IE was founded in 1973 by a group of entrepreneurs, and has quickly earned itself a reputation for innovation and quality. IE’s unique approach to further education, powered by its focus on the entrepreneurial spirit, and coupled with its dedication to the corporate world at large have turned IE into an international center of learning. With more than 80 nationalities represented on its Madrid central campus, as well as a global network of alumni, the IE Experience is a truly international one.

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IE’s campus is situated in the heart of Madrid, placing all that the city has to offer right on its doorstep. Madrid has an immensely rich cultural heritage like no other in the world. The city boasts a host of museums, parks and gardens, palaces, modern and historic architecture, as well as providing an invaluable opportunity to learn one of the world’s principal business languages - Spanish. This, together with the great nightlife and shopping streets, makes Madrid an incredible place to live and learn.

The Financial Aid Department at IE offers options to students who have the economic need or academic merit required to qualify for scholarships or fellowships, as well as providing access to loan programs. Please click here to learn about all the offers available:

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IE Business School is considered one of Europe's leading business schools by international journals like Financial Times, The Economist, Wall Street Journal or América Economía. These publications recognize IE Business School as a leader in academic areas like entrepreneurship, or in the field of learning technologies.

IE Business School has been recognized by the world's most important institutions. Achievements include a triple crown comprising accreditation by EQUIS (European quality Improvement Systems), AMBA (Association of MBAs) and AACSB International (The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business), this last accreditation being the most recent, having been awarded in April 2002.

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• Kick-start your Career
  Studying at IE Business School will help kick-start your career and establish yourself as a professional in your desired field. You will have the opportunity to network with peers and Blue Chip companies and take part in internships all over the world. With our high standing amongst international employers, students graduate with a brand recognized for training excellent leaders giving them an advantage in a competitive job market.
• Specializations
  With our specializations in Sales & Marketing, International Business and Digital Marketing students are able to identify their true passions whilst also gaining a firm grounding in general areas of Management. Our specialized tracks allow students to develop expertise in an area they feel is more suited to their career.
• Location
  Our location in the centre of Madrid allows students a wonderful experience of studying in the middle of a beautiful city with an incredible social life. Students at IE are renowned for working long hours and relaxing afterwards in the many bars and cafes that line Madrid’s streets. By learning Spanish and working amongst students of different nationalities, our program is truly international.
• Rankings
  IE Business School is considered one of Europe's leading business schools by international journals like the Financial Times, The Economist, Wall Street Journal and América Economía. These publications recognize IE Business School as a leader in academic areas like entrepreneurship, or in the field of learning technologies. Indeed, IE stands out because it is ranked highly in every major business school ranking in a diverse range of areas. For example, IE is ranked as the best business school in Spain and 4th in Europe by the 2009 FT ranking citing the diversity of its student body whilst IE was rated #1 by The Economist for online education. Studying at IE Business School means that you’ll be learning at an elite establishment that is considered a leader in its field.