Double Degree in Global Finance with Fordham University, USA
- Degree
- Double and Triple Degree
- Duration
- 2 Years
- Year
- 2027/2028
Features of the programme | This Double Degree is aimed at students enrolled in the first year of the Master's Degrees in Finance and Economics, or Financial Institutions and Markets at Luiss, as well as those in the final year of the Master's Degrees in Economics and Finance or Corporate Finance. Delivered in partnership with the Fordham Gabelli School of Business, the Programme provides in-depth knowledge of global financial markets, risk management, financing strategies, and capital-raising operations in an international context. Through a rigorous, practice-oriented programme of study, students develop the analytical and strategic skills needed to meet the challenges of an increasingly complex and global financial sector. As part of the Programme, students will spend a period of study in New York, one of the world's leading financial centres and home to major financial institutions and multinationals. The programme combines intensive academic study with company visits and opportunities for direct interaction with industry professionals, providing a practical insight into international finance and the global economic environment. |
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Programme structure | This program is structured in a 7-week Summer Term in New York City (Usually from June to July, exact dates will be confirmed by Fordham at a later stage) |
Available places | There are 30 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:
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Eligible majors |
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Fees | The Double Degree in Global Finance with the Fordham Gabelli School of Business is a tuition-paying program. Fordham University will make financial aid available for the program and students are eligible to receive a scholarship grant from Fordham University Gabelli School of Business. This scholarship is valid for every student selected for the program and it will automatically reduce Fordham fees. The fees for the summer 2026 are $23,934. Please note that tuition does not include living expenses. In addition to tuition and the health insurance fee, Fordham University also charges several student service fees, which for 2026 were $369 and included: $96 General Fee; $227 Technology fee; $46 International Student Services Fee. Books, which should cost less than $200 per course, and travel expenses are not included. Living expenses in New York are not included in tuition and fees. The Fordham International Student Office requires students a budget of about $5,000 for living expenses for their stay in New York. Students are encouraged to look for accommodation in Fordham dorms to avoid housing issues and fraud. As for Fordham on-campus housing, the dormitory fee for the 7-week stay in 2026 corresponded to $1,874. |
Qualifications awarded |
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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 advised to regularly check this page for any updates before submitting their application.
Luiss Academic Coordinators
For Economics and Finance
Nicola Borri
Faculty | nborri@luiss.it
For Corporate Finance
Andrea Polo
Faculty | apolo@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
T +39 06 85225592
Key Academic Rules
- Interested students are required to read and understand the study plan and its rules. These are to be considered binding to the successful completion of the double degree program. Changes to the study plan are not possible.
- The exams listed in the study plan must be taken and passed before the start of the mobility year.
- During the mobility period, students will be subject to Fordham's regulations.
- To have courses taken at Luiss recognised towards a Fordham degree, a minimum average grade of B is required (please refer to the applicable study plan). The minimum acceptable grade for individual courses is B- (currently equivalent to 21/30 on the Luiss grading scale), provided that the overall average of the courses transferred to the Fordham programme remains at B or higher. The courses eligible for recognition are listed in the Study plan. No requests appealing against this rule can be accepted due to strict regulations by the partner university.
Thesis Guidelines
Detailed information about the procedures and their deadlines will be provided by the two universities during the course of the programme. For reference:
- Students will work on their thesis during their second year at Luiss, under the supervision of a Luiss supervisor. Luiss students will defend the Master thesis only at Luiss.
- Students must respect the thesis procedure and deadlines from Luiss only.
- Completion of the Double Degree in Global Finance with Fordham involves the successful defense of the master thesis at Luiss. Therefore, students will be eligible to graduate at Fordham only after having graduated at Luiss.
Further information
- Students selected for a Double Degree Programme are required to comply with the prescribed study plan for their mobility year, including any changes, particularly those related to language courses and other academic activities.
- 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 programme.
- Luiss is not responsible for any cancellations or changes to the Programme due to circumstances beyond its control. Should this occur, all students affected 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 2027/28)
For future mobility years, the admission requirements are reviewed and updated on this page around September each year.
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English language requirements: Students must have a command of English equivalent to at least level B2.4 of the Common European Framework of Reference, as evidenced by one of the following certificates:
English language certificates must not have been obtained more than two years prior to the Programme's start date (September 2026). |
Selection criteria (mobility year 2027/28)
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).
| Criterion | Weighting | Details |
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| Weighted average grade | 35% | Calculated based on the minimum pass mark for exams (18/30). |
| Registered credits | 35% | The score will take into account the credits recorded by the deadline specified in the Call for Applications (usually mid-February). Credits from additional courses (free courses) and internships will not be taken into account. |
| Level of English language proficiency | 25% | Calculated according to the six levels of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), from A1 to C2. |
| Bachelor’s degree grade | 5% | From 100/110 to 110 with honours. |
Call for Applications – Timeline for the mobility year 2027-2028
For future years of mobility, the timeline is reviewed and updated on this page, typically in September each year.
| Phase | Timeline |
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| Publication of the call for applications | Early December 2026 |
| Opening of the application period | 8 January 2027 |
| Deadline for submitting applications | 21 January 2027 by Midday (12pm) |
| Publication of the selection results | The second half of February 2027 |
| Confirmation of participation | Within one working day |
Read the Call for Applications (Economics and Finance) – Mobility Year 2026–2027
Read the Call for Applications (Corporate Finance) – Mobility Year 2026–2027
