Founded in Barcelona in 1958, IESE Business School is the business school of the University of Navarra. Ranked among the very best in the world, it offers a renowned MBA (developed as early as 1963 in collaboration with Harvard Business School), as well as master’s and executive programmes.

IESE Business School at a glance

Location	Barcelona (Spain)
Founded	1958
Type	Business school (University of Navarra)
Flagship programmes	MBA, Executive MBA, Master in Management, Master in Finance
Ranking	4th-ranked MBA worldwide (Financial Times 2026)

Programmes and admission

IESE is highly international (around 89% of MBA students are international) and selective. Admission places weight on your background, GMAT/GRE score, essays and interview.

Tuition fees

Tuition fees vary by programme (MBA, Master’s, Executive). IESE Business School is one of the most prestigious schools; check the school’s official website for up-to-date fees and available scholarships.

How do you get into IESE Business School?

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Sources: information published by IESE Business School, Financial Times Global MBA ranking. Figures change every year: check the latest data on the official website.