Language of instruction
Limited places available. Potentially available as a second of third preference.
The unique learning environment at IE University is built upon the bringing together of a personalised, student-centric community, within an open environment that embraces a rich diversity of individuals, ideas and approaches. IE University is recognised for its quality of teaching and learning.
IEU’s campus in Segovia is housed in the Convent of Santa Cruz la Real, a historic building declared a national heritage site. Segovia is only 25 minutes from Madrid by high-speed train. The Madrid campus is located in the financial centre of Madrid, a leading European capital.
Semester dates
| UQ Semester | Host Semester | Dates |
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 (Spring) | January–May |
| Semester 2 | Semester 1 (Autumn) | September–December |
View the IEU academic calendar.
Guides and additional information
IEU has online resources to help get more from your exchange:
Campuses
IEU has 2 campuses available to exchange students:
- Madrid campus
- Segovia campus
Exchange deadlines
Exchange deadlines
The Semester-based Exchange application process begins one year before the exchange starts. For example, if you plan to start your exchange in UQ’s Semester 1, 2027, you must apply in UQ’s Semester 1, 2026.
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1 (for the following year):
Applications open: 24 April
Applications close: 31 May
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2 (for the following year):
Applications open: 24 September
Applications close: 31 October
Student testimonials
- B International StudiesSemester 2, 2023
- B International StudiesSemester 1, 2023
- M Business AdministrationSemester 1, 2019
UQ Abroad provides excellent support for international experiences!
Full-time study load
30 ECTS credits per semester at IEU is equivalent to 8 UQ units.
- 3 ECTS credits= 15 academic sessions
- 6 ECTS credits= 30 academic sessions
Host university requirements
GPA
You will need a minimum cumulative GPA of 4.5 to study at IEU.
Language
Students wishing to take courses taught in Spanish will need to prove a minimum level of B2 CEFR.
Study Options
You must choose to be nominated to a primary study area/major, based on your UQ majors. You must choose at least 60% of your courses within this study area/major. The remaining 40% of credits can be taken from a different study area (depending on availability and overlaps).
Other Requirements
- Architecture: Students wishing to study Architecture at IEU can only apply for UQ Semester 2 exchange. Architecture at IEU is only available in the Autumn semester (September to December) at the Segovia campus only.
- Course Flexibility/Course Profiles:
- Undergraduate: If the course profile is not available online, it is unable to be obtained. Therefore, you should be seeking general elective credit for any course that does not have a course profile.
- Postgraduate: You should have general elective credit to study at IE, as course profiles will not be released until one month before the semester begins.
- Campuses:
- The Segovia Campus mainly offers 1st and 2nd-year courses.
- The Madrid campus mainly offers 2nd, 3rd and 4th-year courses.
Note: Host university eligibility criteria are at the discretion of the host and may change without notice.
Find courses
Search the IEU undergraduate or postgraduate course catalogues.
List of courses for exchange students.
UQ Credit Precedent Database
The first step is to review the host university's most recent course catalogue and identify the courses available to exchange students in the semester you plan to attend (e.g. Fall/Spring or Semester 1/Semester 2).
Once you have identified suitable courses, you can search the Credit Precedent Database (CPD) to check whether any of those courses have previously been assessed for UQ credit.
Please note:
- Always use the host university course catalogue to identify available courses. The CPD should only be used to check whether those courses have previously been assessed for UQ credit.
- The CPD is a guide only and does not represent the full or current range of courses available at a host institution.
- Previous credit assessments may have expired or no longer reflect the current course content.
- Courses that do not appear in the CPD can still be considered for UQ credit through the Study Plan assessment process.
Study areas taught in English
Academic restrictions
Exchange deadlines
Exchange deadlines
The Semester-based Exchange application process begins one year before the exchange starts. For example, if you plan to start your exchange in UQ’s Semester 1, 2027, you must apply in UQ’s Semester 1, 2026.
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1 (for the following year):
Applications open: 24 April
Applications close: 31 May
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2 (for the following year):
Applications open: 24 September
Applications close: 31 October
Accommodation
IEU does not provide on-campus accommodation. Once enrolled, students will have complete access to IE's housing website and support services. IEU also provides basic information and external sources to help prospective students explore their accommodation options in Madrid and accommodation options in Segovia.
Cost of living
Study in Spain provides students with a guide to the average cost of living in Spain to help prepare for daily expenses.
Financial support
A range of funding for student exchange including scholarships, grants and loans are available to UQ students.
Insurance
Students approved to participate in a Semester-based Exchange are automatically covered by UQ’s Travel Insurance for the country of their host university only.
For more information, read the Student Travel Insurance Policy Summary on UQ’s Travel Insurance web page (login required).
If you plan to travel outside of your host country, you should purchase additional insurance.
All IEU students need adequate health insurance to cover any illness or accident that may occur. Students should check their current private medical coverage to see whether it will cover them while studying in Spain.
Exchange deadlines
Exchange deadlines
The Semester-based Exchange application process begins one year before the exchange starts. For example, if you plan to start your exchange in UQ’s Semester 1, 2027, you must apply in UQ’s Semester 1, 2026.
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1 (for the following year):
Applications open: 24 April
Applications close: 31 May
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2 (for the following year):
Applications open: 24 September
Applications close: 31 October
Organise your visa
It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct visa for the country where you will be studying. As the Global Experiences team is not a visa-issuing authority we cannot provide visa advice.
Contact the Spanish Consulate for visa and immigration information.
Travel risk levels
The University of Queensland cannot and does not allow students to travel to any country with a risk level of 3 (Reconsider your need to travel) or above, as assessed by the Australian Government.
If a country's risk level changes to 3 or above, experiences to that country are suspended until the risk level improves.
Find out the risk level and travel advice, and sign up to receive updates for your host country on the Smartraveller website.
Exchange deadlines
Exchange deadlines
The Semester-based Exchange application process begins one year before the exchange starts. For example, if you plan to start your exchange in UQ’s Semester 1, 2027, you must apply in UQ’s Semester 1, 2026.
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1 (for the following year):
Applications open: 24 April
Applications close: 31 May
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2 (for the following year):
Applications open: 24 September
Applications close: 31 October