Double Degree in Finance with Bayes Business School, United Kingdom

Degree
Double and Triple Degree
Duration
2 Years
Year
2026/2027

Programme features  

This Double Degree is aimed at students enrolled in the first year of Luiss's Master's Degree in Finance, with majors in Corporate Finance and Financial Markets (TBC). Designed to deliver advanced expertise in corporate finance, financial markets, and investment analysis, the programme brings together the academic strengths of Luiss and Bayes Business School, an institution internationally recognised for the excellence of its education in finance. 

As part of the programme, students will spend a period of study in London, one of the world's leading financial centres, benefiting from an international academic environment and direct exposure to a dynamic global ecosystem in the fields of finance and business. 

Programme structure  

The programme is structured as follows: 

  • The first year takes place at Luiss; 
  • The second year takes place at Bayes Business School. 

Places available  

There are 2 places available for each academic year. 

Who is eligible to apply?  

The call for applications for the 2027–2028 mobility year is open to students enrolled in the first year of Luiss's Master's degree in Finance during the 2026–2027 academic year. 

Eligible majors

  • Corporate Finance 
  • Financial Markets (TBC) 

Fees and charges 

Luiss students will pay their tuition fees solely to Luiss and will therefore be exempt from paying tuition fees at Bayes Business School. 

Qualifications awarded  

  • Upon completion of the programme, students will be awarded a Master’s Degree in Finance from Luiss and an MSc in Finance from Bayes Business School. 
  • To obtain the Double Degree, participants must comply with the regulations and requirements set by both Luiss and Bayes Business School, with particular regard to academic credits, attendance at teaching activities, and adherence to the stipulated deadlines. 

Disclaimer:  

The information on this page – including eligible degree programmes and majors, admission requirements, and so on – is reviewed annually and may be updated for future years of mobility. Applicants are encouraged to check this page regularly for any updates before submitting their application. 

Luiss Academic Coordinator

Pierluigi Murro 
Faculty | pmurro@luiss.it  

International Degree Programmes
Viale Romania 32
00197 Rome

For general queries:
international@luiss.it

For questions about the programme:  
Vincenzo Fierro 
vfierro@luiss.it 
Tel. +39 06 85225592

Key academic regulations

  • Students who are interested are required to read the curriculum and the rules that apply to it. As a general rule, it is not possible to make changes to the curriculum. 
  • The exams listed in the curriculum must be taken and passed before the start of the mobility year. 
  • During the mobility period, students will be subject to the regulations of Bayes Business School. 

Information about the thesis

Detailed information about the procedures and their associated deadlines will be provided by the two universities during the course of the programme. For reference: 

  • Students are required to comply with the procedures and deadlines set by both institutions for the completion of their thesis. 
  • Students will develop their dissertation project during the mobility period, under the supervision of two supervisors – one from Luiss and one from Bayes Business School. The thesis proposal must be approved by both supervisors and meet the academic standards set by the two institutions. 
  • The dissertation project is an individual piece of work. 
  • Each institution will assess the final dissertation in accordance with its own academic criteria and regulations. 

The Luiss dissertation is considered equivalent to the Business Research Project at Bayes Business School. The deadline for submitting the Business Research Project is September 2026, in accordance with the terms and procedures set by Bayes Business School. 

Students will be required to defend their theses at Luiss during one of the official graduation sessions available from October 2026 onwards. 

Further information

  • Students selected for a Double Degree programme are required to follow the curriculum set out for the year of mobility, including any changes, particularly those relating to language courses and other academic activities. 
  • While Luiss is committed to providing complete, accurate, and timely information, it reserves the right to modify, update, or withdraw the programme at any time. 
  • Luiss is not responsible for any cancellations or changes to the programme that arise from circumstances beyond its control. Should this occur, all affected students will be informed promptly. 

How to apply

Details of the application procedure and any further information not available on this page will be published in the relevant Call for Applications. 
For further information, please contact the International Degree Programmes Office at international@luiss.it. 

Admission Criteria (mobility year 2026/27)

For future years of mobility, the admission requirements are reviewed and updated on this page, typically in September of each year. 

Requirements for applications for the 2026/2027 mobility year
Weighted average of 27.5/30 or higher; 
All first-semester exams must be taken and recorded by the deadline specified in the Call for Applications (usually by mid-February); 
A bachelor's degree grade of 105/110 or higher; 

English language requirements: 
 

  • TOEFL (iBT or Home Edition): a minimum score of 100, with at least 25 in the Writing section; 
  • IELTS Academic: a minimum score of 7.0, with at least 6.5 in the Writing section and no less than 6.0 in each of the other sections (please note that the IELTS Indicator is not accepted). 

    English language certificates must not have been awarded more than two years before the programme start date (September 2026).

Selection criteria (mobility year 2026/27)

Candidates who meet the admission requirements will be placed on the ranking list based on their academic record and the criteria set out in the table below. Academic records will be assessed based on the data available at the Student Administration Office by the deadline specified in the Call for Applications (usually mid-February). 

CriterionWeighting
Weighted average 35% 
Registered credits (CFU) 33% 
Level of English language proficiency 25% 
Bachelor's degree grade 5% 
Credits awarded for internships 2% 

Call for Applications – Deadlines for the 2026/2027 Mobility Year

For future years of mobility, the timeline is reviewed and updated on this page, typically in September each year. 

Phase Timeline 
Publication of the call for applications Early December 2025 
Opening of the application period 8 January 2026 
Deadline for submitting applications 21 January 2026 
Publication of the selection results Late February 2026 
Confirmation of participation Within one working day 

Read the Call for Applications – Mobility Year 2026–2027 

Application instructions – 2026–2027 mobility year

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