Visiting Student Program

All students must:

• have successfully completed at least one year of full-time study at their home university;
• have at least a 3.0 GPA (demonstrated by providing an official transcript of records);
• have a proficient level of English (please see the English Proficiency Requirements below).

ENGLISH PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS:

IE University requires all applicants to demonstrate competence in the English language by providing one of the following official certificates, taken within the last two years:

• TOEFL 100 (iBT)
• IELTS 7
• CAE (C1) / CPE (C2)
• Duolingo 130

*Native speakers will not need to provide an official English certificate, but they will need to show a valid passport from an English-speaking country during the application process.

*Students whose university programs are taught entirely in English will not need to provide an official English certificate, but they must provide an official transcript that confirms English is the medium of instruction.

To start the application, you will be required to select an intake (fall semester, spring semester or full year) and an IE University bachelor's program and location. Please see IE University Program Selection for more details about the available programs as a visiting student.

It is important to note that spots are limited, and the admission process is highly competitive. Therefore, although each application is carefully reviewed, acceptance cannot be guaranteed due to the high volume of qualified applicants.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

• A valid passport for the duration of the program (please contact the Spanish Embassy in your place of legal residence with any questions)
• Official undergraduate transcript (if it does not include your GPA, you will also need to provide another document confirming your current GPA)
• Proof of English proficiency
• Curriculum Vitae
• Recommendation letter
• JPEG photo

*We cannot begin reviewing your application until it has been submitted. To submit your application, you will be required to pay a non-refundable €150 application fee.

To gain admission, students must submit the IE University VSP application and go through the full admissions process. After the application deadline, the Global Experience Office will review all completed applications. The email provided at the time of application will be the main point of contact for any follow-up questions or missing documents, so please check it regularly.

If screening is successful, you will receive an admission email offering you a place in the program for the indicated term. In order to confirm your place, you will need to pay a non-refundable place reservation fee—your place is not guaranteed until we receive this deposit, which will later be subtracted from your final tuition fees. Please see the section below about dates and fees for more information.

After we receive your place reservation fee, you will be required to sign an enrollment contract. This is the final step of the admissions process.

After you are granted admission, you will receive your IE University credentials and gain access to our platforms. This is the time to start looking at housing and checking your immigration requirements.

*Note: IEU Attendance policy applies from the first day of class. Expected arrival date, a few days before the official start of the term.

Inmigration requirements for Non-EU students and Eu Students.

Non-EU students

Incoming students who hold a non-EU passport must apply for a student visa in order to study at IE University. Non-EU students will receive their supporting documents from our Student Services team up to four weeks after completing the admission process. Students must use these documents to apply for a student visa in person prior to arrival in Spain.

• Where? You’ll need to apply at the Spanish consulate in your place of legal residence.
• When? You should book a visa appointment as soon as you receive your visa supporting documents.
• Required documents? You’ll need to show the supporting documents issued digitally by IE University and any other documents required by your local consulate (contact your consulate to ask for an up-to-date list of requirements).

EU students:

Students who hold a valid EU passport do not require a student visa to study in Spain. If they have any questions, they should contact the Spanish embassy in their place of legal residence for assistance. EU students should check that their EU passport is valid throughout the duration of their term at IE University. They will receive more information on immigration procedures upon arrival.

IE University Student Services department:

The IE University Student Services department supports students with immigration and relocation processes to make the transition to Spain as smooth as possible.

Upon admission, you will receive more information about housing and relocation, as well as resources to help you with your housing search, from our student services team.

We advise that you start your accommodation search as soon as you have been admitted. Looking into housing options early will ensure a better fit for your needs and expectations.

If you need assistance with housing or relocation, please contact the Student Services office by email at ieustudentservices@ie.edu or by phone at (+34) 91 568 98 96.

• Enrollment system: Enrollment is based on a first-come, first-served system, and therefore, course availability is not guaranteed. It’s advisable to prepare in the time leading up to enrollment by selecting a variety of courses of interest.
• Minimum and maximum ECTS (per semester): Visiting students can enroll in a minimum of 21 ECTS and a maximum of 30 ECTS, with the option to add a 3 ECTS Spanish course free of charge.
• Enrollment policy: Students must choose 60% of their courses from the IE University bachelor's program selected during the application, with the flexibility to choose the remaining 40% from other available programs at their chosen location.

*Further information and access to the final course offer will be provided once the student has secured their place reservation. In the meantime, please find a list of courses available from the previous academic year below. Although we cannot guarantee their availability, this will serve as a good reference for the types of courses that will be available.