Loans and scholarships
Ways to finance your studies
IESE’s Financial Aid Office will help you find the financing options available to you. Thanks to years of accumulated experience built with help from student feedback, we’re able to guide you through the options and help you elect the best option for your specific needs.
Scholarships and agreements for IESE students
Completing a Master in Management (MiM), MBA, Executive MBA, Global Executive MBA, PhD or Executive Education program is one of the best possible investments in your future personal and professional growth. As such, deciding how to finance your studies calls for rigorous planning. We have arrangements in place with public and private institutions, which are available to benefit the majority of our students, although of course they can choose other options.
Other Loans and Scholarships
Additional funding options include among others: Lendwise (loans for all countries on a case-by-case basis), Gyan Dhan (loans for Indian students), Juno (platform for private loans for US students), Colfuturo (loans and scholarships for Colombian students), Conacyt/FUNED (Mexican students), The Romanian Education Trust (scholarships for Romanian students). Check the browser to find more sources of funding specific to your program and nationality.
IESE Ambassadors Scholarship
The IESE Ambassadors Scholarship awards 20 to 30 scholarships to students with outstanding academic records, excellent professional experience and personal merit. These students have exemplified a strong fit with IESE’s values.
IESE Women in Business Scholarship
IESE is committed to increasing the number of women leaders in business. These scholarships support women with a track record of outstanding professional accomplishment.
IESE Young Leaders in Africa Scholarship
IESE awards up to 3 scholarships covering up to 90% of the MiM tuition fees. To be eligible, candidates must be nationals of Africa and have outstanding academic records, leadership potential and personal merit.
IESE Young Leaders in Emerging Markets Scholarship
The MiM program welcomes professionals from developing economies. These scholarships support outstanding candidates who live and work in a developing country.
IESE Diversity Scholarship
IESE is committed to creating a diverse community for our students. This scholarship supports exceptional candidates from under-represented nationalities or unique profiles who can contribute positively to the classroom learning experience.
IESE Social Impact Scholarship
IESE values students who have made a significant social impact through their personal or professional experience. These scholarships are awarded to those who have made an outstanding contribution to society, by being involved in the non-profit sector or have helped to solve social or environmental issues.
IESE Social Entrepreneurship Scholarship
IESE awards one scholarship covering 10-50% of the tuition fee to a recently graduated student with a relevant experience in social entrepreneurial projects and a strong desire to have a positive impact in the world.
IESE Young STEM Talent Scholarship
IESE supports students who have a strong background in science or technology and have the potential to drive innovation and technological advancements in their communities. These scholarships awards applicants who have shown interest and aptitude in areas such as big data, digital transformation, programming and artificial intelligence.
IESE Tomorrow’s Leaders Scholarship
IESE awards one scholarship covering 10-50% of the tuition fee to a recently graduated student with a clear leadership experience.
IESE University of Navarra Alumni Scholarship
IESE is the graduate business school of University of Navarra (UoN), and welcomes alumni from the UoN family to our programs. The MiM program has select scholarships available to outstanding applicants from UoN who have a strong academic record, high leadership potential and excellent personal merit. To find out more about this scholarship, please get in touch with csanchezg@iese.edu.
IESE Young Italian Talent Scholarship – Fondazione RUI
IESE awards 4 scholarships covering 50% of the tuition fee to Italian students with academic excellence and strong commitment to their country. To be eligible candidates must submit a recommendation letter from a staff member of Fondazione RUI. Please email Cristian Ciardelli c.ciardelli@fondazionerui.it.
IESE Young French Talent Scholarship – Grande Ecole
IESE awards one scholarship covering 50% of the tuition fee to a French student recently graduated from a Grande Ecole with excellent academic profile.
IESE Young Spanish Talent Scholarship
IESE awards one scholarship covering 10-50% of the tuition fee to a Spanish student with an excellent academic profile.
IESE MiM Spanish Alumni Scholarship
IESE awards one scholarship covering 50% of the tuition fee to a Spanish student with an excellent academic profile. To be eligible candidates must submit a recommendation letter by a IESE Alumni.
IESE MiM German Alumni Scholarship
IESE awards one scholarship covering 50% of the tuition fee to a German student with an excellent academic profile. To be eligible candidates must submit a recommendation letter by a IESE Alumni.
IESE MiM Swiss Alumni Scholarship
IESE awards one scholarship covering 50% of the tuition fee to a Swiss student with an excellent academic profile. To be eligible candidates must submit a recommendation letter by a IESE Alumni.
IESE MiM Dutch Alumni Scholarship
IESE awards one scholarship covering 50% of the tuition fee to a Dutch student with an excellent academic profile. To be eligible candidates must submit a recommendation letter by a IESE Alumni.
IESE Legacy Scholarship
The IESE MiM program offers select scholarships available to the immediate family of IESE alumni and current students. To be eligible for a Legacy Scholarship, an applicant must have at least one parent or sibling who is an alumni or current student. The applicant must have a strong academic record, high leadership potential and excellent personal merit to be considered.
For more information visit the Master in Management Financial Aid page.
A number of scholarships are available to incoming IESE students. IESE scholarship applications should be completed and submitted within the MBA application form to the Admissions Department.
IESE Trust Scholarship
The IESE Trust awards 20 to 30 scholarships to students with outstanding academic records, excellent professional experience and personal merit. These students have exemplified a strong fit with IESE’s values.
Forté Fellowship
Forté Fellowships are open to all female applicants. Candidates should exhibit exemplary leadership through academic, team, community and creative leadership. Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to women and represent diverse educational and work backgrounds, career goals, ethnicities and citizenship. The maximum amount of the scholarship is one year’s tuition fees.
IESE Women in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) Scholarship
This scholarship is meant for women who have a background in STEM or who have significant accomplishments in this field. They have the potential to serve as advocates to encourage and strengthen female representation in STEM.
IESE Women in Management Scholarship
This scholarship supports exceptional female applicants who have 5 years of work experience or more, have attained managerial experience and have demonstrated exceptional leadership qualities.
IESE Diversity Scholarship
IESE is committed to creating a diverse community for our students. This scholarship supports exceptional candidates from under-represented nationalities or unique profiles who can contribute positively to the classroom learning experience.
IESE Leaders in Africa Scholarship
IESE awards up to three scholarships covering up to 90% of the MBA tuition fees. To be eligible, candidates must be nationals of Africa and have demonstrated exceptional work experience and personal merit. This scholarship is available to those who apply within our ER, R1, R2 & R3 application deadlines.
IESE Leaders in Emerging Markets Scholarship
The MBA program welcomes professionals from developing economies. These scholarships support outstanding candidates who live and work in a developing country.
IESE Entrepreneurship Scholarship
These scholarships are awarded to professionals who have displayed a high level of entrepreneurial spirit, creativity and resilience. Applicants should demonstrate a proven track record of entrepreneurship and a commitment to contribute to the entrepreneurial ecosystem at IESE.
IESE Technology & Innovation Scholarship
IESE supports professionals who have a strong background in science or technology and have the potential to drive innovation and technological advancements in their communities. These scholarships award applicants who have shown expertise in areas such as big data, digital transformation, programming and artificial intelligence.
IESE Leaders in Sustainability Scholarship
This scholarship supports applicants who have shown a high level of achievement and passion in leading sustainable business causes. They have the potential to inspire others as champions of sustainable business.
IESE Leaders in Non-Profit & Public Sector Scholarship
This scholarship is primarily for applicants who have dedicated their careers to non-profit or government organizations, helping people on a societal level.
IESE Family Scholarship
IESE welcomes students with families and grants scholarships for students who, in the opinion of the Scholarship Committee, deserve financial aid.
IESE Alumni Association Scholarship
The IESE Alumni Association awards five scholarships covering up to 50% of tuition fees for the first and second year of the MBA program. These scholarships are for future MBA students who have demonstrated exceptional work experience and personal merit.
For more information visit the MBA Financial Aid page.
Excellence Scholarship
Scholarships will be awarded to those students who demonstrate academic merit together with an outstanding professional background.
Woman Talent Scholarship
Scholarships available to women with a high leadership potential.
Entrepreneurship Scholarship
Scholarships will be awarded to entrepreneurship students who have launched or are launching a new business.
For more information visit the Executive MBA Financial Aid page.
IESE’s mission is to help develop outstanding business leaders across the world. We offer a range of scholarships for the Global Executive MBA program to managers, executives and entrepreneurs who have demonstrated the potential to make a positive impact on the global business community.
IESE is particularly interested in contributing to the development of:
- entrepreneurs and innovators who can create economic and social value
- women who lead and inspire
- public sector leaders who contribute to shaping society
- business leaders in growth markets with the skills and expertise to grow their companies
- senior executives of global organizations who seek to fulfill their real potential in leadership positions
Guidelines
As a prerequisite, scholarship applicants must have already been admitted to the IESE Global Executive MBA program. On admission, eligible candidates will be invited to apply for the scholarship of their choice.
Key rules:
- Admitted candidates who are fully or partially sponsored by their companies will not be eligible for scholarships.
- Applications can only be submitted for one specific scholarship.
- Although admission to the program is deferrable, scholarships are not.
Jury
Jurors are global business leaders who collaborate actively with IESE. They will base their decisions on the candidate’s:
- academic merit
- leadership experience
- impact on his/her company and society
- admissions interview evaluation
For more information visit the Global Executive MBA Financial Aid page.
IESE’s Focused Programs offers different types of scholarships for:
- Entrepreneurs.
- Executive women.
- NGOs.
Contact us to find out more about eligibility and how to apply.
In addition to IESE scholarships, many students finance their studies through scholarship programs funded and administered by external organizations. Though IESE does not administer or select for these organizations, we are ready to support students in any aspect of their application process. Some foundations also rely on IESE to carry out an initial screening of candidates.
You will find all scholarships available for you in FAO Search engine.
Recommendations regarding scholarships and loans for students
1. Explore and analyze all financial options for financing your IESE program.
2. Get several rate quotes on MBA loans and compare them in order to choose the best offer.
3. Check your local finance providers and consider taking a loan in your local currency. Take into account exchange rate fluctuations, which may impact your loan repayment in the future.
4. Check out this website to look at different financing options.
5. Prepare a spreadsheet of your living costs and tuition fees, including the loan payments. Be aware that some loans require monthly payments during the study period. These payments can be interest only or principal plus interest.
6. Prepare all documents required for securing a loan before leaving your home country and bring them to Barcelona.
7. Apply for your loans as early as possible. Full-time MBA students should secure funding and send a financial proof to the Financial Aid Office before July 15.
8. For Spanish loans and other banking operations, obtain your NIE (Spanish residence permit) as soon as you arrive in Barcelona.
9. Remember that IESE’s Commitment and Reservation Fees are not covered by loans offered at IESE.
10. All full-time MBA students should send their financial plan, according to dates provided by the Financial Aid Office.
11. Take into account that loan amounts and interest rates depend on the risk profile of each candidate: a student’s loans, debt and savings, along with country risks such as an exchange rate volatility.
1. Establish a good and stable relationship with your loan/scholarship provider. Whether it’s a bank or private lender, know who your contact person is and keep your contact data updated, especially when leaving Barcelona.
2. Make sure you know your tuition payment due dates (monthly) and exact amount. In the case of loans, make sure that the bank has all information and is transferring the funds by the deadline.
3. Pay tuition according to the school tuition deadline.
4. In case you opt for the Bank Sabadell loan, remember to sign the loan in October (first week) and not before. From that moment, you will have to pay interest and your deferment period starts.
5. In case of the Bank Sabadell loan, check that you have authorized the bank to send payment for the second year tuition.
6. In case of the U.S. Federal loans, remember about restrictions regarding the international module in New York, internship and exchange program in the U.S. and in any other ineligible school.
7. If your loan is in a different currency than your national one, take measures to ensure future payments regardless of exchange rate fluctuations.
1. Meet your loan repayment schedule. If you’re going to miss a payment for any reason, be proactive and work with the lender in advance to find solutions before it triggers any procedure against you.
2. School loan conditions for incoming students depend on the payment behavior of all IESE students.
Q&A
It’s possible to cover the full cost through a mix of loans and scholarships.
All candidates, including international candidates, can apply for scholarships available and all admitted students can apply for loans.
We recommend you start planning your funding at the same time as you decide to do an MBA.
The Financial Aid Office supports all students in their relationship with banks. If you need our help, contact us at Financial Aid Office. Regarding scholarships, contact the MBA Admissions team in order to receive more information about scholarships available.
Once you are admitted to the program, you can apply for one of the loans available at IESE. You will receive a letter with further instructions from the Financial Aid Office soon after being admitted.
Yes, international students have various loan options.
You should apply for loans as soon as you are admitted to the program and at least 2-3 months before your program starts. For the incoming students of the full-time MBA program, you will receive a letter from the Financial Aid Office including deadlines for submitting your financial plan.
Please contact the Financial Aid Office at the email faohelp@iese.edu and we’ll provide you with all the necessary information.
It is not usually required, but if you can provide a bank guarantee (in the case of the Bank Sabadell loan), conditions of the loan may be more attractive with guarantees.
Contact the Admissions Department of the program for which you are applying.
The bank evaluates the student’s credit capacity on a case-by-case basis prior to granting a loan. Loan amounts and interest rates depend on the risk profile of each candidate: a student’s loans, debt and savings, along with country risks such as exchange rate volatility.
Yes. IESE is registered with the U.S. Department of Education as an accredited foreign school and is eligible to disburse U.S. Federal Loans (Stafford Loan and Graduate PLUS Loan) through the Direct Loan Program for full-time MBA program students.
The fee for the full-time MBA program starting in September 2021 is €89,950.
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