DUAL DEGREE MASTER IN INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS + MASTER OF PUBLIC POLICY
The Admission process
IE University’s admissions process is simple yet rigorous—and carried out entirely online. We seek motivated, creative and high-potential candidates who stand out for their academic and/or professional achievements, as well as their interpersonal skills. We take a holistic approach when evaluating each candidate in order to bring the most talented people into our international classrooms. With our rolling admissions process, there’s no application deadline—but spaces are limited, so we recommend that you apply as soon as possible.
Tuition
Tuition fees for the dual degree program are determined by each institution for the respective years. IE University sets the tuition for the first year in Madrid, while the Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy sets the tuition for the second year in Toronto. IE University offers flexible payment plans and various financial aid programs. The Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy does not normally offer funding to Dual Degree Students who are starting the program in the second year.
Tuition
Year 1: €33,000*
Year 2: $19,000 CAD For Domestic Students And $51,420 CAD For International Students**
*Conditions for IE University/Year 1 tuition:
- Tuition is reviewed on a yearly basis and therefore subject to change.
- Special Conditions for IE Alumni, please contact your admissions advisor for more information.
- To become an IE University student, all IE Community members should make a one-off contribution to the IE Foundation. This is a single payment of €1,200 to be made during the enrollment process.
**See the Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy website for mo re information about Year 2 tuition.
Tuition fees are set by the University of Toronto each July. Please note that the fees listed are for one academic year and subject to change before Fall 2025.
Admissions Process for the Dual Degree Program
Students interested in pursuing this dual degree should first apply to IE University’s Master in International Relations. Upon acceptance into the Master in International Relations program, IE University will proceed with the joint process with the partner school and inform the candidate of their final admission to the dual degree.
APPLICATION FORM
Candidates should complete the sections that appear in the online application form and must also upload the following documents:
- Bachelor degree from an accredited university*
- Official university transcripts (certified translation into English or Spanish)
- 1 page CV/Resume. See example here.
- 1 essay
- 2 letters of recommendation
- English language certificate – we accept the TOEFL (minimum score of 100 but 105 recommended), the IELTS (minimum score of 7 but 7.5 recommended), Duolingo English Test (minimum score 130) or a Cambridge Advanced level. A certificate is not required if you are a native speaker, you completed an undergraduate degree in English, you have worked and lived for more than two years in an English speaking country, or if you have extensive professional experience in English. Nevertheless, should the Admissions Committee find it necessary, they may request one of the certificates mentioned above**
- Photocopy of current passport
- Passport size picture
- Application fee: 150€ (fee is not refundable)
*Possible additional legalization and/or translation requirements might be applicable:
Please click here for more info.
*The Online Application Form is only the first step. An entrance exam is required to students. More details on “Entrance exam”.
**The validity of all previously mentioned English language certificates for IE’s admissions process is two years from the date you took the exam.
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, our admissions team will be able to meet you virtually and evaluate your capacity to respond in real-time.
EXAM
Take your IE Global Admission Test. You may also submit a GMAT or GRE score.
Interview
You will have a personal interview (face-to-face or via online) with a manager of the Admissions Team.
DECISION
After the interview, your entire application will be evaluated holistically by our Admissions Committee. This is the last step of your application and it will take roughly 1-2 weeks for the Admissions Committee to get back to you with a final decision. Admissions are valid for the intake you apply to and the following one.
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