ACE – Triple Degree in Business with Renmin University and George Washington University, China and the United States
- Degree
- Double and Triple Degree
- Duration
- 3 Years
- Year
- 2026/2027
Features of the programme | ACE – Triple Degree in Business is a programme designed for students who aspire to become future leaders in key business sectors across North America, Europe, and East Asia. ACE helps students develop a solid understanding of the key factors in business management within global business contexts. It also equips them with critical and analytical skills, as well as transferable abilities like teamwork and effective communication, which are applicable across a wide range of cultural and business contexts. Students will have the opportunity to explore the culture and business environments of three different continents, experiencing the lifestyle of these historic capitals and taking advantage of the networking opportunities that these global cities offer. The course provides students with a comprehensive and truly international perspective. In addition to courses in economics and business management, students will explore quantitative methods, the Chinese language, and the humanities. Teaching will include interactive lectures, group projects, presentations, simulations, and exercises based on integrated case studies. Assessment will be based on simulations of real-world cases, quizzes, presentations, and projects. Upon completing this programme, students will be awarded three qualifications – one from each partner university – and will be fully prepared to take on leadership roles in international companies and institutions, or to enrol in top-tier postgraduate courses. |
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Programme structure | Year 1: Business Fundamentals at Luiss (Rome) Year 2: Doing Business in Europe at Luiss (Rome) Year 3: Doing Business in China at Renmin University of China (Beijing) Year 4: Doing Business in the U.S. at George Washington University (Washington, D.C.) The Programme is subject to a particularly detailed credit recognition procedure. Although it is formally classified as a three-year degree course corresponding to 180 ECTS credits, students are required to fulfil additional academic obligations to meet the requirements for the award of two further foreign qualifications. |
Places available | Up to 15 places are available for Luiss students. |
Who is eligible to apply? | To apply for the ACE Programme, students must be enrolled in the first year of the Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration at Luiss in the 2026/2027 academic year. The selection process will conclude at the end of the first semester of the 2026/2027 academic year. Students with Chinese citizenship are not eligible to apply for the ACE Programme through Luiss. Please note: Students with Chinese citizenship may apply to ACE through Luiss if they meet the definition of international students as set out in Document Jiaowaihan [2020]12 of the Chinese Ministry of Education and if they satisfy RUC's admission requirements for international students. |
Fees and charges | Luiss students pay their tuition fees solely to Luiss. Students are required to pay tuition fees to Luiss for the entire duration of the programme (4 years). Students are responsible for covering any additional expenses during the programme, including food, accommodation, textbooks, visas, insurance, and travel costs. |
Qualifications awarded | Upon completing the programme, students will be awarded the following qualifications:
To be awarded the final qualification, participants must comply with the regulations and conditions set by each university regarding credits, attendance, and deadlines. |
Disclaimer:
The information provided on this page – including the eligible degrees at Luiss, majors, and admission requirements – is reviewed annually and may be updated for future mobility years. Applicants are advised to check this webpage regularly for the latest information before applying.
Luiss Academic Coordinator
Rumen Ivaylov Pozharliev
Faculty | rpozharliev@luiss.it
Silvia Menegazzi
Faculty | smenegazzi@luiss.it
International Degree Programmes
Viale Romania 32
00197 Rome
For general enquiries:
international@luiss.it
For questions about the Programme:
Anna Meneghin
ameneghin@luiss.it
Tel. +39 06 85225588
Luigi Picardo
lpicardo@luiss.it Tel.
+39 0685225764
Key academic regulations
- Students who are interested are required to read and understand the curriculum and the rules that apply to it. These provisions are to be considered binding for the successful completion of the Triple Degree.
- The list of courses may change if the academic programmes offered by Renmin University, George Washington University, or Luiss are modified.
- The specified exams must be taken and passed in the academic year indicated in the schedule (and not later). Any changes must be formally authorised by the Academic Committee.
Information about the thesis
Students are required to complete their final thesis during their fourth year at GW.
Students must adhere to the procedures and deadlines for the thesis as jointly specified by the partner universities. Each institution will assess the final dissertation according to its own assessment criteria.
Students are reminded that they must follow the standard Luiss procedure for thesis assignment, registration for the degree examination, and uploading the thesis.
For further information, please refer to the following page.
Further information will be provided to students during their fourth year.
Additional information
- Students selected for a Double Degree Programme are required to follow the prescribed study plan for their year of mobility, including any changes, with particular attention to language courses and other academic activities.
- While every effort is made to provide students with complete, accurate, and timely information, Luiss reserves the right to make changes, add to, or withdraw the programme.
- Luiss is not responsible for any cancellations or changes resulting from events beyond its control. Should the Programme be cancelled or modified for these reasons, Luiss will promptly inform all affected students.
How to apply
Details of the application procedure and any further information not found on this webpage will be provided in the relevant Call for Applications. For further information, please contact the International Degree Programmes Office at the following email address: international@luiss.it
Admission Criteria (mobility year 2026/27)
For future editions, the eligibility criteria will be reviewed and updated around September each year.
| Requirements for applications for the 2026/2027 academic year |
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| A weighted average (GPA) of 27/30 or higher, with no grade below 21/30, by February 2027 |
| At least three exams, with results recorded, totalling 20 ECTS credits, by February 2027 |
A valid English language certificate from one of the following:
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Selection Criteria (mobility year 2026/27)
Eligible candidates will be placed on the ranking list after their Selection Score has been assessed, as shown in the table below. Academic performance is assessed based on the data available to the Student Administration Office by the deadline specified in the Call for Applications (usually at the beginning of February).
| Criterion | Weighting | Details |
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| Recorded ECTS credits | 20% | The academic score will take into account all credits recorded by the deadline specified in the Call for Applications (usually in early February). Credits related to LABA01 - Coding in Action Lab (Module I) will not be taken into account. |
| Weighted average | 20% | The academic score will include all credits recorded by the deadline specified in the Call for Applications (typically in early February). Credits for LABA01 - Coding in Action Lab (Module I) will not be taken into account. |
| English language level | 20% | According to the CEFR levels. |
| Written test | 15% | The test will include general knowledge questions about politics, culture, and society in Europe, China, and the USA, as well as about international business. |
| Motivational interview | 20% | |
| Chinese language (not compulsory) | 5% | Based on three levels: A (A1 and A2), B (B1 and B2), and C (C1 and C2). Only officially issued HSK certificates will be accepted. |
Call for applications – deadlines for the 2027–2028 intake
For future editions, the schedule of deadlines is reviewed and updated on this web page, typically in September each year.
| Phase | Timeline |
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| Opening of the application period | December / January 2026 |
| Application deadline | By January 2026 |
| Deadline for submitting applications | Early February 2026 |
| Selection interviews and written test | TBD |
| Notification of results | Mid-February 2027 |
| Confirmation of participation from admitted students | By mid-February 2027 |
| Deadline for enrolment at Renmin | By February 2027 |
