Double Degree in Business Transformation with Paris Dauphine University, France
Program Highlights
The program will equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to successfully navigate organizational change. The versatility gained from having two qualifications will help you access a wide range of career paths and opportunities, giving you greater flexibility in your professional journey.
The program is structured as follows:
- The first year is at Luiss (Rome)
- The second year is spent at Paris Dauphine University (Paris)
As part of the program, you will participate in the so-called “alternance,” where you will alternate between periods of classroom-based learning and periods of work experience at a company related to your field of study. This is one of the program’s strengths, but at the same time, it requires a solid command of the French language as well as some prior work experience. For this reason, our eligibility criteria include a B2-level French certificate and evidence of prior work experience (see below).
You can find more detailed information about the program criteria (French level, memorandum, and alternance) in the Infopack available in the useful documents sections of this web page.
Reasons to apply
- Interdisciplinary Approach: The program offers a multidisciplinary approach to this field of study, integrating aspects of management, technology, finance, and strategy.
- International Perspective: Paris Dauphine University, located in France, offers an international perspective on business transformation. This can be especially valuable in a globalized business environment where companies operate across borders.
- Reputation of Paris Dauphine University: The university is renowned for its academic excellence. A degree from a reputable institution can positively impact your career prospects and open doors to opportunities.
Fees:
Luiss students will be enrolled at Luiss during their time at Paris-Dauphine and will continue to pay tuition fees to Luiss only. Students are exempt from paying tuition fees at Paris-Dauphine.
Degree Diploma:
If participating students comply with the rules and conditions of both universities, they will receive two degrees, which will be issued according to each university’s procedures.
Academic Coordinator at Luiss Business School
Fabian Kurt Falk Homberg, Associate Professor
Application Process
Applications for this program are open from late February through March, and the following categories of applicants are eligible:
- Students enrolled in the final year of the Bachelor's Degree in the 2025/2026 academic year who plan to enroll in the first year of the Master's in Management at Luiss in 2026/2027. Students can choose any of the three available Management majors.
- Bachelor’s degree graduates planning to enroll in the first year of the Master’s in Management program at Luiss in the 2026/2027 academic year. Students can choose any of the three available Management majors.
Although selections take place while you are in the third year of your BA or are a graduate, the mobility year occurs in the second year of your Master's program in Management.
Eligible candidates will be ranked based on their academic performance, which is calculated as follows:
| CRITERION | PERCENTAGE | DETAILS |
| Weighted GPA | 50% |
Starting from the minimum passing grade (18/30)
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| English language proficiency level | 40% |
To be calculated according to the 6 levels (from A1 to C2) of the CEFR standard
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| International experience | 10% |
To be considered in the following cases:
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You can find all the details about the application process in last year's Call for Applications, which is available at the bottom of this page. Please note that certain aspects may change annually. If you are interested in the program, please feel free to contact International Degree Programs at international@luiss.it.
International Degree Programs
Sergio Rios Perez and
Francesca Annunziata
Agnese Antioco
and Laura Bernaola Picca
Meri Kazazi and
Anna Meneghin
Elena Salemi,
Nicla Scaglione,
and Camilla Viganotti
Viale Romania 32,
00197 Rome
Tel: +39 06 85225592
international@luiss.it
Opening hours
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday:
10 a.m. to noon;
Tuesday and Thursday:
3 pm–4 pm
Available slots
For the next mobility year, up to 3 students can take part in the program.
Application Criteria
Here are the criteria you need to meet to apply. Details can be found in the Call for Applications.
- Weighted average grade equal to or above 28/30; the Academic Commission reserves the right to consider applicants with a lower average grade (equal to or above 26.50), subject to the successful outcome of their application to the Luiss Master’s in Management.
- Credits: at least 136 ECTS
- English language: Applicants must have at least a C1 level (European Framework of Reference), as assessed by one of the following certifications:
- IELTS: minimum score of 7.0
- TOEFL IBT: minimum score of 91/120
- Cambridge: First Certificate in English with a minimum grade of A or higher
- Trinity School Language Academy in Rome – C1 level
- Luiss University Language Center – C1 level
- International Secondary School Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree taught entirely in English.
- Duolingo: minimum score of 130
Successful candidates accepted into the program must meet the following criteria before the mobility year:
- At least 6 months of internship in a company, completed by July 2027 (prior to the mobility year); a company certificate will be required.
- A B2 level in French, to be obtained by July 2027; any language certificate is accepted, but it must be valid by July of the mobility year, prior to the start of the mobility period in France.
Luiss Call for Applications: Timeline
This section has been updated for the 2027–2028 year abroad.
| Call publication | Beginning of February 2026 |
| Applications for the program open on | March 2, 2026 |
| Application deadline | March 16, 2026, by 4:00 pm |
| Selection Results | By April 13, 2026 (this date may be subject to change) |
| Confirmation of your participation | Required within one business day |
Important rule:
Students selected for this Double Degree program are required to follow the study plan corresponding to their mobility year. This study plan will be provided in due course by the International Degree Programs office. Please note that study plans are reviewed annually, and changes may occur to reflect the academic offerings of both universities.
While every effort will be made to provide students with complete, accurate, and timely information, Luiss reserves the right to change, amend, modify, or revoke the aforementioned program.
Luiss is not responsible for any cancellation or modification resulting from events beyond its control. If the program is canceled or modified for these reasons, Luiss will inform all interested students in a timely manner.