Admission with certifications for Extra-EU and Extra-Schengen students
For the academic year 2026/2027, Luiss is opening the selection process for admission to Master's Degree Courses dedicated to candidates from Extra-EU or non-Schengen countries.
To participate, you must have an international GMAT or GRE certification, with a minimum score of 515 out of 805 for the GMAT and 145 in both the Verbal and Quantitative sections for the GRE.
Applications must be submitted by March 16, 2026.
There are specific selection procedures for the Master's Degree Programs in Finance and Management.
Please refer to the 2026/2027 Competition Notice for detailed information on:
- how to register and participate;
- the test's structure and content;
- the evaluation criteria and additional scores.
Key deadlines for the Certification Admission process
Check out the infographic to learn about the deadlines and stages of the Luiss admissions process via international certifications.
Admission requirements
Candidates who meet the following criteria may apply for admission:
- citizenship of a country outside the EU or the Schengen area;
- have graduated or will graduate by November 9, 2026, from a three-year undergraduate program that allows admission to a master’s degree program 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 credentials, enrollment is contingent upon validation by the Admissions Office and compliance with the procedures for student visas and access to Italian universities.
How to submit your application
Applications can be submitted until March 16, 2026, by filling out the online form available on this page. During the process, you will be required to pay a mandatory, non-refundable participation fee of €150.
When filling out the application, the candidate must:
- attach the GMAT or GRE certification
- authorize Luiss to officially receive the result via the certifying body’s platform (gmac.com/mba.com or ets.org).
To submit your application, you can attach the unofficial score from the GMAT or GRE test.
Candidates can upload a screenshot of the score displayed at the end of the exam to the form by March 16. Please note that once you have completed the test, you must promptly request the relevant certifying body to send the official score directly to Luiss, following the procedures provided by that body.
If the certification is not submitted by the March 16, 2026 deadline, the application will be automatically excluded.
You can change the information you've entered or the course you've selected by March 16, 2026, by emailing ammissione@luiss.it.
Choosing a degree program
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 |
Please note: Your course selection is binding for admission, ranking, and subsequent enrollment.
Results and enrollment
The results will be published in early April 2026, as outlined on the Luiss website.
If you are admitted, you must complete your enrollment by April 22, 2026, and pay the first installment.
Final enrollment must be completed by November 9, 2026, by uploading the required documentation and paying the regional fee through the Self-Service web portal.
The annual tuition fee for Master's degree programs is €15,000, payable in three installments (April, November, and February).
FAQ
- Passport or identity document showing citizenship
- Certificate of enrollment or graduation (transcript of records) with details on exams, credits, and field of study
- Valid and official GMAT or GRE certification
Through the online form, available until March 16, 2026, upon payment of the participation fee.
Yes, until March 16, 2026, by writing to ammissione@luiss.it.
After that date, your course selection becomes final.
The results will be published online and emailed in early April 2026.