ADMISSIONS & FEES - MASTER IN TECHNOLOGY AND GLOBAL AFFAIRS
The IE Admissions Department has a rigorous selection process. We seek motivated, creative and high-potential candidates who stand out for their academic and/or professional achievements, as well as interpersonal skills. We take a holistic approach when evaluating each candidate in order to bring in the most talented people into our international classrooms.
If you are non-EU candidate, we encourage you to confirm your place and begin your visa process as early as possible. Keep in mind that depending on your region, visa-related deadlines may apply. For more information, feel free to contact student.services@ie.edu or visit our dedicated page.
TUITION
33,000€*
*Conditions:
- 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.
PAYMENT PLAN
We understand that you’re making a significant investment and we believe that maximizing the availability of payment plan options is important in making your Master in International Relations affordable. Our payment plans offer the following benefits.
Kindly note that plans with more than 3 consecutive installments will be charged 400€ for the administrative service it involves.
For further information, please contact the Admissions Department.
THE ABILITY TO PAY YOUR TUITION FEES IN UP TO 5 CONSECUTIVE INSTALLMENTS
THEY CAN BE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH YOUR FINANCIAL AID AWARD SHALL YOU RECEIVE A SCHOLARSHIP
OUR PAYMENT PLANS ARE INTEREST-FREE AND THERE ARE NO PRE-APPROVAL REQUIREMENTS OR CREDIT CHECKS
ADMISSIONS PROCESS
STEP 1: START YOUR ONLINE APPLICATION FORM
Candidates must complete the sections that appear in the online application form. Additionally, they must provide the required documents and essential information as follows:
- Bachelor degree from an accredited university*
- Official university transcripts (certified translation into English or Spanish)
- 1 page CV/Resume. See the example here.
- Personal statement
- Contact information of two relevant academic or professional references.
- 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.
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*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 University's admissions process is two years from the date you took the exam.
STEP 3: ONLINE 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 and under pressure.
STEP 4: PERSONAL INTERVIEW
You will have a personal interview (face-to-face or via online) with a manager of the Admissions Team.
ADMISSIONS COMMITTEE FINAL DECISION
The Admissions Department will contact you with the final resolution of your Admissions process. Your entire application will be evaluated holistically and will take roughly 1-3 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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ADMISSION TIPS
FINANCIAL AID
We offer customized, merit-based aid and loan programs to make sure financial issues don't impede the success of outstanding students.
Student services
Our team is here to support you with immigration and relocation processes, such as housing, health care, bank accounts, resources for partners and information about life in Madrid, so that you can focus on studying and enjoying the IE experience.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How do I apply for the Master in Technology and Global Affairs?
We provide an online application process. Once you've submitted your application, our Admissions Committee will carefully review and evaluate it. We take a comprehensive approach, considering your academic, professional, and personal achievements. To get started, just visit our online application page.
How do I get a Master in Technology and Global Affairs?
This master’s degree requires one year of full-time study. In addition to completing all the courses successfully, you will be expected to produce a master’s thesis or complete a final project.