FT Rank #9

IE Business School

Madrid, Spain
Fees
€39,400
Duration
12 mo
GMAT Range
640–710
Employment
89%
Median Salary
$80k
Language
English

IE Business School’s Masters in Management is the most entrepreneurially-oriented program in the European top-10. Over the past decade, IE has deliberately differentiated itself through its technology integration — every student engages with tech strategy, digital transformation, and startup methodology regardless of specialisation.

The IE Ethos

IE describes itself as a “school for global citizens” and this is reflected in one of the most international cohorts in European MiM: typically 90%+ international students from 60+ countries. The classroom dynamic is intentionally diverse and often deliberately provocative.

Madrid

Madrid is increasingly a European tech and startup hub, and IE’s alumni network is well-positioned within it. The city’s cost of living is moderate by European capital standards, and the social scene during the program is notably active.