Double Degree in Policies and Governance in Europe with King’s College London
The Double Degree in Policies and Governance in Europe (PAGE) with King’s College London is an exciting two-year program covering major political and economic developments in Europe. It provides in-depth knowledge of the policies and political economy both of the European Union (EU) and European states from an interdisciplinary perspective, including political science, law, public affairs and economics.
The program offers a combination of analytical skills, knowledge of key domains and specific competencies in managing the interaction between institutions, firms, and markets. Students will gain practical experience through internships in institutions such as Government Ministries, Regions, European and international organizations, Regulatory Authorities and national and international NGOs. Students will therefore enhance their employment opportunities in the public and private sector through the capabilities that they develop in the program and through Luiss and King’s links with potential employers.
The program is taught by world-leading experts from two of the top 25 European universities in the field of Politics and International Studies. It is taught entirely in English, in London and Rome, in two highly internationalized universities, with courses taught by faculty with wide international research and teaching experience.
This program is a unique opportunity for students who are interested in how governments, public organizations, regulatory organizations firms and interest groups at the national, subnational and EU levels make policy.
Academic coordinator
Discover the program through the perspective of its professors
Mark Thatcher
"Participating in this course leads to two Master's degrees from leading institutions. It opens up professional opportunities in policy-making across the private, public, and third sectors at the national, European, and international levels. It's a truly international course".
- Luiss Academic Coordinator
Marta Simoncini
"Markets are not only overseen and controlled by government bodies, industry, or labor groups, but also by agencies that are independent of both governments and market operators. The course enables students to understand regulation by independent agencies across different areas".
- Regulation by Independent Agencies
Jose Carlos Mariategui and Carolina Polito
"The course analyzes digital and data-driven transformations in markets and organizations. Students explore modern theoretical frameworks, governance models, and real-life cases to discuss the impact of digital technologies and datafication".
- Governance of Digital Markets and Technologies in Europe
Francesca Marzo
"The course covers concepts of individual decision-making and tools designed to change people's choices when needed. Project work focuses on real-world problems, addressing behavioral intervention topics and areas of fundamental importance at the EU level".
- Behavioral Economics and Consumer Decision-Making
Marta Simoncini
"This module assesses common EU regulatory issues across sectors: who holds competence; how to balance competing public interests; the required level of uniform regulation; and the external influence of EU law and policy".
- EU law and regulation
Veronica De Romanis
"The course provides the analytical tools needed to understand the process of European integration. Its main objective is to enable students to develop a critical understanding of the inner workings of the European Union’s economics and politics".
- The Economics of Europe in a Globalized World
International Degree Programs
Viale Romania 32, Villa de Heritz, 00197 Rome
Tel: 06 8522 5663
international@luiss.it
Opening hours
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday:
11 am – 12:45 pm
Tuesday and Thursday:
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Students starting the program in September 2026 will choose between two tracks: Track 1 starting in London, or Track 2 starting in Rome.
They will then move to the other city in September 2027 to attend the second year of the program. They will choose from a range of courses allowing them to focus on their specific interests.
Students will write a joint thesis following specific rules which will be illustrated during the second year of the program.
The first available graduation session at Luiss will be in the Autumn Graduation Session a.y. 2027-2028. Students will be required to defend their thesis in person in Rome.
Students who complete the program will earn two degrees:
- a Master’s Degree (or Laurea magistrale) in Government and Public Affairs from Luiss
- and a Master of Arts in Policies and Governance in Europe from King’s College London
For further information about the program, please visit King’s webpage.
Admissions
Who can apply
Students enrolled in the final year of their Bachelor’s Degree in the academic year 2025/2026 or recent graduates can apply for this program.
Available slots
There will be up to 40 slots for the intake 2026/2027, equally divided by those starting their master’s in Luiss and at King’s College London.
When to Apply
Students can apply starting in November 2025. Students with a Bachelor's degree from Luiss or from an Italian university are encouraged to apply before 1 March 2026.
For more information visit Double Masters in Policies & Governance in Europe - Entry Requirements | King's College London, section Application closing date guidance.
- Students applying to Track 1 (London-Rome)
- First application deadline: 9 March 2026 (23:59 UK time)
- Final application deadlines:
- Overseas (International) fee status: non-UK applicants: 25 July 2026 (23:59 UK time)
- Home fee status - UK applicants: 25 August 2026 (23:59 UK time)
- Students applying to Track 2 (Rome-London)
- Deadline for applicants who will not require a visa to study in Italy: 9 April 2026 (23:59 UK time)
- Deadline for applicants who will require a visa to study in Italy: 1 March 2026 (23:59 UK time)
For details on who will require a visa to study in Italy, please visit: https://vistoperitalia.esteri.it/home/en
How to apply
Interested students must apply through King's application portal: https://apply.kcl.ac.uk/
Candidates will be required to submit the following documents:
- Latest transcript of records (please note that self-certifications are not accepted)
- Academic Reference Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Personal statement
- Valid passport
Requirements
Candidates for this program must meet the following criteria:
- Being enrolled, or recently graduated, in a Bachelor’s Degree in the field of Social Sciences
- Bachelor’s Degree obtained by July / August 2026 with a final grade equal to or above 105/110, or equivalent for students not graduating in Italy. Please note: for applicants enrolled in the final year of the Bachelor’s Degree, the ad interim weighted average grade must be equal to or above 27,5/30)
- Holding a valid English language certificate (see below)
- If applicable, enroll in the Luiss Master’s Degree in Government and Public Affairs, orientation in English (see below)
Students need to meet the Academic requirements (Bachelor's degree) by 25 August 2026.
English language proficiency
Students are required to hold one of the following:
- Cambridge CAE o CPE: 185 overall; minimum 176 in all skills
- IELTS (Academic or Indicator): 7.0 overall with a minimum of 6.5 in each skill
- Pearson Test of English (Academic or Academic Online): 69 overall with a minimum of 62 in each communicative skill
- TOEFL (iBT or iBT Home Edition): 100 overall with a minimum of 25 in writing and 23 in each of the other skills
- Trinity College London Integrated Skills in English (ISE): Level III (ISEIII) with merit in each skill
Please check King’s pages for more details:
Double Masters in Policies & Governance in Europe - Entry Requirements | King's College London
Postgraduate English language entry requirements | King's College London - Band B
The English language certificate must be submitted through King’s admission portal:
- Track 1: by 25 August 2026
- Track 2: by 31 May 2026
Enrollment in the Luiss Master’s Degree in Government and Public Affair, orientation in English
(Only for applicants graduating or graduated from an Italian university)
- Students graduating at Luiss will be required to register for attendance at Luiss in April 2026;
- Students graduating from an Italian university other than Luiss will be required to pass the admission test to be held in April 2026 and register for attendance in June 2026;
- Students holding a valid GMAT/GRE certificate will be required to apply by the end of March 2026 and register for attendance by April 2026.
After the mentioned deadlines to be admitted to the Luiss’ Master’s Degree in Government and Public Affairs, only applications from students who have registered for attendance at Luiss or have applied / been admitted to the Luiss’ Master’s Degree in Government and Public Affairs in Europe will be considered.
Registration to the Master’s Degree at Luiss is binding regardless of the fulfilment of the requirements specified above. Therefore, students who do not meet the academic and English language requirements will be excluded from the Double Degree but will remain in the Master’s Degree in Luiss.
Please note that complying with the above-mentioned Luiss admission procedure does not guarantee admission for the Double Degree, which will be conveyed through a specific admission offer by King’s College. Admission to the program for students will be considered provisional until the applicant graduates from the Bachelor’s Degree, no later than July / August 2026, and with the minimum final grade indicated in the requirements above.
Students admitted to the DD Track 2 (Rome-London) who are required to enroll in the Luiss degree in Government and Public Affairs will need to choose the Public Policy major at the end of the first semester.
Tuition Fees
Students will be registered at both universities during the entire 2-year program and will pay tuition fees only to the university that they attend each year.
Applicable tuition fees for the intake 2026/2027 are the following:
- Year 1 or 2 at King’s College: £ 18.150. Track 2 students are advised to check any updated information provided by the King’s Faculty/webpages nearer the time they will start at King’s in case of any fee increases.
- Year 1 or 2 at Luiss: € 15.000
Additional Rules
Selected students can progress to the second year at King’s College London if they have passed at least 45 ECTS during their first year at Luiss.
Students who are selected for a Double Degree program have to respect the relevant study plan. They need to accept all the changes listed in the study plan, especially with reference to the languages and other activities.
Upon admission, students will receive an offer and could be required to pay a non-refundable deposit to King’s. The deposit will be credited towards the fee payment to King’s non-UK students may have to bear expenses related to student visa and healthcare surcharge as part of the visa application.
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 due to events beyond its control. If the program is cancelled or modified for these reasons, Luiss will inform all interested students in a timely manner.