International Vocation: the internationalization of teaching and research at Luiss
A university open to the world
Internationalization is one of the hallmarks of our identity. Through a global network of over 360 international academic partnerships, an international faculty, programs in English, and a multicultural community, we integrate global perspectives into teaching, research, and university life.
Every day, our campus welcomes students, faculty, institutions, and delegations from diverse international backgrounds, helping to create an environment that is open to discussion and focused on global challenges.
The fundamental role played by research at Luiss, its established presence in leading international rankings, and its collaborations with universities, companies, and organizations worldwide attest to the consolidation of Luiss's international reputation.
An international community right on campus
The international experience at Luiss extends beyond international mobility and programs abroad. Every day, life on campus is enriched by the presence of international students, researchers, and faculty from various countries, as well as courses taught in English and events held in collaboration with international institutions and organizations.
This pervasive international dimension allows our students to engage with diverse perspectives on a daily basis and to develop intercultural skills within a global academic context.
This openness to the world is also reflected in the cultural activities, institutional meetings, academic programs, and opportunities for dialogue with international organizations that bring the Luiss campuses to life year-round.
A global network of academic partnerships
We collaborate with partner universities, institutions, and international organizations to develop opportunities for education, research, and innovation with a global perspective.
Our international network encompasses academic partnerships, joint programs, scientific collaborations, and participation in multilateral networks, all of which contribute to expanding students’ educational experiences and strengthening the university’s international dimension.
In this context, Luiss joined ENGAGE.EU in 2020, a European alliance that brings together 10 universities in the fields of economics, business, and social sciences. This advanced model of transnational collaboration strengthens synergies in teaching, research, and the Third Mission, while also creating new mobility opportunities that allow students to gain international skills within a highly integrated European context.
Through this and other collaborations, we contribute to building an international academic ecosystem grounded in research, innovation, and the exchange of global perspectives.
Ongoing dialogue with international institutions and leaders
Luiss regularly hosts meetings, forums, conferences, and international delegations that help enrich the dialogue between universities, institutions, businesses, and global organizations.
Political leaders, institutional representatives, academics, and experts from around the world take part in the university’s activities. The campus thus becomes a space for open discussion on the main economic, social, and geopolitical challenges of our time. Through events, initiatives, and opportunities for international dialogue, we continue to strengthen Luiss's role as a nexus connecting the academic, institutional, and global dimensions.