Luiss has a Twinning Programme with the following Universities: 

• Pontificia Universidad Javeriana (PUJ) - Bogotá, Colombia
• Universidad del Pacifico (UP) -  Lima, Perù
• Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná (PUCPR) - Curitiba, Brazil

Students from PUJ, UP and PUCPR have the opportunity to spend two years at Luiss and be registered for the Luiss Single Cycle Master's Degree in Law.

The program is aimed at international students interested in advancing their legal knowledge and ability in a stimulating and international environment. Participants will study the multiple dimensions of International Law, Comparative Public and Private Law as well as EU Institutional and Substantive Law.

Prerequisites

Candidates must have completed the first 4 years at their Home Universities and need to be selected by their schools for the program.

Before arrival

After being nominated by their home university, selected students will receive a Welcome email with useful information for their arrival at Luiss and for their enrollment. All non-EU students who have been admitted to any program at Luiss will receive an official invitation letter (after sending their personal information needed to issue the letter to the Welcome Desk), which is to be used when applying for an Italian study visa. 

Program structure

Selected students will spend the third and fourth year of their studies at Luiss taking a minimum of 113 ECTS credits (93 ECTS for courses + 20 ECTS for the final thesis), within the conditions required by Luiss to complete the program.

Participants will begin their studies at Luiss in the first semester (early September) of the 4°year and are expected to complete them by the beginning of July of the 5° year.

Upon successful completion of the program, participating students will be awarded a Luiss Single Cycle Master's Degree in Law as well as their home university Undergraduate Degree.

• Before arrival
• On arrival
• Academic calendar

Study plan 2025/2026

Please note that the following study plan is subject to change depending on the students' years of schooling (11 years or 12 years).

Single Cycle Master Degree in Law – Major in International Law