Transfer students

CONTINUE YOUR UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES AT IE UNIVERSITY

Change is vital for personal growth and that sometimes means changing where you finish your undergraduate studies. Every year IE University welcomes transfer students to join our growing community. It is not difficult to fit in if you decide to transfer to IE University: our diverse and international student body ensures that everyone feels welcome and that they have their own place where they can contribute their unique ideas and thoughts to the community.

IE University is committed to finding a tailored solution to your academic needs, professional aspirations, and personal interests. This is why you will have an educational experience that is as unique as you are! IE University provides an innovative, diverse, and entrepreneurial education through holistic learning. You will be working closely with IE University faculty, staff, and tutors that will work to carry out a detailed assessment of your personal coursework to ensure that you are able to start-off on the right foot and you will be brought up to speed with our innovative learning methods.

The admissions process for transfer students is designed to be quick and easy while also providing you with a personalized and detailed idea of the opportunities that will soon be available to you at IE University.

ARE YOU THINKING ABOUT TRANSFERRING?

We know that transferring to another university is a big decision. It’s important to be as informed as possible in order to plan such a change in your life. Luckily, transferring to IE University is easy and straightforward. As with everything we do, we try to be as flexible as possible, while providing you with as much information as we can.

THE TRANSFER PROCESS

We encourage students to transfer to IE University, as long as they have studied at their initial institution for less than two years. If you’re interested, you must meet either of the requirements detailed below.

TRANSFERRING FROM ANOTHER UNIVERSITY
Students enrolled at another university are welcome to apply to transfer to IE University. As part of the application process, you will need to submit relevant documents so that we can recognize the credits from your previous university. The maximum number of credits that can be recognized from another university and transferred to IE University is 120 ECTS.

PREVIOUSLY ENROLLED AT ANOTHER UNIVERSITY

If you have previously been enrolled at another university, you will need to go through the credit recognition process to validate previous university courses that you’ve completed. These courses will only be eligible for credit validation if they are similar to courses already offered at IE University.

The following documentation is necessary for the Credit Recognition Process:

Detailed program or Study plan for the degree you are currently studying
Academic transcript with the grades and credit hours from your current university
Syllabi for all of the courses taken at the current university (past and present) that you wish to recognize.

In order to recognize any given course, the syllabus must match our corresponding IE course syllabus in at least 80% of its content.

To join us as a transfer student, you must have at least 30 recognized ECTS*. On the contrary, you will be considered a freshman student and you will need to follow the official requirements for first year students.

Please also note that IE University will be able to recognize up to 120 ECTS credits.

*There is a credit recognition fee of €300 per credit.

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.

The Admissions Department will be available to help you with this process. You must hand in or submit by post the corresponding documents to IE University Admissions – Madrid Campus or Segovia Campus before the 15th of October.

If you have any questions, get in touch with us: ieuadmissions@ie.edu.

ADMISSIONS TEST

In order to make sure that we’re a mutual fit, we require you to take the admissions test when you apply to transfer to IE University. During the test, we will measure your competencies, skills, and personality characteristics, as well as your level of English.

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

For more information, visit the Admissions Test website.

ENGLISH PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS

All our programs are taught fully 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 2 years, studied in an Anglophone educational system (such as American High School, IB in English or A-levels) all their education or at least the last 2 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 accepted language certificates are:

TOEFL – minimum 100 points, 105 recommended
Cambridge – Cambridge Advanced C1 (CAE) or Proficiency C2 (CPE)
IELTS - minimum 7 points, 7,5 recommended
Duolingo English Test: minimum 130 points

The validity of all previously mentioned English language certificates for IE’s admissions process is two years, from the date you took the exam.

Please note some of our degrees offer a reinforcement program (the Language Proficiency Track) for students who need to improve their English fluency.

English proficiency requirements | IE University

WHAT OTHER TRANSFER STUDENTS ARE SAYING?

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WHY TRANSFER TO IE UNIVERSITY?

OUR UNIQUE ACADEMIC MODEL
Continue your education while taking advantage of the opportunity to develop a truly unique profile with our more personalized, practical, and diverse programs. Our methodology, combined with our innovative approach to teaching, will help you stand out from the crowd when you move into the professional world.

Our IEU Labs, Advanced Seminars, and system of Concentrations for each undergraduate program are a direct reflection of IE University's passion for integrating multiple disciplines into one hands-on learning experience. You will leave with a broader academic perspective and a diverse educational background.
OUR INTERNATIONAL OUTLOOK
Surround yourself with other students, professors, and faculty members who represent more than 130 nationalities by studying at one of our campuses. Our international approach to your undergraduate program and study plan will allow you to become a global citizen and equip you with an international vision that drives success.

By transferring to IE University, you open the door to a wide range of exchange opportunities with our prestigious university partners in North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. You will also be offered the possibility to complete an international internship or a placement within a multinational company to further expand your professional profile and prepare you to enter the working world with experience and confidence.
A UNIQUE ENVIRONMENT
The atmosphere at IE University is unlike any other. We offer a variety of extracurricular activities which adapt to you and your interests. As an IE University student, your hobbies are catered to with our large scope of both cultural and sporting activities—further proven by the number of clubs organized by our students.

In line with our personalized approach to your journey, you will find that our campuses are spacious and communal, making them conducive to networking with other students and meeting new friends—a feature our students highly value. When you join the IE University community, you will be warmly welcomed by a vastly diverse and open-minded group of people.
OUR ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT & ALUMNI NETWORK
At IE University, you are encouraged to use your own initiative, combined with our help, to continue developing as an entrepreneur. Launch your own projects or shock and inspire large companies or organizations with your innovative ideas. With support from our Venture Lab and Talent & Careers team, you will carve out your own path to success.

Our support is not limited to our campus walls, but instead, stretches worldwide. Upon transferring to IE University, you will join a community of more than 60,000 alumni across the globe. This alumni network shares the common factor of possessing a degree from a highly prestigious international organization, as well as endless opportunities for personal and professional networking relationships. Once you are part of IE University, you will never stand alone.
FINANCIAL AID FOR TRANSFER STUDENTS
At IE University, we understand the financial efforts you and your family have made for you to be able to attend university. As a transfer student, we know that this may also include moving to a new city or even country. We are here to make sure that financial aspects are not an obstacle for you to continue your journey as a brilliant university student with a promising future.

IE University offers a specific financial aid plan for our transfer students. Once you have finished the admissions process, contact our Financial Aid Department (financialaid.ieu@ie.edu) and they will study your specific case and find the best option for you.
PREFERENTIAL ADMISSION TO OUR MASTER’S PROGRAMS
If you’re interested in adding a master’s degree to your educational portfolio, you can do so at one of IE University’s internationally recognized graduate schools. Our postgraduate programs have a specific admissions process; however, you will have an advantage as an IE University graduate. This is one of the many benefits of being a part of the IE University community.