Along with her team, Magdalena is here to answer your questions and help make IE University’s admissions process as smooth as possible. In this article, you’ll find useful information about the admissions process, financial aid options and housing in Spain.
Which services do you offer to candidates, students and alumni in Benelux?
The Benelux region hosts one of IE University’s 30 international offices around the world, all focused on providing local support to candidates, students and alumni. We’re here to help you with your professional growth—before, during and after your studies.
With an active community of over 1,500 IE Alumni currently residing in the region, you’ll find a rich network of professionals, initiatives and local partnerships. We have three alumni chapters in each Benelux country—Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg—and they hold various events throughout the year.
When you join the IE Community, you become a member for life. We’ll be there to support you in whatever way we can.
What is the admission process for candidates in Benelux?
IE University’s admissions process identifies unique aspects of your academic and personal profile. The process ensures alignment between you and our educational model. There are four key stages in the process:
- Online application
First, you must complete an online application form, which the Admissions Committee will review. There is a non-refundable admission fee of €150 as part of your application.
You can save and revisit your application as many times as you’d like, but you must complete it within one month.
2. Admissions test
The next stage is an online test conducted in English that measures your verbal, logical and numerical skills, with a focus on your reasoning abilities. The test must be completed in one session, so allow at least two hours to complete it. Please refer to this in-depth guide for further tips on preparing for the admissions test.
3. Online assessment and personal interview
The online assessment evaluates your critical-thinking skills and real-time responses and should take no more than 30 minutes to complete. You will provide answers to three questions, one of which is written and the other two recorded via video. The assessment is an opportunity to show your personality and potential before proceeding to the next step.
Based on the results of the previous steps, the Admissions team may be invite you to a personal interview. The interview is an opportunity for us to get to know you better and see your potential as a member of the IE Community.
When you’re preparing for your interview, we recommend you focus on what motivates you or drives your passions, and how it all correlates with IE University’s values of diversity, entrepreneurship, humanities and innovation.
Being invited—or not—to an interview is neither positive nor negative; it simply depends on what the Committee needs to complete its holistic review. Our goal is to get to know the person behind the application and identify candidates who will contribute to and thrive within our diverse and collaborative community.
4. Await the final Committee decision.
Everything comes together in a final review conducted by the Admissions Committee. After evaluating your application, the Committee will communicate their final decision in writing. You’ll receive either definitive admission or conditional, in case you still need to graduate high school or earn certain grades. After you have completed these steps, the IE Admissions Department will make a final decision about your application.
What application deadlines should potential students keep in mind?
IE University’s admissions process for all undergraduate degrees follows an Admissions Rounds model, which includes three rounds with specific deadlines. This model gives you a clear path forward, a defined timeline and real room to plan.
With this in mind, applying in an earlier round allows you time to prepare for what comes next. While every round is a genuine opportunity, earlier rounds have more capacity and a wider range of financial aid options available. After the initial three rounds have completed, admission opportunities may remain open where capacity allows, but this is not always a guarantee.
Do Benelux candidates have financial aid options?
At IE University, around 25% of our students benefit from scholarships and awards, depending on the participant pool and the program.
Within the Benelux region, we also have local agreements to provide funding opportunities for undergraduate students. Please ask us directly about these options. For more information, visit the university’s Financial Aid website.
How do you support Benelux students living in Spain for the first time?
We understand that moving to a new country can come with its challenges. That’s why we’re here to help and support you with anything you might need.
When looking at housing options in Madrid or Segovia, we strongly suggest you use our recommended provider Beyond Campus. They will help you find somewhere to live from a wide range of residences and flats approved by IE University.
At the Benelux office, we’re also more than happy to connect you with other students from your country or region. And once you’ve been admitted, you can take advantage of our Slack channels for fellow students looking for housing.
Take the next step
We hope that this brief chat with Magdalena clears up all your doubts. If you have any further questions, please visit our Admissions webpage or email us at benelux@ie.edu. We also encourage you to take a look at our upcoming events, where you can learn more about IE University.
