Double Degree in Politics, Philosophy and Economics with Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand
- Degree
- Double and Triple Degree
- Duration
- 3 Years
- Year
- 2026/2027
Programme features | The Double Degree Programme brings together Luiss’s expertise in Politics, Philosophy and Economics (PPE) with Victoria University of Wellington’s specialisation in International Relations. The course provides multidisciplinary training on key global challenges, enabling students to develop the analytical and interpretative skills needed for careers in diplomacy, international organisations, and public policy analysis. |
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Programme structure | The programme is structured as follows:
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Available places | The programme offers 5 places for each academic year. |
Who is eligible to apply? | Students enrolled in the second year of the Luiss Bachelor’s Degree in Politics, Philosophy and Economics in the 2026–2027 academic year are eligible to apply to participate in the Programme during the 2027–2028 mobility year. |
Eligible majors |
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Fees and contributions | Luiss students pay their tuition fees solely to Luiss and are therefore exempt from paying tuition fees at Victoria University of Wellington. |
Qualifications awarded | Upon completing the Programme, students are awarded a Bachelor’s Degree in Politics, Philosophy and Economics from Luiss and a Bachelor’s Degree in International Relations from Victoria University of Wellington. To be awarded the Double Degree, participants must meet all academic requirements and comply with the regulations set by both universities. |
Disclaimer:
The information on this page, including the degree programmes eligible for selection at Luiss, any curricula, and admission requirements, is reviewed annually and may be updated for future mobility years. Therefore, interested students are advised to regularly check this page for any updates before submitting their application.
Luiss Academic Coordinator
Cristina Fasone
Faculty | cfasone@luiss.it
International Degree Programmes
Viale Romania 32
00197 Rome
For general queries:
international@luiss.it
For questions about the programme:
Elena Salemi
esalemi@luiss.it
Tel. +39 06 85225954
Key Academic Regulations
- Students who are interested are encouraged to carefully review the programme's study plan and the associated rules. Generally, changes to the study plan are not permitted.
- The exams required by the study plan and to be taken at Luiss must be completed before the year of mobility.
- During the mobility period, students will be required to comply with the regulations and procedures of Victoria University of Wellington.
Information about the thesis
Detailed information about the procedures and deadlines will be provided by each university in due course. By way of illustration:
- Only Luiss requires the submission of a final thesis.
- There is no final oral examination required to obtain the Bachelor's degree; instead, the written dissertation will be assessed.
- Students are required to comply with the procedures and deadlines set by Luiss for the submission of their dissertations.
- The dissertation proposal must be approved by the Luiss supervisor and meet the university's academic standards.
- The final assessment of the dissertation will be carried out in accordance with the criteria and procedures adopted by Luiss.
Further information
- Students selected for a Double Degree programme are required to follow the study plan set out for the year of mobility, including any subsequent changes, particularly those relating to language courses and other academic activities.
- While committed to providing complete, accurate, and timely information, Luiss reserves the right to modify, update, suspend, or withdraw the programme at any time.
- Luiss cannot be held responsible for any cancellations or changes to the programme resulting from circumstances beyond its control. In such cases, the University will promptly inform all students concerned.
How to apply
The application procedures and all information not provided on this page will be available in the Call for Applications for the relevant mobility year. For further information, you can contact the International Degree Programmes Office at the following email address: international@luiss.it.
Admission Criteria (mobility year 2026/27)
For future mobility years, the admission requirements are reviewed and updated annually on this web page, typically in September.
| Requirements for applications for the 2026/2027 mobility year |
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| Having obtained at least 72 ECTS credits by the deadline specified in the Call for Applications (usually mid-February) |
| Have achieved a weighted average of 27/30 or higher by the deadline specified in the Call for Applications (usually mid-February). |
Demonstrate a level of English language proficiency of at least C1 on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), as certified by one of the following qualifications:
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Selection criteria (mobility year 2026/27)
| Criterion | Weight | Details |
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| Registered credits | 55% | The academic score will take into account the credits recorded by the end of the 2025–2026 winter session. Any elective courses will not be taken into account. Credits earned through exams taken in advance will be counted, but only up to the maximum score set for this criterion, which is 55% of the overall score. |
| Weighted average | 35% | Calculated from the minimum valid mark of 18/30. |
| Level of English language proficiency | 10% | Calculated on the basis of the six levels of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), from A1 to C2. |
Please check this page regularly for any updates.
Call for Applications – Deadlines for the 2026–2027 Mobility Year
For future mobility years, the selection procedure timelines will be reviewed and updated annually on this web page, typically in September.
| Phase | Timeline |
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| Publication of the call for applications | Early December 2025 |
| Opening of applications | 8 January 2026 |
| Deadline for submitting applications | 21 January 2026 |
| Publication of the selection results | End of February 2026 |
| Confirmation of participation | Within one working day |
The dates shown may be subject to change. For the latest information, please refer to this web page.
