The Double Degree in Finance with Tilburg School of Economics and Management is a challenging two-year program taught entirely in English. It is designed for students currently enrolled in the first year of the Luiss Master's program in Economics and Finance, majoring in Finance.

Students who complete the program will earn a Master’s degree in Economics and Finance and a Master’s degree in Finance issued by Tilburg University. 

The program is structured as follows: 

• The first year is spent at Luiss (Rome)
• the second year is spent at Tilburg University (Tilburg)
   

Luiss students will be registered at Luiss during their time at Tilburg and will continue to pay tuition fees to Luiss. Starting with the 2026/27 mobility year, the following TiU tuition fees will also apply during the mobility year:

• Students with EU or EEA nationality who do not yet hold a Dutch Master’s degree are required to pay the statutory fees. Luiss students will later receive a scholarship from Tilburg University equal to the amount of the statutory fees. 
• Non-EEA/EU nationals, as well as EEA/EU nationals who already hold a Dutch Master’s degree, are required to pay the institutional fees. However, students will benefit from an adjustment and are required to pay 70% of the institutional tuition fee.  

Both the statutory and institutional fees are published on Tilburg University’s website.

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.

Prof. Christian Brownlees,
Academic Coordinator 
cbrownlees@luiss.it

Details regarding the application procedure, the selection process, deadlines, and further information will be provided in the relevant call for applications. If you have any questions about which documents to upload or need more information about the required documents, please contact International Degree Programs before the application deadline.

Students selected for a Double Degree program must adhere to the corresponding study plan. They must accept all the changes listed in the study plan, especially regarding languages and other activities.

Who can apply

Students enrolled in the first year of the Luiss Master’s program in Economics and Finance, majoring in Finance, can apply to this program.

Available slots

Each year, four students can participate in the program. 

Requirements (updated for the 2026–2027 mobility year)

Candidates for this program should meet the following requirements:

• A weighted average grade of 26/30 or higher
• Having passed at least 2 exams from core courses during the official extraordinary Winter exam session of the current academic year

Selected students must pass the following exams before departure, under penalty of exclusion:

• Mathematical Methods or Probability (first semester)
• Econometric Theory or Advanced Corporate Finance (second semester)

As for English, students must possess at least a B2.4 level (European Framework of Reference), demonstrated by one of the following certifications:

• TOEFL IBT: minimum score of 75/120
• IELTS: minimum score of 6.5
• Duolingo: minimum score of 115
• Cambridge: CPE, CAE, FCE with a minimum grade of B
• Trinity School Language Academy in Rome
• Luiss University Language Center
• International Secondary School Diploma, taught entirely in English
• Bachelor’s Degree taught entirely in English

Selection Criteria

Eligible candidates will be ranked based on their academic performance and the criteria listed in the table below. Academic performance is assessed based on the data available to the Student Office by the deadline specified in the Call for Applications (usually mid-February).

Summary of Deadlines (updated for the 2026–2027 mobility year)

Disclaimer: Dates may be subject to change; please refer to this webpage for the latest updates.

Please note that this agreement between Luiss and Tilburg University for the 2026/2027 academic year is currently awaiting final approval.

• When to apply
• Useful Information about Your Mobility

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.