Direct admission with certifications for EU students
If you are an EU citizen, you can take part in the selection process by submitting an international GMAT or GRE certificate, in line with the specified requirements and minimum scores.
The admission notice for the 2027/2028 academic year, detailing requirements, accepted certifications, participation methods, and the selection calendar, will be available on this page from November 2026.
Admission requirements
You can apply for admission if:
- you are a citizen of an EU country;
- you have completed or are about to complete a three-year degree programme (in Italy or abroad) that qualifies you to enrol in a Master's degree programme in Italy;
- you hold one of the following international certifications:
- GMAT with a minimum score of 515 (out of 805);
- GRE with a minimum score of 154 (out of 170) in the Verbal and Quantitative sections.
If you hold a foreign qualification, enrolment is subject to verification of its validity by the Luiss Admissions Office.
It is the candidate's responsibility to check in advance the validity of their qualification and any procedures for a study visa.
Choosing a degree course
You can apply for only one of the available Master's degree courses:
Economics
| Courses taught 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 |
Please note: your course choice is binding for admission, ranking, and subsequent enrolment.
Deadline calendar
Check the key deadlines for the Certification selection process for the 2027/2028 academic year.
| Phase | Period |
|---|---|
| Submission of applications | From December 2026 to 31 March 2027 |
| Enrollment | By 18 May 2027 |
| Completion of 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.
How to submit your application
You must submit your application by filling out the online form available on this page, ensuring you meet the deadlines specified in the Admission Notice.
To take part in the selection process, you must pay a mandatory, non-refundable participation fee of €150.
During the application process, you must:
- attach the GMAT or GRE certificate with the corresponding score;
- authorise Luiss to receive the official score via the certifying body's platform:
You can attach the unofficial test score when submitting your application. The instructions and deadlines for uploading the unofficial score and submitting the official score are outlined in the Admission Notice.
Please note
There are two separate forms, one for EU/Schengen applicants and one for non-EU/non-Schengen students. Before paying the application fee, make sure you select the correct category.
You can request changes to your application or the degree programme you've chosen within the timeframes specified in the Admission Notice by writing to ammissione@luiss.it.
How the selection process works
Candidates who meet the requirements are admitted directly to the Master's Degree Courses based on the international certification they submit.
The Committee reviews the submitted documentation and determines admission, considering the requirements outlined in the Admission Notice and the number of places available.
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 enrolment process by the deadlines set by the University.
Did you take part in the 2026/2027 selections?
The direct admission procedures with certifications for the 2026/2027 academic year have now closed.
If you’ve received an offer of admission, please refer to the communications from the University and the dedicated page to complete the required procedure.
FAQ
- Identity document/passport showing citizenship.
- Certificate of enrolment or graduation with a transcript of records.
- A valid, official GMAT or GRE certificate.
For foreign qualifications, enrolment is subject to the Admission Office verifying the qualification’s eligibility. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure its validity and to comply with any procedures relating to a student visa.
You must consult the page on the Luiss website detailing the minimum curricular requirements in advance.
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.
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.