IE University Exchange

Program Overview

In this exchange program, you will enroll directly in classes at IE University. Founded in 1997, the university is a top international university in Spain. The Madrid campus is the IE Tower, a tech-based urban campus in Madrid’s financial district. IE University enrolls over 61,000 students and boasts 19 academic programs, 30 offices around the world, and 70 student clubs. The University provides unique opportunities for exchange students to take full advantage of the culture and lifestyle of Madrid with easy access to the City Center.

As an exchange student, you will be able to take classes in business administration, economics, international relations, behavior and social sciences, design, computer science and artificial intelligence, communication and digital media. Classes are available in English and Spanish.

Exchange programs differ from other study abroad options and require a high level of independence. University systems outside the US may differ from what you are used to at the UO, both in terms of academic structure and student services. Students most comfortable and successful in these types of programs typically have high levels of self-reliance, resourcefulness, and willingness to adapt to unfamiliar teaching styles and living arrangements.

Dates and Deadlines

Term	Year	Deadline	Arrival Date	Departure Date
Fall Semester	2027	02/01/2027	Late August	Late December
Spring Semester	2028	02/01/2027	Early January	Late May

The application process for this program is competitive: GEO staff will review your application materials, and a decision about your enrollment will not be made until after the application deadline. In some cases, an interview is required. If your program requires an interview, you will be contacted with further details about this process after the application deadline. Early applications are encouraged.

Successful applicants will receive an exchange nomination from GEO. Selection will be based on a holistic review of your application. This includes a review of your GPA, transcripts (including courses taken and in-progress), any additional requirements or prerequisites (see section "Additional Requirements"), and written statements.

Applying for an exchange program involves 2 steps. If you receive a nomination from GEO, you will also need to complete the host university's application, which is administered and reviewed by your host university directly. Instructions will be provided after acceptance by GEO. The host university makes the final decision regarding acceptance into the program.

Academic Details

Course Availability:

Please review the course offerings for exchange students on IE University’s website. You may need to use the current academic year’s course list as a guide for what might be available for the term you want to study at IE University.

Exchange students are required to register at least 60% of their courses in their study area/major. If you are a double major, you will need to choose which study area at IE University is appropriate to take 60% of your courses. You can take the remaining 40% of courses from other study areas at IE University as long as you meet any pre-requisites. UO students can take courses from the following study areas:

Behavior & Social Sciences
Business Administration
Communication & Digital Media
Computer Science & Artificial Intelligence
Data & Business Analytics
Design
Economics
International Relations
Philosophy, Politics, Law & Economics

You need to be flexible with choosing courses and have multiple back-up courses in case you do not get into your top choices. You are responsible for ensuring you meet any pre-requisites for courses at IE University.

Note: Students should consult with their UO academic advisor before submitting their course enrollment to IE University.

Credits:

IE University uses the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) which is a workload-based system for measuring and comparing study results. Most courses at IE University are worth 3 or 6 ECTS.

Students attending IE University must register for 24-30 ECTS credits per semester. There is a maximum of 30 ECTS + 3 ECTS from an optional Spanish language course for a total of 33 ECTS.

ECTS credits are transferred to the UO at the rate of 1 ECTS credit = .75 UO quarter credits.

To maintain full-time student status at the UO while on a university exchange program, UO students need to earn at least 12 UO credits per UO term abroad.

Language of Instruction:

Exchange students at IE University have access to a large variety of coursework available in English. Students wishing to take courses in Spanish will need to prove a minimum level B2 CEFR.

Course Equivalencies

UO students: please refer to the UO Course Equivalency Process and the UO Office of the Registrar Course Equivalency Database.

Non-UO students: Actual credit awarded is determined by the relevant department at your university in consultation with the study abroad office. Check with your study abroad advisor for more information.

Housing Description

You are responsible for arranging your own housing. The main options that are available are student residences or apartments. You are encouraged to look for accommodation well in advance, as it can be difficult to find available housing in Madrid.

When searching for housing, it is recommended that you use a service dedicated to student housing. Beyond Campus is an exclusive platform, made by IE students, for IE students, that shows apartments and student residences near the city center and the new campus. You can review housing information on IE University's website.

Budget and Price

Exchange programs have a fixed program fee that is calculated based on your Oregon residency status and the number of semesters that you spend abroad. Please note that the terms available for each exchange vary based on the university's academic calendar.

Please only include the relevant program fee when determining your estimated total cost of attendance.

2026 Fall Semester

**GEO Program Fees**
Description	Amount
UO Exchange Program Fee – Oregon Resident	$5,025
UO Exchange Program Fee – Non-Resident	$12,250
UO Study Abroad Fee ($500 per semester)	$500
Estimated UO Insurance*	$511

**Estimated Additional Expenses**
Description	Amount
Estimated housing (Paid directly to host university or housing company)	$6,500
Estimated meals	$1,750
Estimated airfare from Eugene to Madrid	$1,500
Estimated books & course supplies	$200
Estimated cost of acquiring passport	$150
Estimated cell phone expenses	$250
Estimated travel clinic & pre-departure physical	$50
Estimated local transportation	$300
Estimated travel to visa processing center (if applicable)	$500
Estimated visa expenses	$250
Estimated additional living expenses	$1,750

**Total**
Description	Amount
Estimated Total Cost of Participation – Oregon Resident	$19,236
Estimated Total Cost of Participation – Non-Resident	$26,461

Included in Program Costs: Program tuition, medical insurance, pre-departure orientation, and on-site support

*Estimated insurance cost per program, based on program length ($3.50 per day of coverage). The insurance fees will be charged to your UO student billing account.

**Based on mid-range housing cost. For more information about estimated housing and living expenses, please visit: https://www.ie.edu/student-services/living-in-madrid/

***This is a rough estimate for other living expenses such as doing laundry, buying non-grocery items/toiletries, general health/wellbeing, going to the movies, etc. This amount will vary depending on your spending habits. This does not include personal travel.

Please visit GEO Billing Information for information about how you will be billed and when payments are due.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation Date	Cancellation Penalty
Upon acceptance to the program	Student agrees to $500 non-refundable program deposit
8 weeks before program start date	Student is responsible for 50% of total GEO program fees
Program start date or after program begins	Student is responsible for 100% of total GEO program fees

2027 Spring Semester

**GEO Program Fees**
Description	Amount
UO Exchange Program Fee – Oregon Resident	$5,025
UO Exchange Program Fee – Non-Resident	$12,250
UO Study Abroad Fee ($500 per semester)	$500
Estimated UO Insurance*	$511

**Estimated Additional Expenses**
Description	Amount
Estimated housing (Paid directly to host university or housing company)	$6,500
Estimated meals	$1,750
Estimated airfare from Eugene to Madrid	$1,500
Estimated books & course supplies	$200
Estimated cost of acquiring passport	$150
Estimated cell phone expenses	$250
Estimated travel clinic & pre-departure physical	$50
Estimated local transportation	$300
Estimated travel to visa processing center (if applicable)	$500
Estimated visa expenses	$250
Estimated additional living expenses	$1,750

**Total**
Description	Amount
Estimated Total Cost of Participation – Oregon Resident	$19,236
Estimated Total Cost of Participation – Non-Resident	$26,461

Included in Program Costs: Program tuition, medical insurance, pre-departure orientation, and on-site support

*Estimated insurance cost per program, based on program length ($3.50 per day of coverage). The insurance fees will be charged to your UO student billing account.

**Based on mid-range housing cost. For more information about estimated housing and living expenses, please visit: https://www.ie.edu/student-services/living-in-madrid/

***This is a rough estimate for other living expenses such as doing laundry, buying non-grocery items/toiletries, general health/wellbeing, going to the movies, etc. This amount will vary depending on your spending habits. This does not include personal travel.

Please visit GEO Billing Information for information about how you will be billed and when payments are due.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation Date	Cancellation Penalty
Upon acceptance to the program	Student agrees to $500 non-refundable program deposit
8 weeks before program start date	Student is responsible for 50% of total GEO program fees
Program start date or after program begins	Student is responsible for 100% of total GEO program fees

IMPORTANT: The GEO Cancellation Policy is effective from the time a student agrees to pay their non-refundable program deposit or electronically signs the program commitment form, regardless of application or acceptance status. It is essential to read this policy before a potential cancellation takes place, to fully understand the withdrawal and cancellation penalties, and to understand what it means financially to commit to a study abroad program.

To view the program specific cancellation policy dates and penalties, click the term budget dropdown menu.

Students who cancel their participation must notify GEO in writing. Email is acceptable (geoinfo@uoregon.edu). Verbal notification to GEO or notification given to a non-UO campus study abroad office is not sufficient.

For full details, see the complete GEO Cancellation Policy.

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