10 and 11 from their previous academic system otherwise they will not be able to obtain homologation in the Spanish educational system. 

    • Applicants are expected to have an unweighted GPA of at least 70% and to successfully obtain the Alberta High School Diploma. 

      Legal Access Requirements: A verified copy of the official transcripts for the three years of upper secondary education and a verified copy of the High Schol Diploma. Both documents must be legalized and translated. You can find more information here. 

      *All Canadian high school systems are accepted. If your system isn’t listed, please contact the Admissions Office

    • Applicants are expected to have an unweighted GPA of at least 77% and to successfully obtain the British Columbia Certificate of Graduation. 

      Legal Access Requirements: A verified copy of the official transcripts for the three years of upper secondary education and a verified copy of the High Schol Diploma. Both documents must be legalized and translated. You can find more information here. 

      *All Canadian high school systems are accepted. If your system isn’t listed, please contact the Admissions Office

    • Applicants are expected to have an unweighted GPA of at least 73% and to successfully obtain the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD). 

      Legal Access Requirements: A verified copy of the official transcripts for the three years of upper secondary education and a verified copy of the High Schol Diploma. Both documents must be legalized and translated. You can find more information here. 

      *All Canadian high school systems are accepted. If your system isn’t listed, please contact the Admissions Office

    • Applicants from Quebec may follow one of two main academic pathways:

      Diplôme d’Études Collégiales (DEC) – CEGEP Students

      Applicants who have completed the two-year CEGEP program are required to obtain the Diplôme d’Études Collégiales (DEC) and demonstrate an unweighted GPA of at least 70% (or equivalent). They must also submit their academic records, including Grade 11 high school transcripts as well as transcripts from both years of the CEGEP program.

      High School + Grade 12 Equivalent (No CEGEP)

      Applicants who complete a Grade 12 equivalent pre-university year must provide transcripts for the final three years of upper secondary education (including the Grade 12 equivalent year), a recognized high school diploma, and an unweighted GPA of at least 70%.

      Legal Access Requirements: A verified copy of the official transcripts for the three years of upper secondary education and a verified copy of the High Schol Diploma. Both documents must be legalized and translated. You can find more information here. 

      *All Canadian high school systems are accepted. If your system isn’t listed, please contact the Admissions Office

    LATIN AMERICA

    • Applicants are expected to have an average of at least 8.5 out of 10 during Ensino Médio and successfully obtain the Certificado de Conclusão. 

      Legal Access Requirements: Verified copy of the official certificate of the last 3 academic years and the official high school Diploma. It requires legalization. You can find more information here. 

    • Applicants are expected to have an average of at least 8.5 out of 10 during their Bachiller and successfully obtain the Titulo de Bachiller Académico. 

      Legal Access Requirements: you must provide your official high school diploma completed in person, your academic grades and your “Acta de Grado”. Additionally, if available, the results of the “Prueba Saber 11” with a minimum score of 200. You can find more information here.  

    • Applicants are expected to maintain a minimum average of 8.5 out of 10 during the Bachillerato General Unificado (BGU) and to have successfully earned the Título de Bachiller de la República del Ecuador. 

      Legal Access Requirements: A verified copy of the official transcripts ("Certificado de Promoción") for the three years of upper secondary education (the BGU) and A verified copy of the official Título de Bachiller. Both documents must be legalized. You can find more information here. 

    • Applicants are expected to maintain a minimum average of 8.5 out of 10 during the Bachillerato General and to have successfully obtained the Título de Bachiller. 

      Legal Access Requirements: Verified copy of the official transcripts for the three years of upper secondary education and a verified copy of the official “Título de Bachiller”. Both documents must be legalized. You can find more information here. 

    •  Applicants are expected to maintain a minimum average of 8 out of 10 during Educación Secundaria and to have successfully obtained the Título de Bachiller. 

      Legal Access Requirements: Verified copy of the official transcripts for the last three years of Educación Secundaria and verified copy of the official Título de Bachiller. Both documents must be legalized. You can find more information here. 

    • Applicants are expected to maintain a minimum average of 17 out of 20 throughout Educación Secundaria and to have successfully obtained the Título de Bachiller.

      Legal access requirements include a verified copy of the official transcripts from the last three years of Educación Secundaria as well as a verified copy of the official Título de Bachiller. Both documents must be duly legalized. 

    • Prospective students should possess a solid understanding of mathematics. Specific subjects may be required, depending on which bachelor's program you are applying for.

      The information below is provided as general guidance for the equivalent levels recommended. These guidelines are purely advisory and do not guarantee admission.

      Admission decisions are made by evaluating each application within the context of the courses available to the student. If a required subject is unavailable at your school, your application will still be considered. We also offer pre-programs or support for students in such cases.

      • INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE (IB)

        IE School of Science & Technology:

        • Bachelor in Applied Mathematics: Mathematics AA HL.
        • Bachelor in Computer Science & Artificial Intelligence: Mathematics AA HL/SL, Math AI HL. If taking computer science, Math AI SL can also be considered.
        • Bachelor in Data & Business Analytics: Math AA HL/SL, Math AI HL. If taking computer science and/or physics, Math AI SL can also be considered.
        • Bachelor in Environmental Sciences for Sustainability: Math AA HL/SL plus at least one of these subjects: Environmental Systems and Society HL/SL, Biology HL/SL, Chemistry HL/SL, Physics HL/SL.

        IE Business School and IE School of Politics, Economics &Global Affairs:

        • Bachelor in Business Administration/Bachelor in Economics/Bachelor in Philosophy, Politics, Law & Economics: Ideally Mathematics AA HL/SL. Mathematics AI can also be considered.

        IE School of Architecture & Design:

        • Bachelor in Architectural Studies: Mathematics AA/AI HL/SL.

      • A-LEVELS

        IE School of Science & Technology:

        • Bachelor in Applied Mathematics: Mathematics and Further Mathematics (if no A-Level in Further Mathematics, AS-Level can be considered).
        • Bachelor in Computer Science & Artificial Intelligence: Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Computer Science, Digital Technology, Information Technology, Physics, Software Systems Development.
        • Bachelor in Data & Business Analytics: Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Computer Science, Digital Technology, Information Technology, Physics, Software Systems Development, Statistics. May also consider Accounting, Business, Economics, Psychology or Sociology, but a pre-math course will be required.
        • Bachelor in Environmental Sciences for Sustainability: Mathematics. We positively value applicants with an additional A-Level in Physics, Statistics, Biology, Chemistry, Global Perspectives and Research, or Marine Science. AS-Level Environmental Management may also be considered.

        IE Business School and IE School of Politics, Economics &Global Affairs:

        • Bachelor in Business Administration/Bachelor in Economics/Bachelor in Philosophy, Politics, Law & Economics: We positively value applicants taking a quantitative subject (Accounting, Mathematics, Physics, Psychology, Statistics, etc.) along with a GCSE in Mathematics.

        IE School of Architecture & Design:

        • Bachelor in Architectural Studies: We positively value applicants taking a quantitative subject (Mathematics, Physics, etc.) along with a GCSE in Mathematics and Physics.

      • US HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA

        IE School of Science & Technology:

        • Bachelor in Applied Mathematics: At least two of these subjects: AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Physics 1/2/C.
        • Bachelor in Computer Science & Artificial Intelligence: AP Calculus AB and BC, or AP Calculus and AP Computer Science A/Principles.
        • Bachelor in Data & Business Analytics: At least one of these subjects: AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Statistics, AP Computer Science.
        • Bachelor in Environmental Sciences for Sustainability: AP Calculus AB/BC. We positively value applicants taking AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Environmental Science and AP Physics 1/2.

        IE Business School and IE School of Politics, Economics & Global Affairs:

        • Bachelor in Business Administration/Bachelor in Economics/Bachelor in Philosophy, Politics, Law & Economics: AP Calculus is desirable.

        IE School of Architecture & Design:

        • Bachelor in Architectural Studies: AP exams in Calculus and Geometry.

      • FRENCH BACCALAURÉAT (BAC)

        IE School of Science & Technology:

        • Bachelor in Applied Mathematics: Math Expert. Math SPE may also be considered.
        • Bachelor in Computer Science & Artificial Intelligence: Math Expert. Math SPE may also be considered.
        • Bachelor in Data & Business Analytics: Math Expert and Math SPE. Math Complémentaire may also be considered.
        • Bachelor in Environmental Sciences for Sustainability: Math Expert and Math SPE. Math Complémentaire may also be considered. Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Geology are recommended.

        IE Business School and IE School of Politics, Economics & Global Affairs:

        • Bachelor in Business Administration / Bachelor in Economics / Bachelor in Philosophy, Politics, Law & Economics: Ideally Math SPE. Math Complémentaire may also be considered.

        IE School of Architecture & Design:

        • Bachelor in Architectural Studies: Ideally Maths Expert or Math SPE. Math Complémentaire may also be considered.

      • ITALIAN LICEO/ESAME DI MATURITÀ

        IE School of Science & Technology:

        • Bachelor in Applied Mathematics/Bachelor in Computer Science & Artificial Intelligence: Liceo Scientifico Mathematics.
        • Bachelor in Data & Business Analytics: Liceo Scientifico Mathematics. You may be considered if you are studying Mathematics in a different Liceo.
        • Bachelor in Environmental Sciences for Sustainability: Liceo Scientifico Mathematics. Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Earth Science are also recommended.

        IE Business School and IE School of Politics, Economics & Global Affairs:

        • Bachelor in Business Administration/Bachelor in Economics/Bachelor in Philosophy, Politics, Law & Economics: ideally Liceo Scientifico Mathematics.

        IE School of Architecture & Design:

        • Bachelor in Architectural Studies: Liceo Scientifico Mathematics.

      • SPANISH BACHILLERATO

        IE School of Science & Technology:

        IE School of Science & Technology:

        • Bachelor in Applied Mathematics, Bachelor in Computer Science & Artificial Intelligence: Matemáticas II (Sciences Bachillerato).
        • Bachelor in Data & Business Analytics: Matemáticas II (Sciences Bachillerato). Mathemáticas para CCSS may also be considered.
        • Bachelor in Environmental Sciences for Sustainability: Matemáticas II. We also recommend having two of the following: Biology, Physics, Geology or Chemistry.

        IE Business School and IE School of Politics, Economics & Global Affairs:

        • Bachelor in Business Administration/Bachelor in Economics/Bachelor in Philosophy, Politics, Law & Economics: Matemáticas para CCSS or Matemáticas II.

        IE School of Architecture & Design:

        • Bachelor in Architectural Studies: Matemáticas II.

        If you have any doubts regarding your specific educational system, please contact the Admissions Department at undergrad.admissions@ie.edu. 

      • OTHER OPTIONS FOR IE SCHOOL OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

        For candidates without the specified academic backgrounds mentioned above, an alternative pathway may be considered. This consists of the completion of a four-year mathematics program, covering algebra, geometry, trigonometry, analytic geometry, elementary functions (pre-calculus) and preferably calculus.

    OTHER REQUIREMENTS

    Admissions test | IE University

    IEU Admissions test

    As part of our Admissions Process, we require candidates to take our IEU Admissions Test which allows us to measure their verbal, logical and numerical skills. It also evaluates their English level.

    Alternatively, we accept the following globally recognized tests:
    • New SAT: Minimum 1200. 25th/75th Percentile: 1270/1460 (IE University’s identification code “6293”)
    • ACT: Minimum 24 (IE University’s identification code “5360”)
    • LNAT: Minimum 22 (only for Law School programs)
    • OMPT-B or OMPT-D (specially for programs within School of Science and Technology)

    ENGLISH PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS

    All our programs are taught completely in English, therefore all candidates will have their English communication skills assessed during the admissions process.

    The possession of a language certificate will be necessary for non-native English speakers unless they have been living in an English-speaking country for more than two years or they have studied in an English-speaking educational system (such as American High School, IB in English or A-levels) for their entire education,or at least for the last two years of high school.

    Should the Admissions Committee determine that the candidate does not have the required level of English, they may request that the candidate submit a language certificate.

    The validity of all previously mentioned English language certificates for IE University’s admissions process is two years from the date you took the exam. The testing institutions must share your exam results directly with IE University.

    English proficiency requirements | IE University

    Accepted language certificates:

    • TOEFL: Minimum score 100; 105 recommended (or 5.0 on the new 1–6 scale). Code for IE University is 5522
    • Cambridge: Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE) or C2 Proficiency (CPE)
    • IELTS: minimum 7, 7.5 recommended
    • Duolingo English Test: minimum score of 130

    ENTRY LEGAL REQUIREMENTS

    IE University is recognized by the Spanish Government. To be officially enrolled, all students must comply with the requirements established by the Ministry of Education.

    You must hand in or submit by post the corresponding documents to IE University Admissions in Madrid or Segovia before October 15th.

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