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The best business schools in Madrid
Madrid is home to some of Europe's most prestigious business schools —IE, EAE, ESIC, CUNEF, EOI or IEB—, with MBAs and master's programmes that draw thousands of international students every year. Here's a quick guide to which they are, where they are, and where to stay nearby.
Madrid's leading business schools
Madrid is one of southern Europe's great education hubs. The key names:
- —IE Business School — in the new IE Tower (Paseo de la Castellana), a world reference in innovation and entrepreneurship.
- —EAE Business School — central campus, highly international.
- —ESIC — specialised in marketing and business.
- —CUNEF — finance and law, closely tied to the financial sector.
- —EOI and IEB — historic schools in business and financial markets.
Where are they and what's student life like?
Most cluster around the centre and the Castellana axis (Chamberí, Salamanca, Nuevos Ministerios), well-connected areas with plenty of buzz. Postgraduate life in Madrid pairs intense days with a strong social scene: cafés to study, coworkings, terraces and a huge cultural offer a step away.
Where to stay for a master's or MBA
For a course or an MBA, temporary rental is the most convenient option: a furnished, move-in-ready flat for the months your programme lasts, with no long-term commitment. Prioritise being a few minutes by metro from your school and inside the M-30 to save time and live the centre.
Key takeaways
- Madrid gathers IE, EAE, ESIC, CUNEF, EOI and IEB, among others.
- Most are in the centre and along the Castellana axis.
- Temporary rental fits the length of a master's or MBA.
- Prioritise a nearby metro and being inside the M-30.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
Which is the best business school in Madrid?
It depends on your goal: IE leads in innovation and entrepreneurship; CUNEF and IEB in finance; ESIC in marketing.
Where is best to live for an MBA in Madrid?
In the centre or near your school, inside the M-30 and by the metro, to cut commuting.
What rental suits a course?
Temporary rental: furnished and by the month, matched to the programme.
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