Certified selection process for non-EU applicants for admission to master's degree courses
Admissions 2027/2028
The selection process with certifications is aimed at candidates from outside the EU or the Schengen area who are interested in Master’s degree programmes, with the exception of the Master’s degree programmes in Finance and Management.
Details regarding how to apply, the requirements, the necessary certifications, and the selection schedule 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 national of a country outside the European Union;
- you have completed or are about to complete a Bachelor's degree (Italian or foreign) that allows you to enrol in a Master's degree 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 Quantitative and Verbal sections.
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
Applicants may apply for only one Master's Degree programme from those available:
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, Financial Institutions and Markets - Banks and Financial Intermediaries | Data Science and Management |
| Marketing - Italian track | Economics, Institutions and Financial Markets - Economics, Data and Policy Analysis |
| Strategic Management - Italian track | Global Management and Politics |
| Marketing - English track | |
| Strategic Management - English track |
Law/Political Science
| Courses in Italian | Courses in English |
|---|---|
| Government and Public Affairs - Italian track | Government and Public Affairs – English track |
| Global Management and Politics | |
| International Relations | |
| Law for Global Challenges |
Please note: your course choice is binding for admission, ranking, and subsequent enrolment.
Selection calendar
For the 2027/2028 academic year, the selection process will follow this schedule:
| Phase | Period |
|---|---|
| Submission of applications | From December 2026 to 31 March 2027 |
| Registration | By 18 May 2027 |
| Obtaining a Bachelor's degree | By 18 November 2027 |
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 admission notice outlines the procedures and deadlines for uploading the unofficial score and submitting the official score.
Please note: there are two separate forms – one for EU/Schengen applicants and one for non-EU/non-Schengen applicants. Before paying the participation fee, make sure you select the correct category.
You can request changes to your application or the chosen degree programme within the timeframes specified in the Admission Notice by writing to ammissione@luiss.it.
Assessment method
The Commission reviews the applications and decides whether to admit candidates based on their score, taking into account the number of places available for each degree programme.
Did you take part in the 2026/2027 selections?
The admission procedures for Master’s degree courses for non-EU/non-Schengen students for the 2026/2027 academic year are now closed.
If you are admitted, please refer to the communication you received from the University to complete the enrollment process according to the specified methods and deadlines.
FAQ
- Identity document/passport showing citizenship.
- Certificate of enrollment or degree 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.
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.