Double Degree in Management, Innovation and Sustainability with the University of Mannheim
- Degree
- Double and Triple Degree
- Duration
- 2 Years
- Year
- 2026/2027
Programme features | The Double Degree with the University of Mannheim is a programme aimed at students who intend to enrol in the Master's Degree in Management or the Master's Degree in Strategic Management (only for courses taught in English). |
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Programme structure | The Programme is structured as follows:
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Available places | There are 5 places available for each academic year. |
Who can apply | The call for applications for the 2027–2028 mobility year is open to the following categories of students. Students enrolled in the first year of the Master's Degree in Strategic Management at Luiss Eligible majors:
Students enrolled in the first year of the Master's Degree in Management at Luiss Accepted majors:
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Fees and contributions | Luiss students will pay tuition fees exclusively to Luiss and will therefore be exempt from paying tuition fees at the University of Mannheim. |
Qualifications awarded | Upon completing the Programme, students will earn a Master in Management (M.Sc.) from the University of Mannheim and either a Master's Degree in Strategic Management or a Master's Degree in Management from Luiss. |
Disclaimer:
The information on this page, including eligible courses and majors, admission requirements, and other details, is reviewed annually and may be updated for future mobility years. Applicants are advised to check this page regularly for any updates before submitting their application.
Luiss Academic Coordinators
Andrea Pelaez-Martinez
Faculty | apelaez@luiss.it
Fabian Homberg
Faculty | fhomberg@luiss.it
Angelo Junior Golia
Faculty | agolia@luiss.it
International Degree Programmes
Viale Romania 32,
00197 Rome
For generic queries:
international@luiss.it
For questions about the Programme
Elena Salemi
esalemi@luiss.it
T +39 06 85225954
Key Academic Rules
- Interested students must read and understand the study plan and its rules. As a general rule, it is not possible to make changes to the curriculum.
- 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 the University of Mannheim.
Information about the thesis
The two universities will provide detailed information on procedures and related deadlines throughout the Programme. For reference:
- Students will work on their dissertations during the second year of the programme at Luiss, under the supervision of a Luiss supervisor.
- Students are required to comply with the procedures and deadlines set by Luiss regarding thesis submission, the quality of their work, checks for originality, and any other stipulated requirements.
- The thesis defence will take place orally at Luiss during one of the available graduation sessions: the summer session (June/July), the autumn session (October/November), or the extraordinary session (March/April).
Additional information
- Students selected for a Double Degree Programme are required to follow the study plan for their year of mobility, including any changes, particularly those concerning language courses and other academic activities.
- While committing to providing complete, accurate, and timely information, Luiss reserves the right to modify, update, or revoke the Programme at any time.
- Luiss is not responsible for any cancellations or changes to the Programme due to circumstances beyond its control. Should this occur, all affected students will be promptly informed.
How to apply
Details on the application process and additional information not available on this page will be published in the relevant selection notice. For further information, please contact the International Degree Programmes Office at international@luiss.it.
Admission Criteria
| Requirements for applications for the 2026/2027 mobility year |
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| Hold a bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Management, Finance, or Marketing. |
| Have earned at least 136 ECTS by the deadline specified in the Selection Notice. |
| Have a weighted average of 27.50/30 or higher by the deadline specified in the Call for Applications. |
Demonstrate a C1 level of English proficiency according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), certified by one of the following qualifications:
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| Have completed at least 6 months of work placement experience in a company 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). |
Notes on selection and admission
All applicants for the Double Degree Programme are required to follow the selection procedures and instructions provided on the Graduate Admissions website. Please check carefully the requirements that apply to your category of candidate (for example, international student, graduate, or Luiss student). If you are admitted, you will need to follow the enrolment procedures and meet the relevant deadlines for the Programme.
Please note that the admission process for the Luiss Master's Degree and the selection for the Double Degree are two separate and independent processes. Admission to the Master's Degree does not automatically mean selection for the Double Degree Programme. If a candidate is not selected for the Double Degree programme, they will remain duly enrolled on the Luiss Master's Degree programme to which they have been admitted.
Selection Criteria
Candidates will be ranked based on their academic merit score, which is calculated according to the criteria outlined in the table below.
| Criterion | Weight | Details |
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| Weighted average | 50% | Calculated based on the minimum pass mark for the 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% | Assessed in the following cases: university mobility abroad (in person or virtually) lasting at least one semester; completion of a bachelor's degree in a country other than the applicant's country of origin; an internship undertaken abroad lasting a minimum of 150 hours (with certification). |
Call for applications – Timeline for the 2026–2027 mobility year
For the subsequent years of mobility, the timeline will be updated annually and published on this page around September.
| Phase | Timeline |
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| 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 results | By 13 April 2026 (this date may be subject to change) |
| Confirmation of participation | Within one working day |
