Competition dates: August 25, 2025 – January 29, 2026 

Format: Online – individual or team (maximum 5 people) 

Who can participate: Students enrolled in the penultimate or final year of a three-year degree program, currently residing and enrolled in universities outside of Italy

What if your ideas could help reshape the future of higher education?

Are today's universities truly preparing students for life after graduation? How can academia better support the transition from theory to practice, from the classroom to the first job—and beyond?

The “Reimagine University Life” competition invites international university students to submit innovative and forward-thinking ideas to transform the journey from university to a career. From employability to mentoring, from skills development to connections with the world of work, this is your chance to envision a new model of higher education that’s tailored to a constantly evolving global market.

Start with your personal experience and ask yourself: What was missing from your academic journey? Then imagine a university that can make a difference—not just by educating graduates, but by preparing individuals who are ready to grow and succeed.

You can focus on one or more of these aspects:

· Employability: How can universities bridge the gap between education and the job market?

· Career Services: What tools and guidance programs should they offer to help students shape their professional futures?

· Relationships with the world of work: How can we forge effective partnerships with companies, startups, and public entities?

· Skills: Which hard and soft skills should be at the core of the academic journey?

· Mentoring and networking: What networks and support tools could connect students, alumni, professionals, and peers globally?

Choose the format you prefer to express your idea:

· A written paper (maximum 3 pages)

· A short video (60 seconds max)

· A PowerPoint presentation (maximum 5 slides)

A committee of experts will evaluate all projects based on originality, clarity, innovation, and presentation quality.

The winner or winning team will be invited to Rome for a fully funded 4-day experience at Luiss, which includes:

· Round-trip international travel

· Accommodation and meals included

· Full access to the Luiss campus, as well as seminars and workshops on careers and skills

· Guided tours and cultural activities in Rome

· Presentation of the winning project to faculty, students, and industry professionals

· Application period: August 25, 2025 – January 29, 2026

· Winners will be announced by February 27, 2026

· Prize trip to Rome: April 23–26, 2026