Direct Admission with Certifications for EU/Schengen Students
For the 2026/2027 academic year, Luiss offers Italian students and candidates from EU or Schengen countries the possibility of direct access to Master's Degree Courses through international GMAT or GRE certifications. Exceptions are the Master's Degree Programmes in Finance and Management, for which specific selection procedures are in place. Direct admission is reserved for candidates who demonstrate that they have the minimum scores required by the Luiss admission Call for Applications.
Consult the 2026/2027 Call for Applications for details:
- the participation requirements;
- the minimum scores required;
- the admission procedures for EU/Schengen students.
Main deadlines for the Admission by Certification process
Consult the infographic to find out the deadlines and stages of the Luiss admission process through international certifications.
Admission requirements
Candidates with the following characteristics may apply for admission:
- EU or Schengen Area citizenship;
- graduates or students who will graduate by 9 November 2026 from a three-year degree course that allows access to a master's degree course in Italy;
- hold one of the following certifications:
- GMAT with a minimum score of 515;
- GRE with a minimum score of 145 in both the Quantitative and Verbal sections.
For foreign qualifications, enrolment is subject to verification of validity by the Admissions Office.
How to submit your application
Applications can be submitted until 16 March 2026, by filling out the online form available on this page.
During the procedure, a non-refundable participation fee of €150 will be required.
When completing the application, the candidate will be asked to:
- attach their GMAT or GRE certification;
- authorise Luiss to officially receive the result via the certifying body’s platform (gmac.com/mba.comor ets.org).
To submit the application, candidates may also apply with the unofficial score of the GMAT or GRE test.
Applicants may upload a screenshot of the score displayed at the end of the exam in the application form by March 16th. Please note that, once the test has been completed, candidates must request to send the official score directly to Luiss, in accordance with the procedures established by the GMAC, MBA or ETS.
You can change the data entered or the course chosen by 16 March 2026, by writing to ammissione@luiss.it.
Choice of Degree Course
Applicants may apply for only one Master's Degree program among those available:
| 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 |
| Government and Public Affairs – Orientation in Italian | Government and Public Affairs – English Orientation |
| Marketing – Italian track | Marketing – English track |
| Strategic Management – Italian Orientation | Strategic Management – English Orientation |
| Data Science and Management | |
| Global Management and Politics | |
| International Relations |
Attention: the choice of course is binding for admission and enrolment.
Results and enrollment
- The results will be communicated by email after verification of scores and requirements;
- in the event of admission, enrolment must be completed by 22 April 2026, with payment of the first instalment (€5,000);
- final enrolment must be completed by 9 November 2026, with the delivery of documents and payment of the regional fee;
- the single annual contribution for Master's Degree Courses is €15,000, divided into three instalments (April, November, February).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Identity document/passport with indication of nationality.
- Certificate of enrolment or graduation with transcript of records.
- Valid and official GMAT or GRE certification.
It is mandatory to consult the page dedicated to the minimum curricular requirements on the Luiss website in advance.
Yes, until 16 March 2026 by writing to ammissione@luiss.it. After that date, the choice becomes binding.