IE Business School International MBA FAQ
Answers on admissions tests, deadlines, tuition, class profile and career outcomes for the IE International MBA.
Admissions
What GMAT score do I need for IE Business School?
IE does not publish an average or minimum GMAT score for the International MBA. Applicants take one admissions test: the GMAT, GRE, ieGAT or Executive Assessment.
How much work experience do I need for IE Business School?
IE requires a minimum of three years of professional experience. Participants bring around six years on average, according to IE.
What are the application deadlines for IE Business School?
There is no fixed deadline. IE runs rolling admissions for its September and January intakes, and an admission is valid for the intake applied to and the following one.
Program
How long is the IE International MBA?
11 or 15 months, or 19 or 23 months as a dual degree. It is full-time and in person in Madrid, with intakes in September and January.
What is the class size at IE Business School?
IE does not publish a class size for the International MBA.
How international is the IE International MBA?
IE's student profile lists 92% international students from 57 nationalities. IE does not state which intake the profile covers.
Career
What is the median salary for IE International MBA graduates?
IE does not publish a salary figure in its International MBA Career Report 2024.
What are the top sectors for IE International MBA graduates?
For 2024 graduates: technology 21%, finance 18%, industrial 18% and consulting 17%, per the IE International MBA Career Report 2024.
Where do IE International MBA graduates work?
For 2024 graduates: Spain 31%, Latin America 22%, Asia 16%, Europe 16%, Middle East and Africa 9%, North America 5%.
Financial
How much is tuition at IE Business School?
EUR 89,900 for the 11- and 15-month International MBA, reviewed yearly. Dual degree tuition varies by combination.
What other fees apply?
A non-refundable EUR 150 application fee and a one-off EUR 1,200 contribution to the IE Foundation at enrollment.
Application
What essays are required for the IE application?
A personal statement; IE also accepts a video or presentation. IE does not publish the prompt on its public pages. An online assessment adds three live questions, two video and one written.
How many references does IE require?
Contact information for two academic or professional references.
Does IE Business School require the TOEFL or IELTS?
An English certificate is required unless exempt. Minimums: TOEFL 100 on the previous scale or 5 for tests after January 21, 2026; IELTS 7; Duolingo 130; or Cambridge Advanced.
Does IE accept test waivers?
IE does not publish a test waiver. The ieGAT, IE's own online test, is one of the accepted admissions tests.
Program structure
How is the IE International MBA structured?
Core business courses come first, followed by concentrations, IMBA Labs, electives and international experiences including a Global Immersion Month, per IE.
Where is IE Business School located?
Madrid, Spain.
Sources
- 1. IE Business School, International MBA
- 2. IE Business School, International MBA: Admissions & Fees
- 3. IE Business School, IE International MBA Career Report 2024 (PDF)