DDIM with Fudan
Highlights
With a community of more than 350 graduates from Italy and China over the years, the DDIM program offers the chance to spend one year at Fudan School of Management, a top-ranked school of Management in China with an outstanding international position. Located in Shanghai, leading global city, financial center and one of the busiest ports in the world, the School trains students for leading careers in management consulting, luxury and fashion. 40% of Luiss/DDIM graduates work out of Italy thanks to the international approach they have achieved with the program, developing a multicultural background with a strong Chinese perspective. The program offers the opportunity to apply for Summer internships in China as well.
The DDIM is a two-year program:
- the first year is carried out at Luiss (Rome);
- the second year is carried out at the Fudan SoM Luiss (Shanghai).
In order to earn a Double Degree, students will have to be in compliance with both their home and host universities' rules and conditions with regard to credits, attendance, deadlines etc.
The program was established within the framework of the Campus Italo-Cinese project sponsored by the Italian Ministry of Higher Education and jointly organized by Fudan SoM, Luiss and Bocconi.
Academic Coordinator
Application Process
Please note that students will be required to apply to the DDIM and eventually accepting the selection before enrolling in the Master’s Degree, even though the mobility to Shanghai takes place in the second year.
Details regarding the application procedure, the selection process, deadlines, and further information, will be contained in the call for applications, to be published in early February 2026. In case of doubts about the documents to upload or to get further information about the requested documents, students are invited to contact International Degree Programs before the application deadline.
Students who are selected for a Double Degree program have to respect the relevant study plan. Please note that the study plan is currently under review and will be published in the webpage shortly. Students need to accept all requirements listed in the study plan, especially with reference to the languages and other activities.
Luiss call for applications: Timeline
This section has been updated for the year abroad 2027-2028.
| Publication of the call | Beginning of February 2026 |
| Apply for the program starting from | 2nd March 2026 |
| Deadline to apply | 16th March 2026 by 4:00 pm |
| Selection interview | Thursday 9th April (date might be subject to change) |
| Selection results | By 13th April 2026 (this date may be subject to change) |
| Confirmation of participation | Required within one working day |
| Disclaimer | Please note that these dates may change, any modifications will be promptly communicated to you |
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While every effort will be made to provide students with complete, accurate and timely information, Luiss reserves the right to change, amend, modify or revoke the aforementioned program.
Luiss is not responsible for any cancellation or modification due to events beyond its control. If the program is cancelled or modified for these reasons, Luiss will inform all interested students in a timely manner.
International Degree Programs
Sergio Rios Perez
Francesca Annunziata
Agnese Antioco
Laura Bernaola Picca
Meri Kazazi
Anna Meneghin
Elena Salemi
Nicla Scaglione
Camilla Viganotti
Viale Romania 32
00197 Rome
T: +39 06 85225592
international@luiss.it
Opening hours
Monday, Wednesday and Friday:
10 am-noon
Tuesday and Thursday:
3 pm-4 pm
Who can apply
- Students enrolled in the final year of the Bachelor’s Degree in the academic year 2025/2026 who plan to enrol in the first year of Master's in Management (major: International Management) or in Finance (major: Corporate Finance or Financial Markets) at Luiss in the 2026/2027.
- Graduates in a Bachelor’s Degree who plan to enrol in the first year of Master's in Management (major: International Management) or in Finance (major: Corporate Finance, Financial Markets) at Luiss in the 2026/2027.
Available slots
- 20 for the Call for Applications published in February 2026.
Requirements
Candidates for this program should have the following requirements:
- Weighted average grade equal to or above 28/30 - The Academic Commission reserves the right to consider applicants with a lower average grade (equal to or above 26.50), subject to the successful outcome of their application to the Luiss Master's in Management or in Finance.
- Credits: at least 136 ECTS by the application deadline;
- One letter of reference
Students are advised to request the letter of reference well in advance of the application deadline.
- As for English, students must possess at least a C1 level (European Framework of Reference), to be proved by one of the following certifications:
- TOEFL min. 91/120 IBT
- IELTS min. 7.0
- Cambridge: CPE, CAE, FCE min. grade A
- Accademica linguistica Trinity School di Roma
- Luiss University Language Center
- International Secondary School Diploma totally taught in English
- Bachelor’s Degree totally taught in English.
At the discretion of the Academic Commission, the listed requirements are subject to change.
Selection Criteria
- Step 1: The eligible candidates will be ranked after the assessment of their academic performance (Weighted average grade 60%, English language Proficiency 40%).
- Step 2: The Academic Commission will rank eligible candidates and invite shortlisted candidates to interview. During the interview, the panel will assess the candidates’ motivation, their academic background, and the previous professional experiences.
As a result of the interview and after the assessment of additional documents, the Commission reserves the right to revise the ranking in Step 1 and to exclude a candidate if not considered suitable for the program.