Double Degree in Politics, Philosophy and Economics with Sciences Po Bordeaux
The Double Degree in Politics, Philosophy and Economics with Sciences Po Bordeaux offers students the unique chance to spend one year in one of the best institution dedicated to Political Studies in France, developing methodical and analytical skills in the field of Political Science, with focus on subjects such as International Politics, Economics, Writing and Rhetoric, Environment.
The school is located in the heart of an exceptional university site, the Pessac-Talence-Gradignan campus, and 20 minutes from the center of Bordeaux, a UNESCO World Heritage city. Science Po Bordeaux is an international university and one of the main research centers for political science in France.
Academic coordinator
International Degree Programs
Sergio Rios Perez and
Francesca Annunziata
Agnese Antioco
and Laura Bernaola Picca
Meri Kazazi and
Anna Meneghin
Elena Salemi,
Nicla Scaglione,
and Camilla Viganotti
Viale Romania 32,
00197 Rome
Tel: +39 06 85225592
international@luiss.it
Opening hours
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday:
10 a.m. to noon;
Tuesday and Thursday:
3 pm–4 pm
The program is structured as follows:
- The first and second year are carried out at Luiss (Rome);
- The third year is carried out at Sciences Po Bordeaux.
Students selected for the Double Degree will be registered at Luiss during their time at Sciences Po Bordeaux and will continue to pay tuition fees at Luiss. Students will be exempted from paying tuition fees at Sciences Po Bordeaux.
If compliant with both universities’ rules and conditions, as for credits envisaged, attendance, deadlines, academic integrity etc., participating students will receive two degrees, which will be released according to each university’s procedures: a Bachelor's Degree in Politics: Philosophy and Economics issued by Luiss University and a Certificat de fin d’Études de premier cycle (Bachelor’s Degree in Political Studies) released by Sciences Po Bordeaux.
Who can apply
Students enrolled in the 2nd year of the Bachelor's Degree in Politics: Philosophy and Economics can apply for this program.
Available slots
Every year a total of 7 students will take part in the program.
Application Process
Details regarding the application procedure, the selection process, deadlines, and further information, will be contained in the call for applications. In case of doubts about the documents to upload or to get further information about the requested documents, students are invited to contact International Degree Programs before the application deadline.
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.
Requirements (updated for the mobility year 2026-2027)
Candidates for this program should have the following requirements::
- Weighted average grade equal to or above 27/30
- at least 72 credits by the deadline indicated in the Call for Applications (usually by mid February)
- English language: students must possess at least a C1 level (European Framework of Reference), to be proved by one of the following certifications:
- TOEFL min. 91/120 IBT
- IELTS min 7
- Duolingo min. 130
- Cambridge: CPE; FCE min. grade A; CAE grade B/C
- Accademica linguistica Trinity School di Roma
- Luiss University Language Center
- International Secondary School Diploma totally taught in English
Selection Criteria
Eligible candidates will be ranked based on the academic performance and the criteria included in the table below. The academic performance is assessed based on the data available to the Student Office by the deadline indicated in the Call for Applications (usually mid-February).
| Registered ECTS credits | 55% |
| Weighted GPA | 35% |
| English language level | 10% |
Recap of the Deadlines (updated for the mobility year 2026-2027)
| Publication of the call | Early December 2025 |
| Applications start from | 8 January 2026 |
| Deadline to apply | 21 January 2026 |
| Selection results | End of February 2026 |
| Confirmation of participation | Within one working day |
Disclaimer: dates might be subject to change; please refer to this webpage for the latest updates.
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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.