LLM Educational Program in partnership with KU Leuven
Highlights
The program offers a unique opportunity for students seeking a solid, in-depth foundation in international law by spending their fifth year of study at the prestigious, top-tier Belgian university.
Students selected for this program will then have the opportunity to earn, in addition to the Single-Cycle Master's Degree in Law from Luiss, an LL.M. Master of Laws from KU Leuven.
The program is free for the first student selected, while tuition is required for the second and third students. For these spots, in addition to tuition fees at Luiss, tuition payable to KU Leuven for the 2026–27 academic year is €7,771. Please note that tuition does not cover living expenses.
Academic Coordinators
Prof. Rossella Sabia | rsabia@luiss.it
Prof. Angelo Junior Golia | agolia@luiss.it
Single Commission
Prof. Daniele Gallo | dgallo@luiss.it
Prof. Alessia Farano | afarano@luiss.it
Prof. Barbara de Donno | bdedonno@luiss.it
Prof. Pietro Pustorino | pustorin@luiss.it
Application Process
The Call for Applications will be published in early December 2025, and students will be able to apply starting January 8 , 2026. Further information on the deadlines is provided in the table below. Details regarding the application process not available on this webpage will be provided in the 2026/27 Call for Applications, which will be uploaded to the “Useful documents” section at the bottom of this page.
Who can apply
Students enrolled in the fourth year of the single-cycle Master’s degree in Law can apply to this program. Depending on their major, students can apply for the following specializations:
- an LLM in International and European Business Law open to students majoring in International Law, European Law, Law and Innovation, Criminal Law, Business Law and Economics, Labor and Social Security Law, Civil Law, or Corporate and Tax Law
- an LLM in International and European Public Law open to students majoring in International Law, European Law, Law and Innovation, Criminal Law, Labor and Social Security Law, or Administrative Law.
Available spots
Each year, a total of 3 students can participate in the program.
Requirements
Candidates for this program should meet the following requirements:
- Weighted average grade above 28 out of 30
- Credits: at least 180 ECTS by the application deadline
- Regarding the English language, candidates should have one of the following certificates:
- IELTS score above 7.0, with a minimum of 6.5 in all sections (online tests accepted)
- TOEFL score above 100
- Cambridge Advanced English (CAE)
Language certificates must not be older than two years as of the start of the mobility (August/September 2026). Applicants must meet the requirements with a single test.
Selection Procedure
Luiss University will select a shortlist of candidates based on a non-disputable evaluation of the student's academic profile and motivation. Further details about the selection process will be published along with the call.
Results will be communicated to KU Leuven, which reserves the right to make the final selection.
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
Selection Criteria
The selection process involves three steps:
| Step 1 | Eligible candidates will be ranked based on an analysis of their academic performance (credits 53%, internship credits 2%, and weighted average grade 45%). |
| Step 2 | An interview will focus on the candidate's motivation, academic background, and previous international or professional experiences. |
| Step 3 | The partner universities, after analyzing the Luiss Commission ranking and the candidates’ dossiers, have the right to confirm the final ranking. |
Summary of Deadlines
| Publication of the call for applications | Early December 2025 |
| Applications open on | January 8, 2026 |
| Application deadline | January 21, 2026, at 12:00 PM CET (noon) |
| Selection Interviews | February 18, 2026 |
| Selection results | By February 20, 2026 (date subject to change) |
| Participation confirmation | Within one business day |
Disclaimer: Dates may change; please check this webpage for the latest updates.
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 resulting from events beyond its control. If the program is canceled or modified for these reasons, Luiss will inform all interested students in a timely manner.