Double Degree in International Business with Paris Dauphine University, France

Dauphine Business Transformation
Degree
Double and Triple Degree
Duration
2 Years
Year
2026/2027

Programme features  

The Double Degree in International Business with Paris Dauphine University is a two-year programme aimed at students enrolled in the first year of the Master's Degree in Management, with a major in International Management, Entrepreneurship and Innovation or Luxury, Fashion and Made in Italy. 

As part of the program, you will undertake an apprenticeship (called in France as alternance) where you will alternate between periods of classroom-based learning and periods of work experience in a company related to your field of study. This format allows you to gain work experience and build a strong professional network before graduation. 

Programme structure  

The Programme is structured as follows: 

  • the first year is spent at Luiss; 
  • the second year is spent at Paris Dauphine University in Paris. 

Available places  

Five places are available for each academic year. 

Who can apply  

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

Eligible majors

  • International Management 
  • Entrepreneurship and Innovation 
  • Luxury, Fashion, and Made in Italy 

The apprenticeship experience (alternance)

  • The apprenticeship experience embedded in this program, 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, we require a B2 French level and evidence of previous work experience as part of our eligibility criteria. 
  • You can find more detailed information about the programme criteria (French level, memoire and alternance) in the Infopack available in this web page. 

Fees and taxes 

Luiss students will pay tuition fees exclusively to Luiss and will therefore be exempt from paying tuition fees at Paris Dauphine University. 

Qualifications awarded  

Upon completing the Programme, students will earn a Master's Degree in Management from Luiss and a Master of International Business Management and NCT Projects (MIB) from Paris Dauphine University. 

To obtain the Double Degree, participants must comply with the regulations and requirements set by both universities. 

Disclaimer:  

The information in this table is reviewed annually and may be updated for future mobility years. Applicants are advised to regularly check this page for any updates before submitting their application. 

Luiss Academic Coordinator

Luigi Marengo 
Faculty | lmarengo@luiss.it 

International Degree Programmes 
Viale Romania 32, 
00197 Rome 

For generic queries: 
international@luiss.it 

For questions about the Programme  
Laura Bernaola Picca 
lbernaolapicca@luiss.it  
T +39 06 85225471   

Key Academic Rules 

  • Interested students are required to read the study plan and its rules. As a rule, changes to the study plan are not permitted
  • 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 the regulations of Paris Dauphine. 

Information about the thesis  

The two universities will provide detailed information on procedures and related deadlines throughout the Programme. For reference: 

  • Students from Luiss and Paris Dauphine University are required to follow the procedures set by their respective universities regarding thesis assignment, registration for the graduation session, deadlines, and uploading the final paper. 
  • Both Luiss and Paris Dauphine University require an oral defence of the thesis, following the methods and procedures established by each university. 
  • Each university will assess and award the final grade for the thesis according to its own academic standards. 

Luiss around Europe: Paris and Université Paris-Dauphine

How to apply   

Details on the application process and additional information not available on this page will be published in the relevant Call for Application
For more information, please contact the International Degree Programs office at international@luiss.it

Admission Criteria  

For future mobility years, the admission requirements will be reviewed and updated on this page around September each year. 

Requirements for applications for the 2026/2027 mobility year
A weighted average of 28/30 or higher. The Academic Committee reserves the right to consider applications with a lower average (but not less than 26.50/30), subject to successful admission to the Luiss Master's Degree in Management. 
Credits earned: at least 136 ECTS. 

English language proficiency at least at C1 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), certified by one of the following qualifications: 

  • IELTS: minimum score 7.0 
  • TOEFL iBT: minimum score 91/120 
  • Cambridge English Qualification (First Certificate in English): minimum grade A 
  • Trinity School Language Academy in Rome: C1 level 
  • Luiss Language Centre: C1 level 
  • An international secondary school diploma or a bachelor's degree taught entirely in English 
  • Duolingo English Test: minimum score of 130 
Have completed at least 6 months of internship experience in a business setting by July 2027. A certificate issued by the company will be required. 
Achieve a B2 level in French by July 2027. Any language certificate is accepted, provided it was issued within the two years prior to departure (i.e., not before 1 September 2025). 

Selection Criteria 

The eligible candidates will be ranked based on their academic performance, which is calculated as follows:

CriterionWeightDetails 
Weighted average 50% Calculated based on the minimum passing grade for exams (18/30). 
Level of English proficiency 40% Calculated based on the six levels of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), from A1 to C2. 
International experience 10% 

It will be considered in one of the following cases:

  • having participated in a university mobility programme abroad (in person or virtually) for at least one semester;
  • having obtained a bachelor's degree in a country other than your country of origin;
  • having completed an internship or traineeship abroad lasting at least 150 hours (a certificate is required). 

Call timeline – mobility year 2027–2028 

For future years of mobility, the timeline will be reviewed and updated on this page around September each year. 

Phase Timeline 
Publication of the call for applications Early February 2026 
Opening of applications 2 March 2026 
Deadline for submitting applications 16 March 2026 by 4:00 pm 
Publication of selection results By 13 April 2026 (the date may change) 
Confirmation of participation Within one working day 

Read the Call for Applications – Mobility Year 2026-2027 

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