Admission to Bachelor's and Single-Cycle Degree programmes with Certifications for non-EU students
Admission via certification is one of the ways to access the three-year and single-cycle Master's degree courses in Law for candidates who are nationals of a country outside the EU or the Schengen area.
The participation procedures, requirements, and selection calendar for the 2027/2028 academic year will be published in the relevant admission notice and will be available on this page from October 2026.
Admission requirements
Students with non-EU or non-Schengen citizenship who hold, or will obtain by the specified deadlines, a secondary school diploma valid for admission to Italian universities are eligible to apply.
To take part in the selection process, you must submit:
- a valid identity document or passport;
- the documentation required to verify the educational qualification;
- school report cards;
- one of the following certifications:
| Certification | Minimum score |
|---|---|
| SAT – Total Score | 1200/1600 |
| LSAT – Total Score | 160/180 |
| ACT – Total Score | 25/36 |
| IB Diploma / Predicted Grade | 36/45 |
Selection calendar
The key deadlines for the first certification selection session for students from outside the EU/Schengen area are now available:
| Session | Period |
|---|---|
| Submission of applications | From October 2026 to 10 February 2027 |
| Registration | By 4 May 2027 |
The participation fee is 150 euros.
How the selection process works
The Commission assesses applications, taking into account:
- the certification submitted;
- the documentation attached to the application;
- any assessment interview.
The selection results will be communicated in accordance with the methods and schedule outlined in the Admission Notice.
Please refer to the infographic for the entry requirements, the stages of the selection process and the key deadlines for the admissions process for the 2027/2028 academic year.
Foreign qualifications
For qualifications awarded under foreign regulations, admission is subject to the submission of the documentation requested by the Admissions Office, which is necessary to verify eligibility in accordance with current Italian legislation.
If the documentation is not compliant or is not submitted within the specified timeframe, enrolment cannot be finalised, even if the candidate has been previously admitted. It is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure their diploma is valid for admission to Italian universities and, if necessary, to obtain a study visa.
Results and enrollment
The results will be published according to the schedule set for the admission session.
If you are admitted, you will need to complete the enrollment process by the deadlines set by the University.
Do you need to complete enrollment for the 2026/2027 academic year?
If you took part in an admissions process for the 2026/2027 academic year and received an offer of admission, please complete the enrollment process by 22 July 2026.
FAQ
Applications must be submitted online via the dedicated platform, indicating the chosen degree course and attaching the required documentation. To complete the process, you must pay a non-refundable participation fee of 150 euros.
No. You must specify only one degree programme when applying. This choice is binding for admission and subsequent enrollment.
Yes. You can request changes to your application within the timeframe specified in the Admission Notice by emailing ammissione@luiss.it. Once this deadline has passed, the application can no longer be modified.
Certifications must be submitted and made verifiable in accordance with the procedures set by the respective certifying bodies. The operating instructions for submitting and verifying certifications will be available when applications open.
Once you have obtained your final diploma, you will need to submit it in accordance with the specified procedures and deadlines.
The conditions required to confirm admission and proceed with enrollment will be outlined in the Admission Notice.
If you are admitted, you will need to complete the enrollment process by the deadlines set for the selection process.
Operational instructions will be communicated to candidates and published on the University's website.
The annual Single Contribution varies depending on the degree course chosen. The amounts and payment methods for the relevant academic year are available on this page.