Visiting Students

ARE YOU AN ACADEMIC INSTITUTION INTERESTED IN PARTNERING WITH IE UNIVERSITY FOR OUR VSP?

REQUIREMENTS TO BECOME A STUDENT IN THE VISITING STUDENT PROGRAM

PROFILE:
Students must have completed at least one year of undergraduate studies at another university.

Additionally, they must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and will need to provide proof of English proficiency.
APPLICATION:
There are two intake options: Fall and Spring.

The deadline for Fall and Full Year applications is April 10th, while the deadline for Spring applications is October 5th.

It is important to note that spots are limited, and the admission process is highly competitive.

Although each application is carefully reviewed, acceptance cannot be guaranteed due to the high volume of qualified applicants.
ADMISSION:
To apply, students must submit the IEU Application Form and go through the admission process.

During this stage, they will need to select the IEU program they wish to study and attach all required documents.

Please note that the application is subject to a non-refundable admission fee of 150 euros.
COURSE ENROLLMENT:
Students must take a minimum of 21 ECTS and a maximum of 30 ECTS, with the option to add a 3 ECTS Spanish course.

They will need to choose 60% of their courses from the IEU Bachelor program selected during the application, and may take up to 40% from other available programs.

Enrollment is based on a first-come, first-served basis, and course availability is not guaranteed.

Further information and access to the subject areas will be provided once the student has secured their place reservation.

Request info/start your online VSP application now

ADMISSIONS PROCESS STEPS

Please see below the steps involved in the Admissions Process. Do not hesitate to contact your Admissions Advisor for any query.

1
APPLICATION FORM
2
DOCUMENTATION + ONLINE ASSESSMENT
3
PERSONAL INTERVIEW
4
THE ADMISSIONS COMMITTEE’S DECISION
5
ENROLLMENT

APPLICATION FORM
The online application form is an essential part of the admission process, as you will use it to formally apply to IE University. This form provides our Admissions Department with valuable information for assessing your suitability as a potential student.
The application form contains detailed step-by-step information on how to fill it in, and guides you through the process. You can start to fill the form in at any time of the year.
Your application is subject to a non-refundable admission fee of 150 euros. Information on how to pay this fee is included at the end of the form.
Make sure that you select your associated program. This will permit you to choose 70% of courses from your associated program and 30% from other programs.
DOCUMENTATION + KIRA ASSESSMENT
DOCUMENTATION
The following documents must be submitted with your application form*:
The originals or official copies of your academic record for your current or recent university studies, or high school if you are a freshman, detailing all of the subjects and courses taken, and the grades obtained.
Letters of recommendation: one from your professor or tutor, and another from your head of studies or from your dean or rector.
An official copy of your passport, identity card, or residence permit (NIE).
A recent CV that includes your academic background, work experience, and extracurricular activities. Don’t forget to include any prizes, awards or distinctions you have won and enclose any documents relating to these awards.
A passport-sized photo.
Additional documents: a portfolio of your work and any other diploma or prize that you feel will give us a better overview of you, your achievements, and your interests.
KIRA ASSESSMENT
The Kira assessment, allows the admissions team to get a sense of your personality and potential before proceeding to a possible interview.
Completing the assessment is simple—you will be given 3 questions to answer in a set amount of time. One of your responses will be written, and two will be recorded via video. The whole process should only take 20 to 30 minutes to complete.
Leyre Arévalo, Junior Manager of Admissions, offers some tips on preparing for the Kira online assessment.
You must submit an Essay or a Video. Find more details here.
PERSONAL INTERVIEW
The Admissions Department calls to interview everybody who has been successful during the admission process. Personal interviews are held online.
During the interview, the data provided in the application will be reviewed in greater detail, you will be tested on your communication abilities and will be evaluated to ensure that your profile meets the demands of the program.
The interview is not an exam. There are no right or wrong answers, or trick questions. The idea is for you to relax and simply be yourself. Our objective is for IE University to be the best university for you, and for you to fit in with us both academically and personally. Basically, you will have about 30 minutes for you to tell us why you should be admitted to IE University.
Here are some tips for the personal interview.
THE ADMISSIONS COMMITTEE’S DECISION
Once you have completed the application form, handed in the documentation, and passed the personal interview, the University’s Admissions Committee will review your application and the report filled in by your interviewer.
The Admissions Committee is made up of university staff members who, jointly, value your suitability as a candidate. You will be informed of the Admissions Committee’s decision in writing within about two weeks.
If you are coming from a university, you can check the courses you will get convalidated. You can check here the academic offer and ask your admissions advisor for the syllabus of the courses you are interested in.
If you have been accepted, you can pay the place reservation fee, guaranteeing yourself a place on the Visiting Student Program.
Bear in mind that being accepted at IE University does not guarantee you a place on the Visiting Student Program. Places are awarded on a first come, first served basis by strict order of payment.
You can reserve your place by paying a “place reservation fee” of 2,000 euros (non-refundable). This will then be discounted from the total cost of the Visiting Student Program. instructions to make this payment in your Admission email.
The place reservation fee will also enable you to obtain a student visa in Spain, create your student email, and be prepared for your enrollment process.
ENROLLMENT
Your enrollment process is divided into two important phases:
Legal enrollment phase: Once you have paid the place reservation fee, we will send you the enrollment form for you to fill in with the information that will subsequently appear in your contract. You will receive your contract in the following days after submitting this form. Make sure to sign it.
Enrollment of classes phase: After signing your contract, we will share with you the instructions to enroll in your classes. * Please note that places are limited, and classes will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. Make sure to complete the first phase within the established dates, to avoid the risk of running out of available subjects.

If you require any further information, please contact the Admissions Department.