Shortening of programs

Graduates with a Four-Year Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree who wish to pursue a second degree in one of the Master’s Degree Programs in Luiss for the academic year 2024/2025 must submit an online pre-application form from June, 3rd to July, 1st 2024.

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Which documents must be attached to the pre-application?

• a degree certificate showing the exams passed, the credits awarded for each exam and the syllabi of the individual courses, which will be considered by the respective department boards - or a self-certification in accordance with Italian Presidential Decree n. 445/2000 to be delivered signed in original and containing all the data indicated above. Please be reminded that, in case of foreign qualications, the enrollment will be allowed only upon submission of the official documentation regarding the validity of your qualification (Declaration of Value or Statement of Comparability issued by CIMEA)
• a double-sided copy of an identity document and tax code
• the certificate/self-certification of the High School Diploma

The High School Diploma must comply with current regulations regarding admission qualifications. For   more information, visit the following page. Please be reminded that, as mentioned in the Call for Applications, the enrollment will be allowed only upon submission of the official documentation regarding the validity of your qualification (Declaration of Value or Statement of Comparability issued by CIMEA).

• a currently valid English language certificate - level B2 at least - for courses taught in English;
• students coming from courses taught in English will have to upload an official University certificate stating the language of the Degree Program;
• syllabus of each exam in the transcript (to be uploaded in a single file).

I made a mistake when filling in information. How can I change my application?

You can make a change in your application by contacting us at segreteria@luiss.it, indicating the reason for the change and attaching an identity document. We will contact you to confirm that you can proceed with the modification of your application. You will need to access the following link with your credentials and proceed with the requested modification.

Is there a fee for submitting the pre-application form?

No, there is no fee for submitting the pre-application form.

Is it possible to apply for the Shortening of programs if I have a foreign qualification?

Students in possession of a final foreign second cycle degree program who are interested in continuing their studies/obtaining an Italian university degree at Luiss may request an evaluation of their previous career to be admitted through shortening of program to take further exams to complete the part of the curriculum of studies not covered by the foreign qualification for the release of the Italian qualification.

The foreign qualification, whether first or second cycle, must have the following requirements (as indicated by Cimea):

• it must be an official second cycle degree program of the foreign system of reference, issued by an official and recognized academic institution of the foreign system;
• it must allow enrollment in the same first, second or third cycle degree program in the foreign system of reference;
• present the same nature and disciplinary elements of the corresponding Italian qualification;
• it must be comparable with an Italian qualification and it must be consistent with the contents of the degree program in which one wishes to enroll.

The requirements above affect all foreign qualifications.

It is reminded that only the applications which include the complete documentation will be taken into consideration: secondary school diploma with Declaration of Value or Certificate of Comparability of foreign qualifications compliant with current legislation on the subject, the official degree certificate including the transcript of records translated in Italian and legalized by the competent bodies and the syllabus of each teaching.

The Board Council assesses the admission, credits recognition and year of enrollment on a case-by-case basis, based on the documentation submitted and following the coherence criteria established by the Didactic's regulations.

When the exams are recognized, the number of credits foreseen by the Luiss degree program is attributed. In case of mismatch of credits, the Board Council may evaluate the suitability of the programs and, if necessary, request that an additional exam is taken, whose content will be determined by the adjunct professor holding the course, on a case-by-case basis.

Regarding grades, given the different university systems, the exams will only be recognized as validated (without indicating the grade). Any validated exams will not be taken into account for the purposes of calculating the weighted average.

The procedure for issuing the Equivalency of a foreign academic qualification is not envisaged, for which reference is made to the competent Authorities.

How can I verify that the pre-application procedure was successful?

Pre-applications for Shortening of programs will be examined by the Board Council and the students will receive an outcome by email within approximately 15 working days.

It is reminded that exams will only be recognised as validated with CFU without indicating the grade. Any validated exams will not be taken into account for the purposes of calculating the weighted average.

In case of a mismatch of credits, the Board Council may assess the suitability of the programs and, if necessary, request that an additional exam be taken, whose content will be determined by the adjunct professor holding the course, on a case-by-case basis.

Students will be notified of the outcome and must confirm their acceptance of the proposal for recognition within 7 days of receipt of the notification.

Upon acceptance, they will receive the necessary instructions to enroll by paying the amount foreseen for the degree program's year to which they have been admitted. In case of non-acceptance of the proposal, students must communicate their renunciation of enrollment.

What do I have to do to enroll once I have received a positive result?

Notification of the outcome will be made to the email address you provided on your application form. You will have to reply to the email confirming your wish to enroll and accept the proposed recognition of exams. You will then receive an email with instructions for enrollment and payment of the annual tuition fee. It is mandatory to obtain the title for admission by November, 25th 2024.

The finalization of the Shortening of programs will only take place when the student has completed all the enrollment steps.

When can I start attending classes?

You will only be able to start attending classes once your Shortening of programs has been completed.

When will I be able to start taking exams and/or integrations once the Shortening of programs has been completed?

The first session in which exams and/or integrations can be taken will be the Winter Session (starting from December).

How can I find information about scholarships and opportunities for accommodation and access to residences?

Students interested in finding information about the opportunities available can consult the pages on Financial Aid Office and Residences and Accommodation Office.

If I have a disability or a Specific Learning Disorder (SLD), can I have support?

Certifications should be sent to segreteria@luiss.it and interested students will be contacted by the University Tutoring Service. For further details, please contact tutorato@luiss.it.