Admission test for Master's degree courses for non-EU applicants
Admissions 2027/2028
The Admission Test is one of the ways for candidates from outside the EU/Schengen area to gain entry to Master's degree courses.
Details on how to apply, the requirements, and the selection timetable for the 2027/2028 academic year will be published in the relevant admission notice, which will be available from November 2026.
Admission requirements
You can apply for admission if you are a non-EU/non-Schengen citizen and have completed or are currently completing a three-year degree programme, either in Italy or abroad, that qualifies you to enrol in a Master’s degree programme in Italy.
If you hold a foreign qualification, enrolment is subject to verification of its validity by the Luiss Admissions Office. You must check the validity of your qualification in advance, as well as any procedures required to obtain a study visa.
Choosing a degree course
When applying, you can list up to two Master's degree programmes in order of preference. The courses you choose must fall within the same subject area: either Economics or Law/Political Science.
You can choose from the following programmes:
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 |
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 |
There is a specific selection process for admission to the Master’s Degree Programmes in Finance and Management.
Selection calendar
For the 2027/2028 academic year, the selection process will follow this schedule:
| 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 |
How to submit your application
You must submit your application by filling out the online form available on this page, within 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 euros.
You can request changes to the details entered in your application or to the degree programmes you've selected within the deadlines specified in the Admission Notice by emailing ammissione@luiss.it. Once this deadline has passed, the application can no longer be modified.
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.
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.
Assessment methods and results
Rankings are determined for each degree programme indicated as a first choice, based on the score obtained in the Test, expressed out of 100.
The Committee sets a minimum admission threshold for each degree course or specialisation, taking into account the scores achieved by candidates, the allocated number of places, and the aim of fostering a diverse class composition. If places remain available, the Committee may also consider the degree programmes indicated as second choices.
Candidates who have taken the Graduate Summer School Admission Test will receive an additional score, as outlined in the Admission Notice. The results will be available as per the methods and timelines outlined in the Admission Notice.
Did you take part in the 2026/2027 selections?
The admission procedures via test for Master’s degree courses for non-EU/non-Schengen students for the 2026/2027 academic year have now closed.
If you are admitted, you must complete your enrollment and pay the first instalment of the annual single contribution by the specified deadlines.
After obtaining their Bachelor's Degree, admitted candidates must upload the required documentation to the Self-Service web portal. Admission will become final once the University has verified the documentation and the necessary requirements.
FAQ
The test is conducted online and remotely according to the schedule indicated in the admission notice.
Non-EU citizens who have obtained, or will obtain by the deadlines specified in the admission notice, a Bachelor’s degree that qualifies them for entry to an Italian Master’s degree programme, are eligible to apply.
For foreign qualifications, enrolment is subject to verification of the qualification’s suitability by the Admissions Office. It is the candidate's responsibility to check its validity and to follow any procedures related to a student visa.
The results will be published in a reserved area of the Luiss website according to the timelines indicated in the Admission Notice.
You must complete your enrolment by the specified deadlines and, once you have obtained your Bachelor’s degree, upload the required documentation as instructed by the University.
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.