IB Pathways

IE University · Spain

Design

Multidisciplinary design with a business perspective, from digital environments to products and services; optional diplomas in interior, graphic or product design.

Where
Segovia and MadridSpain
Degree
Bachelor in Design
Length
4 years
Taught in
English
Starts
September 2027
Apply by
5 March 2027Round 1 by 6 Nov
Admission
SelectiveIB grades
EU/EEA fee
€28,0202027/28, year 1
More facts
Degree
Bachelor in Design
Length
4 years
Taught in
English
Starts
September 2027

Deadlines

  1. 6 November 2026

    Round 1 application deadline (decision by 11 December 2026)
    DetailsSource

  2. 15 January 2027

    Round 2 application deadline (decision by 19 February 2027)
    Details

    IE's other 2027-28 rounds: Early Round 18 September 2026 (passed), Round 1 6 November 2026, and Round 3, the last, 5 March 2027. From May 2027, only while places remain.

    Source

  3. 5 March 2027

    Round 3 application deadline, the last round; from May 2027 only while places remain
    Hard deadline
    DetailsSource
All dates for this programme (1 more)

  1. 23 April 2027

    Round 3 decisions sent by
    DetailsSource

Every date in Spain

What it is

A broad design foundation covers the history of design, drawing for analysis and communication, 3D visualisation, social sciences, sustainability and modern technology, combined with a business side that includes business plans, sales processes and project management. Learning is project-based, with real prototypes and a Design Council in which professional partners share projects in progress for students and faculty to research and answer. The first two years are in Segovia and the last two in Madrid, and you can add an optional diploma in visual communication, product design or interior design. Graduates work as graphic, product, interior or service designers, design strategists and creative consultants.

Two ways to take it

PathDegreeLengthCampusEU/EEA feeWhat is different
Single degree Bachelor in Design4 yearsSegovia and Madrid€28,020 The single bachelor's degree: 4 years.
Dual with Business Administration BBA + Bachelor in Design5 yearsSegovia (years 1–2), then Madrid€34,020 Dual degree with the Bachelor in Business Administration: both degrees in 5 years.

What you need

  • Full IB Diploma, first-sitting results only. Most admits score 34–45 (student average 36). IE's own test (or SAT, ACT, LNAT) and an interview.
Requirements in full

Where it says so

Its entry requirements

Check it on ie.edu

How places are decided

    • IB grades
    • Test score (SAT, ACT or similar)
    • Interview
    • Motivation letter
    Scored on your grades, IE's own test (or SAT, ACT, LNAT), CV and an online interview; earlier rounds have more places.
Sources (2)
  1. Bachelor in Design at IE — checked 2026-09-26
  2. Entry requirements

Other degrees at IE

Economics

Bachelor · 4 yrs · Segovia or Madrid

Economics