Double Degree in Finance with Tilburg

Highlights

The Double Degree in Finance with Tilburg School of Economics and Management is a challenging two-year program taught entirely in English, aimed at students currently enrolled in the first year of the Luiss Master’s program in Economics and Finance, major in Finance.

Students who complete the program will earn a Master’s degree in Economics and Finance and a Master’s degree in Finance issued by Tilburg University. 

The program is structured as follows: 

• the first year is carried out at Luiss (Rome)
• the second year is carried out at Tilburg University (Tilburg)

The students selected for the Double Degree will be registered at Luiss during their time at Tilburg and will continue to pay tuition fees at Luiss. Students will be exempted from paying tuition at Tilburg.

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.

Please note that this slot distribution might be subject to changes in the next academic years.

Academic Coordinator

Xavier Mathieu Rayomond Venel

Associate Professor

xvenel@luiss.it

Application Process

Details regarding the application procedure, the selection process, deadlines, and further information, will be contained in the relevant call for applications. In case of doubts about the documents to upload or to get further information about the requested documents, students are invited to contact the International Development Office before the application deadline.

Students who are selected for a Double Degree program have to respect the relevant study plan. They need to accept all the changes listed in the study plan, especially with reference to the languages and other activities.

Who can apply

Students enrolled in the first year of the Luiss Master’s program in Economics and Finance, major in Finance can apply to this program.

Available slots

Every year 4 students can take part in the program. 

Requirements (updated for the mobility year 2025-2026)

Candidates for this program should have the following requirements:

• Weighted average grade equal to or above 26/30
• Having passed at least 2 exams among core courses within the official extraordinary Winter exam session of the current academic year

Selected students must pass the following exams before the departure, under penalty of exclusion:

• Math Methods or Probability (first semester)
• Econometric Theory or Advanced Corporate Finance (second semester)

As for English, students must possess at least a B2.4 level (European Framework of Reference), to be proved by one of the following certifications:

• TOEFL min. 75/120 IBT
• IELTS min. 6.5
• Duolingo min. 110
• Cambridge: CPE, CAE, FCE min. grade B
• 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

Selection Criteria

Candidates will be ranked based on their academic performance score, currently calculated according to the following criteria:

Registered ECTS credits: The academic score will take under consideration all registered credits valid towards one’s degree (excluding internships). Credits must be registered by the deadline indicated in the Call for Applications (usually by mid February). Please note that additional courses (corsi liberi) will not be taken into consideration.

Recap of the Deadlines (updated for the mobility year 2025-2026)

Disclaimer: dates might be subject to change; please refer to this webpage for the latest updates.

Please note that this agreement between Luiss and Tilburg University for the academic year 2025/2026 is currently awaiting final approval.

Useful links

• When to apply
• Useful Information on your Mobility

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.