IE University
Spain
Programme
Bachelor in Business Administration, Madrid
Personalised Admissions Proposal
Margot’s University Admissions Strategy
After our call, we've put together a shortlist built around your goal of graduating in two to three years, across Spain, the Netherlands, Italy and France, with American universities in Europe as back-up options, plus full support from your first application to settling in after you arrive.
- Name
- Margot X Spangler Tannen
- Location
- USA
- Intended intake
- September 2027
- Curriculum
- US High School Diploma
University Direction
Recommended University Strategy
We built this strategy around what you told us: you want to study in Europe and graduate in two to three years, rather than the usual four in the US. That's why most of your shortlist is made up of universities offering three-year bachelor's degrees, mainly in the Netherlands, Italy and France.
In Spain, where degrees are usually four years, we've picked a couple of options where some of your credits may transfer, so you could still finish in around three years.
As back-up options, we add American universities in Europe (John Cabot, the American University of Rome and SLU Madrid). Because they follow the US credit system, transferring credits from US universities to them is much easier.
We looked for universities with:
- Three-year bachelor's degrees, so you can graduate sooner
- Options where credits may transfer to shorten a longer degree
- English-taught business programmes with international student bodies
- Clear entry routes for US High School Diploma holders
- Strong reputations and career networks across Europe
- American universities in Europe as back-ups, with easy credit transfer
Note on the Netherlands: Studielink
Applications to the University of Amsterdam, Erasmus, Groningen and Leiden all start on Studielink, the Dutch national application portal. Some programmes have early selection deadlines (often 15 January), so the Dutch schools are planned early in the roadmap.
Shortlisted Universities
The schools below are your starting shortlist, Margot. We can adjust the mix as your results come in or your preferences change.
TBS Education
Spain
Programme
Bachelor in Management, Barcelona campus
CUNEF Universidad
Spain
Programme
Business Administration (English track), Madrid
University of Amsterdam
Netherlands
Programme
BSc Business Administration
Erasmus University Rotterdam
Netherlands
Programme
BSc International Business Administration (RSM)
University of Groningen
Netherlands
Programme
BSc International Business
Leiden University
Netherlands
Programme
Closest business-related programme (to be confirmed)
LUISS Guido Carli
Italy
Programme
Bachelor in Economics and Business, Rome
Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore
Italy
Programme
BSc Economics and Management, Milan
ESCP Business School
France / Europe
Programme
Bachelor in Management (BSc)
John Cabot University
Italy · US-style safety
Programme
BA Business Administration, Rome
The American University of Rome
Italy · US-style safety
Programme
BA International Business, Rome
Saint Louis University Madrid
Spain · US-style safety
Programme
BS Business Administration, Madrid campus
Application Roadmap
From your first application to your first week abroad
- 1Autumn 2026
Foundation work
We build the documents every school will see and confirm what each one needs from a US High School Diploma applicant.
What we do:
- Build and polish your CV
- Draft and refine your personal statements
- Confirm entry requirements and deadlines for each school
- Plan transcripts, recommendations and test requirements
- 2October to January
Main applications
We submit to the European schools in order of their deadlines, starting with early rounds and Dutch selection deadlines.
Schools in this wave:
- IE University, TBS Education, CUNEF
- University of Amsterdam, Erasmus, Groningen, Leiden
- LUISS Guido Carli, Università Cattolica
- ESCP Business School
- 3Winter to spring
Safety applications, interviews and offers
We apply to the US-style safety schools, prepare you for interviews and admissions tests, and help you compare offers.
Safety schools:
- John Cabot University
- The American University of Rome
- SLU Madrid
- 4Spring to arrival
Relocation support
Once you've chosen your university, we help you get there and settle in.
What we help with:
- Student visa application
- Finding accommodation
- Residence permit once you arrive
Engagement
Your Support & Fees
What's included
- Applications to every university on your shortlist
- Review of each university's entry requirements for US diploma holders
- CV development
- Personal statement crafting and revisions
- Interview and admissions test preparation
- Regular consultation calls, plus email and WhatsApp support
- Student visa application support
- Accommodation search support
- Residence permit support upon arrival
The fee includes all taxes. University application fees, visa fees and other official costs are paid directly by you.
Programme fee
Application & Relocation Support
€ 3,200
Full support for your university applications and your move abroad. All taxes included.
- Instalment 1: University application support
- € 1,600
- Instalment 2: Relocation support (visa, accommodation, residence permit), due when you enrol and decide to relocate
- € 1,600
- Taxes
- Included
Application fees, visa fees and other official costs are not included and are paid directly by you.
Next Steps
If you're happy to go ahead, just let us know and we'll send the first invoice, share the roadmap and book a call to agree dates and what you start on first.
We're looking forward to working with you, Margot.