Things to Know Before Applying to IE Business School

Application facts for the IE International MBA, from IE pages.

Key facts for applicants

  • Admissions are rolling with no fixed deadline, and an admission is valid for the intake applied to and the following one.
  • There are two intakes each year, in September and January.
  • IE accepts its own online test, the ieGAT, alongside the GMAT and GRE; Step 2 of the admissions page also lists the Executive Assessment. The ieGAT can only be taken once.
  • Every applicant answers three live online questions, two in video format and one written, before the personal interview.
  • The personal statement can be submitted as a video or presentation instead of a written essay.
  • The program runs 11 or 15 months, or 19 or 23 months as a dual degree. Tuition of EUR 89,900 applies to the 11- and 15-month options.
  • IE requires at least three years of professional experience; participants average around six.

Quick facts

Test options
GMAT, GRE, ieGAT, EA
Admissions
Rolling
Duration options
11 or 15 months
International
92%
Online assessment
3 live questions
Minimum experience
3 years

Sources

  1. 1. IE Business School, International MBA
  2. 2. IE Business School, International MBA: Admissions & Fees
  3. 3. IE Business School, International MBA Admissions Process (October 18, 2024)