Admission Test for Master's Degree Courses for EU Candidates
The Luiss EU Test is one of the admission routes to Master’s degree programmes, designed for candidates who are citizens of an EU or Schengen country.
The first details on the 2027/2028 selection calendar are already available. The admission notice, detailing how to apply and the requirements, will be published from November 2026.
Who can take part
You can take the Luiss Test if you are a citizen of an EU or Schengen country and hold a qualification that meets the requirements for admission to Master’s degree programmes, as stipulated by current regulations.
The specific admission requirements will be outlined in the Admission Notice.
Master's Degree Programmes available
You can specify up to two master's degree courses within the same subject area (Economics or Law/Political Science), choosing from the following programmes:
Economics
| Courses in Italian | Courses taught in English |
|---|---|
| Administration, Finance, and Control – Financial Reporting, Control, and Business Consulting | Administration, Finance and Control - Accounting, Financial Management and Control |
| Economics, Institutions and Financial Markets - Banks and Financial Intermediaries | Economics, Institutions and Financial Markets - Economics, Data and Policy Analysis |
| Marketing - Italian track | Marketing - English track |
| Strategic Management - Italian track | Strategic Management - English track |
| Data Science and Management | |
| Global Management and Politics |
Law/Political Science
| Courses in Italian | Courses in English |
|---|---|
| Government and Public Affairs - Italian track | Government and Public Affairs - English track |
| International Relations | |
| Global Management and Politics | |
| Law for Global Challenges |
Test Language
Luiss offers the option to take the Admission Test in either Italian or English, thereby promoting access to international and multilingual education.
If you choose to take the Test in Italian, you will only be able to apply for courses taught in Italian.
If you choose to take the Test in English, you will be able to apply for courses in both Italian and English.
Entry requirements and documentation
You can take the test if you meet the following requirements:
- EU citizenship;
- a bachelor’s degree, either already obtained or to be obtained by 18 November 2027, which allows enrolment in a master’s degree programme in Italy.
Required documentation
- Passport or identity card showing citizenship;
- a certificate of enrolment or a degree certificate (transcript of records) showing a list of exams, credits (CFU), the field of study (SSD), and the degree class.
Before enrolling, you must check the minimum curricular requirements published on the dedicated page of the Luiss website.
Schedule of deadlines
Check out the key information about the Luiss Test for the 2027/2028 academic year.
| Phase | Period |
|---|---|
| Submission of applications | From December 2026 to 8 April 2027 |
| Test administration | From 19 to 22 April 2027 |
| Registration | By 22 June 2027 |
| Obtaining a Bachelor's degree | By 18 November 2027 |
The participation fee is 150 euros.
Please refer to the infographic for the entry requirements, the stages of the selection process and the key deadlines relating to the admissions process for the 2027/2028 academic year.
Foreign qualifications
If you hold a qualification obtained abroad, you will need to submit the documentation requested by the University to verify its eligibility for admission to Italian universities.
Assessment methods and results
Rankings will be prepared for each first-choice course, in order of score expressed in hundredths.
The Commission will set a minimum admission threshold, which will vary by course or specialisation.
If places remain available, the Committee may also consider second choices.
Do you need to complete the admissions process for the 2026/2027 academic year?
The admission procedures via test for the 2026/2027 academic year are now closed.
If you have completed your enrollment, please remember that to finalize your admission, you must hold a Bachelor’s degree and meet any curricular requirements by 9 November 2026.
FAQ
Candidates who are citizens of a European Union or Schengen area country and who have completed or are currently completing a first-level degree course that qualifies them for enrolment in an Italian master’s degree programme are eligible to apply.
For foreign qualifications, enrollment is subject to verification of the qualification’s suitability by the Admissions Office. It is the candidate's responsibility to verify its validity and to comply with any procedures related to the student visa.
You can access the test result by logging into the results platform within the timeframe indicated.
You will need to complete your enrollment within the deadlines specified in the notice, and then upload the required documentation after you have obtained your bachelor’s degree.
The one-off annual fee is €16,000 for the first year and €18,000 for the Bachelor’s degree programmes in Management and Finance.