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BOE-A-2026-3216 ·12 February 2026 ·Act critical
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Private IE Universidad Madrid recognised as a higher education institution

Law 4/2025 officially recognises the private university IE Universidad Madrid as a higher education institution, in accordance with Article 4 of Organic Law 2/2023 and Article 29.1 of the Statute approved by Organic Law 3/1983. This recognition enables the institution to offer official degrees and integrate into the national education system, ensuring validity for all students and qualifications.

In 2 key points

  1. IE Universidad Madrid recognised as a higher education institution (art. 4 de la Ley Orgánica 2/2023)
  2. Validity of official degrees for all students (art. 29.1 del Estatuto aprobado por Ley Orgánica 3/1983)

How it affects those involved

For students, this opens the possibility of accessing official degrees issued by a recognised private university. For educational authorities, it expands the catalogue of authorised institutions. Advisors and families should verify that the qualifications offered are State-recognised. Private universities may improve their visibility and academic appeal.

Lifecycle

2026-02-12PublishedPublished in the BOE
2025-12-20Into forceComes into force (fecha_vigencia (indice oficial del BOE))
Official text Based on BOE data (boe.es). Information, not advice.

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