The Double Degree in Economics with Nova is a challenging two-year program taught entirely in English.

Upon completing the program, students will earn a Master’s degree in Economics and Finance from Luiss University and a Portuguese Master’s degree in Economics from Universidade Nova de Lisboa.

The program is structured as follows:

• The first year is spent at Luiss (Rome)
• The second year is spent at NOVA (Lisbon)

Students selected for the Double Degree will be registered at Luiss during their time at NOVA and will continue to pay tuition fees to Luiss. Students will be exempt from paying tuition at NOVA.

To earn a Double Degree, students must comply with the rules and conditions of both their home and host universities regarding credits, attendance, deadlines, and more.

Sara Biagini

Associate Professor

Homepage | sbiagini@luiss.it

Details regarding the application process not available on this web page will be provided in the Call for Applications 2026/27, which will be uploaded to the 'Useful documents' section at the bottom of this page.

Who can apply

Students enrolled in the first year of the Luiss Master's Program in Economics and Finance, with majors in Economics and Finance, can apply to this program.

Available slots

For the 2026/27 mobility year, 2 students can take part in the program. 

Requirements (updated for the 2026–2027 mobility year)

Candidates for this program should meet the following requirements:

• Weighted average grade of 26/30 or higher
• Students are required to pass all exams taught during the 1st semester and are strongly encouraged to pass all exams taught during the 2nd semester.

As for English, students must possess at least a C1 level (European Framework of Reference), demonstrated by one of the following certifications:

• CAE grade B or C;
• IELTS score of 7 or higher (NOT an online test);
• TOEFL iBT score of 91 or higher;
• A bachelor's degree taught entirely in English;

English language certificates must not be older than two years as of the start of the mobility period (September 1, 2026).

Selection Criteria

Candidates will be ranked based on their academic performance score, which is calculated according to the following criteria:

Summary of Deadlines

Disclaimer: Dates may change; please check this webpage for the latest updates.

• When to apply
• Useful information for your move

The student experience

• Francesco Mazzola: a dream job in international finance with the ECB
• Francesco Corea: a year in Lisbon, a double degree, and a PhD

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.