Admission requirements

Esade is a Business & Law School recognized by the Spanish Government and all students must comply with the requirements established by the Ministry of Education to be officially enrolled. As a general rule, the students are required to meet the university entry requirements from their country of residence to be able to study officially in Spain.

Requirements by educational system

Due to Esade’s holistic approach to evaluating applications, the guidelines below are provided as a reference only and do not guarantee admission.

We have included information about the most represented education systems at Esade, however, if your education system is missing, please contact us and we will gladly help you with information specific to your educational system.

Bachillerato español

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We start to consider ongoing average scores of 7/10 to enter the Admissions Committe. This grade serves as a mere reference since depending on the Degree or Double Degree, the required average grade may vary. The average final Bachillerato grade of our Bachelor students is 8.4/10 and 9.1/10 for Double Degree students.

Specific mathematics scores and subjects may be required depending on the Bachelor:

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
Double Degree in BBA & Bachelor in Law
Double Degree in BBA & Bachelor in Global Governance, Economics & Legal Order

  • Minimum average grade of (≥7/10) in Matemáticas

Double Degree in Business Administration & Bachelor in Artificial Intelligence for Business

  • Minimum average grade of (≥7/10) in Matemáticas (Bachillerato Ciencia y Tecnología)
  • Minimum average grade of (≥8/10) ) in Matemáticas (Bachillerato Ciencias Sociales)

Double Degree in Law + Global Governance, Economics & Legal Order
Bachelor in Global Governance, Economics & Legal Order
Bachelor in Law

  • Candidates interested in the Global Economics track of the Bachelor in Global Governance, Economics and Legal Order are required to have studied mathematics during high school.  However, Mathematics is not required for the global Politics track.
  • Math is not required for the Bachelors in Law

You must be in Segundo de Bachillerato when you submit your application for admission and you must pass your first PAU/ EBAU/EvAU examinations in June to be able to enroll at Esade. Retake exam scores will not be considered.

We do not require that students take any specific subject for the Fase Voluntaria of the PAU/ EBAU/ EvAU but it is highly recommended and valued during the admissions process if any subjects related to the program of study are taken.

International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB)

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A predicted score of 32/42 in IBDP 2 can be considered for admission. Slightly lower scores in IBDP 1 can be considered, depending on the overall academic profile of the candidates.

Currently, the average final IB score of our admitted students is 36/42 (TOK, EE and CAS excluded).

Conditional admission will be granted taking into consideration the Predicted Grades. The Admissions Committee reserves the right to revoke an admission if the final IB Diploma grade is more than 3 points below our minimum Predicted Grade considered for admission (out of 42).

The IB Diploma must be awarded by no later than the session of May (results available at the beginning of July). Please, note, that retakes in November will not be accepted for the September intake of the same academic year.
IB Certificates and IB Career Related Programme (CP) are not valid for enrollment, therefore, only the IB Diploma Programme is considered for admission

Specific IB mathematics subjects required depending on the Bachelor:

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
Double Degree in BBA & Bachelor in Law
Double Degree in BBA & Bachelor in Global Governance, Economics & Legal Order

  • Analysis and Approaches HL (≥4)
  • Analysis and Approaches SL (≥5)
  • Applications and Interpretation HL (≥4)
  • Applications and Interpretations SL (≥6)

Double Degree in Business Administration + Bachelor in Artificial Intelligence for Business

  • Analysis and Approaches HL (≥5)
  • Analysis and Approaches SL (≥6)
  • Applications and Interpretation HL (≥5)

Bachelor in Transformational Leadership and Social Impact

  • Analysis and Approaches HL (≥4)
  • Analysis and Approaches SL (≥4)
  • Applications and Interpretation HL (≥4)
  • Applications and Interpretations SL (≥4).

Double Degree in Law & Global Governance, Economics & Legal Order
Bachelor in Global Governance, Economics & Legal Order
Bachelor in Law

  • Candidates interested in the Global Economics track of the Bachelor in Global Governance, Economics and Legal Order are required to have studied mathematics during high school.  However, Mathematics is not required for the global Politics track.
  • Math is not required for the Bachelors in Law

French Baccalauréat (BAC)

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Currently, the final average BAC grade for our students is 15.55 out of 20.
We are seeking a minimum average grade of 14 or above and students should be above the average of their class.
Transcripts will only be accepted in the French grading scale (1 out of 20) and no translation to Spanish is necessary. Transcripts can be submitted in either French or English.

We only accept the following:

  • Diplôme du Baccalauréat Général   
  • Diplôme du Baccalauréat Français International (BFI)  
  • Baccalauréat Général Option International (OIB) if you graduated before 2024.
  • Since the 2021 reform, the Baccalauréat  Proffesionnel and Technologique are not accepted, including the STMG

Specific mathematics subjects required depending on the Bachelor:

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
Double Degree in BBA & Bachelor in Law
Double Degree in BBA & Bachelor in Global Governance, Economics & Legal Order
Bachelor in Transformational Leadership and Social Impact

  • Première: Spécialité Mathématics
  • Terminale: Mathématics Complémentaires with a minimum grade of 13

Double Degree in Business Administration & Bachelor in Artificial Intelligence for Business

  • Première: Spécialité Mathématics
  • Terminale: Spécialité Mathématics with a minimum grade of 13 or Spécialité Mathématics  and   Mathématics Expertes with a minimum grade of 12.

Double Degree in Law & Global Governance, Economics & Legal Order
Bachelor in Global Governance, Economics & Legal Order
Bachelor in Law

  • Candidates interested in the Global Economics track of the Bachelor in Global Governance, Economics and Legal Order are required to have studied mathematics during high school.  However, Mathematics is not required for the global Politics track.
  • Math is not required for the Bachelors in Law

A-Levels

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The Spanish Government requires a minimum of 5 IGCSEs and 3 A-Levels.

Esade accepts A-Levels that range from AAB to A*A*A*. (I)GCSE scores are expected to be As and Bs.   

We strongly recommend taking subjects relevant to the chosen program to increase the chances of being admitted.

Specific mathematics subjects required depending on the Bachelor:

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
Bachelor in Transformational Leadership and Social Impact
Double Degree in BBA & Bachelor in Law
Double Degree in BBA & Bachelor in Global Governance, Economics & Legal Order

  • Mandatory to have chosen Mathematics as one of the 3 A-Levels with a score (≥B)

Double Degree in Business Administration & Bachelor in Artificial Intelligence for Business

  •  Mandatory to have chosen Mathematics as one of the 3 A-Levels with a score (A*). Further Maths is not required , however it is a highly recommended subject choice for a student considering the Double Degree in Business Administration + Bachelor in Artificial Intelligence for Business. We understand that not all schools offer Further Maths as a subject, and so we do consider applications from candidates with a single Maths A-level.

Double Degree in Law & Global Governance, Economics & Legal Order
Bachelor in Global Governance, Economics & Legal Order
Bachelor in Law

  • Candidates interested in the Global Economics track of the Bachelor in Global Governance, Economics and Legal Order are required to have studied mathematics during high school.  However, Mathematics is not required for the global Politics track.
  • Math is not required for the Bachelors in Law.

Predicted A-Level grades together with ongoing progress reports/transcripts are sufficient for the admission process, however, the admitted students are required to verify their final results in the Summer, when the results are released.

A-Levels in Critical Thinking and General Studies are not accepted by Esade.

BTEC is not accepted as a replacement for A-Levels.

For Irish and Scottish qualifications, at least 3 subjects at Higher level or at Advanced Higher level, respectively, are compulsory.

Allgemeine Hochschulreife (ABITUR)

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Students in the German Abitur system can send their transcripts and diplomas in German. In certain cases, if necessary, we may request translation.

Currently, the average final Abitur grade of our students is 1,65/4.

We are looking for ongoing average results of ≥10,5/15 and Sehr Gut or Gut in subjects most closely related to the bachelor of your choice.

US High School Diploma

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We accept American High School Diplomas issued by American high schools in the United States and American Schools based abroad.

Although not mandatory, it is highly recommended to provide 1+ Advanced Placement (AP) or 1 Honors course.

We are looking for a GPA score of ≥3.3/4 (≥B+) (unweighted).

Minimum mathematics subjects required depending on the Bachelor:

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
Bachelor in Transformational Leadership and Social Impact
Double Degree in BBA & Bachelor in Law
Double Degree in BBA & Bachelor in Global Governance, Economics & Legal Order

  • Calculus

Double Degree in Business Administration + Bachelor in Artificial Intelligence for Business

  • AP Calculus AB/BC

Double Degree in Law & Global Governance, Economics & Legal Order
Bachelor in Global Governance, Economics & Legal Order
Bachelor in Law

  • Candidates interested in the Global Economics track of the Bachelor in Global Governance, Economics and Legal Order are required to have studied mathematics during high school.  However, Mathematics is not required for the global Politics track.
  • Math is not required for the Bachelors in Law

For Homologation purposes, The Spanish Ministry of Education requires that all students graduating with a US HS Diploma present the transcripts of the last 3 years of High School (Year 10, 11 and 12), and do not allow students to skip any academic years. Students enrolled only in Y12 and graduating with the US HS Diploma are expected to present transcripts equivalent to Years 10 and 11 in their corresponding academic systems, otherwise, they won’t be able to obtain the homologation of their diploma.

Italian Liceo / Esame di Maturità

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Students in the Italian National system can send their transcripts or score reports in Italian. Expected grades are on average ≥8/10, with an ≥80/100 as the final Maturità score.

Specific subjects may be required depending on the bachelor.

Istituto Tecnico and Istituto Professionale are not accepted.

Swiss Matura

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In the Certificat de Maturite, Maturitätszeugnis or Maturity Certificate, we are looking for an average of ≥4.8 out of 6.

Specific subjects and or grades may be required depending on the Bachelor.

Portuguese Ensino Secundário

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Candidates graduating from Portuguese Ensino Secundário will be required to submit the Direcçao Geral do Ensino Superior certificate (DGES) and the Exames Nacionais do Ensino Secundário card (ENES)

The expected average score in the Ensino Secundário is ≥14 out of 20.

Specific subjects and or grades may be required depending on the Bachelor.

Austria Reifeprüfungszeugnis

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Currently, the average final Reifeprüfungszeugnis grade of our students is 1,4/5.

We are looking for ongoing average results of ≤ 2/5.

Norwegian Vitnemal-Videregaende Opplaering

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Candidates obtaining the Certificate of the Vitnemal fra den Videregaende Skole are expected to score an average of 4.5+ out of 6

Specific subjects and or grades may be required depending on the Bachelor.

European Baccalaureate

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The minimum average score expected in the European Baccalaureate is 75%.

Specific subjects or scores may be required depending on the Bachelor:

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
Bachelor in Transformational Leadership and Social Impact
Double degree in BBA & Bachelor in Law
Double Degree in BBA & Bachelor in Global Governance, Economics & Legal Order

  • Minimum of 3hrs mathematics per week (scores to be at least 75% on scale of 1-100)

Double Degree in Business Administration + Bachelor in Artificial Intelligence for Business

  • 5hrs of mathematics (scores to be at least 70% on scale of 1-100)

Double Degree in Law + Global Governance, Economics & Legal Order
Bachelor in Global Governance, Economics & Legal Order
Bachelor in Law

  • Candidates interested in the Global Economics track of the Bachelor in Global Governance, Economics and Legal Order are required to have studied mathematics during high school.  However, Mathematics is not required for the global Politics track.
  • Math is not required for the Bachelors in Law

India Secondary Stage Education

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Candidates must complete Year 10 and Year 12 CBSE/ICSE or state board exams with at least 5 independent/ general academic subjects.

Competitive applicants typically achieve high marks, primarily A1 and A2 grades or scores above 85%.

China High School National Curriculum

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Candidates studying the Chinese National Curriculum on average score 90+ out of 100 and 135+ out of 150 + Gaokao score 550 / 750 (except for Jiangsu and Shanghai province)

Students in an international curriculum, please check the academic requirements for IB, French Baccalauréat or A-Level results.

Other international educational systems accepted

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  • Albania: Diplomë e Maturës Shtetërore + Certifikatë Maturës Shtetërore obtained at a gjimnazi with 4 general academic final examination subjects (including English and mathematics)
  • Australia: Australian Capital Territory Year 12 Certificate; New South Wales Higher School Certificate; Queensland, South Australian, Tasmanian, Victorian, Northern Territory and Western Australian Certificates of Education
    + an ATAR score of 86+ or 1-7 for Overall Position (Queensland)
  • Azerbaijan: Orta Tahsil Haqqinda Attestat
  • Belgium: Vlaams Algemeen Secundair Onderwijs Diploma; Certificat d'Enseignement Secondaire Supérieur, Enseignement General
  • Brazil: Certificado de Conclusão de 2º Grau, Certificado de Conclusão de Ensino Médio
    + an ENEM score of at least 600
  • Bulgaria: Diploma za Sredno Obrazovanie with a general education profile
  • Canada:
    Quebec: Diplôme d'Etudes Collégiales - Pré-universitaire
    Ontario: Secondary School Diploma with at least 6 grade 12 U courses (M courses are not accepted)
    Alberta: High School Diploma with 5 independent subjects (course number 30-39) in grade 12
    British Columbia: Senior Secondary Graduation Diploma with at least 13 successfully completed courses of which 5 must be completed in grade 12
    Manitoba: High School Graduation Diploma with proof of at least 30 credits; a mínimum of 5 credits must be completed in grade 12. 3 of the subjects have to be independent 300/40 courses
    New Brunswick: High School Graduation Diploma with at least 5 grade 12 academic courses
    Newfoundland: High School Graduation Diploma with proof at least 36 credits of which 20 credits in level 2 & 3 courses and at least 9 credits in level 3 courses
    Nova Scotia: High School Graduation Diploma with proof of at least 5 independent general education subjects ("code4" or "code5" courses) in grade 12
    Saskatchewan: Transcript of Secondary Level Achievement in at least five different grade 12 (level 30) courses in general, academic subjects
  • Croatia: Svjedodzba o (drzavnoj) Maturi (general education) from a Gimnazija
  • Cyprus: Apolytirio Lykeiou from a public school with a final average mark of 15 or higher and with the following specialisations: Economic sciences, or Life Sciences/ lnformation Science/ Technology
  • Estonia: Gumnaasiumi Loputunnistus plus the Riigieksamitunnistus
  • Finland: Ylioppilastutkintotodistus
  • Greece: Apolytirio Lykeiou with a minimum average mark of 15 or higher
  • Hungary: Erretsegi Bizonyitvany with at least 1 exam subject at advanced level + the fifth elective exam must be in a general education subject.
  • Indonesia: Ijazah Sekolah Menengah Atas (SMA)
  • Latvia: Atestāts par Vispārējo Izglitibu + Vispārējās Vidējās izglītības Sertifikāts
  • Lithuania: Brandos Atestatas from a Gimnazija or Licejus
  • Luxembourg: Diplome de fin d’Etudes Secondaires Classiques
  • Moldova: Diplomă de Bacalaureat
  • Poland: Swiadectwo Ukonczenia + Dojrzalosci Liceum Ogolnoksztalcacego (general Lyceum)
  • Romania: Diplomă de Bacalaureat profilul teoric
  • Russia: Attestat o Srednem Obshchem Obrazovanii
  • Serbia: Diploma o Stečenom Srednem Obrazovanju (obtained at a Gimnazije)
  • Singapore: A minimum of 3 Singapore-Cambridge GCE O-levels + 3 approved Singapore-Cambridge H2 GCE A-levels in general academic subjects + 1 H1 Singapore-Cambridge A-level + General paper
  • South Africa: National Senior Certificate with an average overall score of 75% in accepted subjects* and no individual scores under 60% and the mention: “…has met de minimum requirements for admission to bachelor’s degree.”
    *accepted subjects: Homa language, home additional language, second official language, Economics, Mathematics, Mathematical literacy, History, Geography, Life Sciences, Physical Sciences.
  • South Korea: High School Certificate (General or Science High School) (Godeung Hakgyo Jolupjang)
  • Sweden: Högskoleförberedande Examen – Ekonomiprogrammet, Samhällsvetenskapliga programmet, Teknikprogrammet, Humanistiska programmet, Naturvetenskapsprogrammet.
  • Turkey: Lise diplomasi - 4 years diploma
  • Ukraine: Svidotstvo pro zdobuttia povnoi zagalnoi serednoi osvity
  • Vietnam: Bang Tot Nghiep Trung Hoc Pho Thong

Admission Test Requirements

As part of our Admissions Process, you must take the Esade Admissions Test which allows us to measure your competencies in logic, numerical and problem-solving skills focusing on testing your ability to reason more than your ability to memorize. It will also evaluate your English level.

Once you submit your application form you will be able to choose the earliest date available from the given options in the calendar. After choosing it, if you would like to change it, please contact admissions@esade.edu.

Alternatively, we accept the following globally recognized tests that allow to send your scores directly to Esade Business & Law School:

  • SAT: Average 1350. Minimum 1200. Esade’s identification code (7073)
  • ACT: Average 30. Minimum 24. Esade’s identification code (6922)

Language Proficiency Requirements

Academic, extracurricular, and professional success at Esade depends on the ability to engage in academic English confidently and comfortably. Because of this, all Esade applicants must effectively demonstrate their English language proficiency as part of the admission review process:

  • Candidates who take the Esade Admissions Test will also be assessed on their English language skills as it incorporates an English level test that will be used in the admissions process.
  • For those taking Esade’s Admissions test, the possession of English language certificates is not mandatory, particularly if the candidates have studied in an Anglophone educational system (such as American High School Diploma, IB in English or A-levels).  If a language certificate is available, it can be used to strengthen the candidacy.
  • Candidates with a valid test score below the minimum score accepted may be required to take a preliminary English course before the start of their Esade degree programme.
  • Esade reserves the right to ask for an English certificate if deemed necessary.
  • Candidates who are not native Spanish speakers who wish to enter a programme taught in Spanish or partially in Spanish, must demonstrate their proficiency in this language in a personal interview
  • Knowledge of Mandarin Chinese, French, German or Spanish for programmes taught in English is not required for admission.

Language requirements by program

Bachelor of Business Administration-BBA - English Section

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Spanish
Knowledge of Spanish is not required

English
Cambridge C1 Advanced (formerly: CAE): Minimum score accepted 190 (From 180 to 189*)
Cambridge C2 Proficiency (formerly: CPE): Minimum score accepted 190 (From 180 to 189*)
IELTS Academic: Minimum score accepted 7 (Between 6.5 and 7*)
TOEFL iBT: Minimum score accepted 100 (From 90 to 99*) Esade code (B051)
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing section: Minimum score accepted 650 (From 550 to 640*). Esade code (7073)
ACT English section: Minimum score 27. Esade code (6922)
PTE Academic: Minimum score accepted 76 (From 70 to 75*)
Duolingo English Test: minimum 160 points

* Requires validation of Esade's Language Department

Minimum per component: The minimum score is based on the official score and not on the "my best scores".

  • Cambridge C1 Advanced (formerly: CAE): minimum of 175 per component
  • IELTS Academic: minimum of 6 per component
  • TOEFL iBT: minimum of 20 per component
  • PTE Academic: minimum of 50 per component

Bachelor in Global Governance, Economics & Legal Order

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Spanish
Knowledge of Spanish is not required

English
Cambridge C1 Advanced (formerly: CAE): Minimum score accepted 190 (From 180 to 189*)
Cambridge C2 Proficiency (formerly: CPE): Minimum score accepted 190 (From 180 to 189*)
IELTS Academic: Minimum score accepted 7 (Between 6.5 and 7*)
TOEFL iBT: Minimum score accepted 100 (From 90 to 99*) Esade code (B051)
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing section: Minimum score accepted 650 (From 550 to 640*). Esade code (7073)
ACT English section: Minimum score 27. Esade code (6922)
PTE Academic: Minimum score accepted 76 (From 70 to 75*)
Duolingo English Test: minimum 160 points

* Requires validation of Esade's Language Department

Minimum per component: The minimum score is based on the official score and not on the "my best scores".

  • Cambridge C1 Advanced (formerly: CAE): minimum of 175 per component
  • IELTS Academic: minimum of 6 per component
  • TOEFL iBT: minimum of 20 per component
  • PTE Academic: minimum of 50 per component

Bachelor in Transformational Leadership and Social Impact

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Spanish
Knowledge of Spanish is not required

English
Cambridge C1 Advanced (formerly: CAE): Minimum score accepted 190 (From 180 to 189*)
Cambridge C2 Proficiency (formerly: CPE): Minimum score accepted 190 (From 180 to 189*)
IELTS Academic: Minimum score accepted 7 (Between 6.5 and 7*)
TOEFL iBT: Minimum score accepted 100 (From 90 to 99*) Esade code (B051)
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing section: Minimum score accepted 650 (From 550 to 640*). Esade code (7073)
ACT English section: Minimum score 27. Esade code (6922)
PTE Academic: Minimum score accepted 76 (From 70 to 75*)
Duolingo English Test: minimum 160 points

* Requires validation of Esade's Language Department

Minimum per component: The minimum score is based on the official score and not on the "my best scores".

  • Cambridge C1 Advanced (formerly: CAE): minimum of 175 per component
  • IELTS Academic: minimum of 6 per component
  • TOEFL iBT: minimum of 20 per component
  • PTE Academic: minimum of 50 per component

Bachelor of Business Administration & Bachelor in Artificial Intelligence for Business

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Spanish
Knowledge of Spanish is not required

English
Cambridge C1 Advanced (formerly: CAE): Minimum score accepted 190 (From 180 to 189*)
Cambridge C2 Proficiency (formerly: CPE): Minimum score accepted 190 (From 180 to 189*)
IELTS Academic: Minimum score accepted 7 (Between 6.5 and 7*)
TOEFL iBT: Minimum score accepted 100 (From 90 to 99*) Esade code (B051)
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing section: Minimum score accepted 650 (From 550 to 640*). Esade code (7073)
ACT English section: Minimum score 27. Esade code (6922)
PTE Academic: Minimum score accepted 76 (From 70 to 75*)
Duolingo English Test: minimum 160 points

* Requires validation of Esade's Language Department

Minimum per component: The minimum score is based on the official score and not on the "my best scores".

  • Cambridge C1 Advanced (formerly: CAE): minimum of 175 per component
  • IELTS Academic: minimum of 6 per component
  • TOEFL iBT: minimum of 20 per component
  • PTE Academic: minimum of 50 per component

Double Degree in Business Administration & Global Governance, Economics & Legal Order

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Spanish
Knowledge of Spanish is not required

English
Cambridge C1 Advanced (formerly: CAE): Minimum score accepted 190 (From 180 to 189*)
Cambridge C2 Proficiency (formerly: CPE): Minimum score accepted 190 (From 180 to 189*)
IELTS Academic: Minimum score accepted 7 (Between 6.5 and 7*)
TOEFL iBT: Minimum score accepted 100 (From 90 to 99*) Esade code (B051)
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing section: Minimum score accepted 650 (From 550 to 640*). Esade code (7073)
ACT English section: Minimum score 27. Esade code (6922)
PTE Academic: Minimum score accepted 76 (From 70 to 75*)
Duolingo English Test: minimum 160 points

* Requires validation of Esade's Language Department

Minimum per component: The minimum score is based on the official score and not on the "my best scores".

  • Cambridge C1 Advanced (formerly: CAE): minimum of 175 per component
  • IELTS Academic: minimum of 6 per component
  • TOEFL iBT: minimum of 20 per component
  • PTE Academic: minimum of 50 per component

Double Degree in Law + Global Governance, Economics & Legal Order

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Spanish
Native or very high proficiency
DELE C2
Candidates who are not native Spanish speakers who wish to enter a programme taught in Spanish or partially in Spanish, must demonstrate their proficiency in this language in a personal interview.

English
Cambridge C1 Advanced (formerly: CAE): Minimum score accepted 190 (From 180 to 189*)
Cambridge C2 Proficiency (formerly: CPE): Minimum score accepted 190 (From 180 to 189*)
IELTS Academic: Minimum score accepted 7 (Between 6.5 and 7*)
TOEFL iBT: Minimum score accepted 100 (From 90 to 99*) Esade code (B051)
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing section: Minimum score accepted 650 (From 550 to 640*). Esade code (7073)
ACT English section: Minimum score 27. Esade code (6922)
PTE Academic: Minimum score accepted 76 (From 70 to 75*)
Duolingo English Test: minimum 160 points
    
* Requires validation of Esade's Language Department

Minimum per component: The minimum score is based on the official score and not on the "my best scores".

  • Cambridge C1 Advanced (formerly: CAE): minimum of 175 per component
  • IELTS Academic: minimum of 6 per component
  • TOEFL iBT: minimum of 20 per component
  • PTE Academic: minimum of 50 per component

Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Bilingual Section

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Spanish
Native or very high proficiency
DELE C2
Candidates who are not native Spanish speakers who wish to enter a programme taught in Spanish or partially in Spanish, must demonstrate their proficiency in this language in a personal interview.

English
Cambridge B2 First (formerly: FCE): Minimum score accepted 170 (From 155 to 169*)
IELTS Academic: Minimum score accepted 6 (Between 5.5 and 6*)
TOEFL iBT: Minimum score accepted 70 (From 55 to 69*) Esade code (B051)
550 on the SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing section. Esade code (7073)
25 on the ACT English section. Esade code (6922)
Duolingo English Test: minimum 160 points

* Requires validation of Esade's Language Department

Bachelor in Law

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Spanish
Native or very high proficiency
DELE C2
Candidates who are not native Spanish speakers who wish to enter a programme taught in Spanish or partially in Spanish, must demonstrate their proficiency in this language in a personal interview.

English
Cambridge B2 First (formerly: FCE): Minimum score accepted 170 (From 155 to 169*)
IELTS Academic: Minimum score accepted 6 (Between 5.5 and 6*)
TOEFL iBT: Minimum score accepted 70 (From 55 to 69*) Esade code (B051)
550 on the SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing section. Esade code (7073)
25 on the ACT English section. Esade code (6922)
Duolingo English Test: minimum 160 points

* Requires validation of Esade's Language Department

Double Degree in Business Administration + Bachelor in Law

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Spanish
Native or very high proficiency
DELE C2
Candidates who are not native Spanish speakers who wish to enter a programme taught in Spanish or partially in Spanish, must demonstrate their proficiency in this language in a personal interview.

English
Cambridge B2 First (formerly: FCE): Minimum score accepted 170 (From 155 to 169*)
IELTS Academic: Minimum score accepted 6 (Between 5.5 and 6*)
TOEFL iBT: Minimum score accepted 70 (From 55 to 69*) Esade code (B051)
550 on the SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing section. Esade code (7073)
25 on the ACT English section. Esade code (6922)
Duolingo English Test: minimum 160 points

* Requires validation of Esade's Language Department

English waivers/exemptions

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The Admissions Committee makes the final decision on granting you an exemption from an English language test.

You might be exempted from an English test if:

1. English is (or was) your primary language during your secondary school education for at least 2,5 years in one of the following countries: (and you have proof of this):
Australia
Canada (with the exception of Quebec)
New Zealand
Ireland
South-Africa
United Kingdom (with the exception of Commonwealth countries and territories)
United States of America

2. English language was (or will be) part of your final examinations in one of the following diplomas, on which admission is based:

International Baccalaureate (IB):

  • English A (English Language/Literature/Language & Literature) HL 4 / SL 5.
  • English B (English Language/Literature/Language & Literature) HL 5 / SL 7.

American High School Diploma (at least 2,5 years).

(I)GCSE - A-level:

  • English Language (minimum Grade B or 6)
  • English Second Language (minimum Grade A or 7)
  • English Language & Literature (minimum Grade B or 6)

Dutch four-year HBO diploma:

  • English language pass at 8 (Goed)

European Baccalaureate:

  • English language L1 (70%); three hours per week minimum)
  • English language L2 (80%); three hours per week minimum)

Switzerland Certificat de Maturité / Maturitätszeugnis / Attestato di Maturità.

  • Pass English with 5 (bien/gut/bene)

Enrollment Requirements

After receiving your Admission to an Esade Bachelor’s programme and before starting the programme, in order to enroll at Esade, you must provide documentary proof that you meet the academic requirements for university entrance in the education system in which you received secondary schooling.

Depending on the education system in which you took your secondary studies, you must follow a certain procedure to demonstrate that you meet our enrollment requirements:

Spanish Bachillerato Students

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You must pass your first PAU/ EBAU/EvAU examinations in June. Retake exam scores will not be considered.

We do not require that students to take any specific subject for the Fase Voluntaria of the PAU/ EBAU/ EvAU but it is highly recommended and valued during the admissions process if any subjects related to the program of study are taken.

Education systems of the European Union, the International Baccalaureate (IB), Switzerland, Colombia or China

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Students from education systems of the European Union, China, Switzerland, Norway or countries that have signed international agreements with Spain, and (as well as) students who have the International (IB) or European Baccalaureate must present the credential issued by UNEDasiss and meet the university entry requirements of their country of origin.

UNEDasiss is responsible for the verification of compliance with the university access requirements for students from the above-mentioned education systems and the issuance of the appropriate accreditation.

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Other education systems

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Students from the education systems included in the following list must follow the Homologation process instead of UNEDassis. Bear in mind that we refer here to education systems and not specific countries. Please consult the complete list of systems.

You must satisfy the academic requirements for access to university in the education system in which you completed secondary school and have your secondary education studies officially recognized via Homologation in order to be able to enroll at Esade after admission. Also, please note that this process can take approximately four months to complete. Therefore, it is essential that you begin this process as soon as you have all the required documentation ready. You will not be able to enroll at Esade if you do not present the voucher indicating that you have applied for homologation

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