Shortening of programs

• degree certificate (from Italian Universities) 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;
• official degree certificate (from foreign Universities) showing the exams passed, the credits/ECTS awarded for each exam;
• double-sided copy of an identity document and tax code;
• certificate/self-certification of the High School Diploma. For non-Italian academic qualifications, reference must be made to the criteria laid down annually by the Ministry of Universities and Research (MUR) and set out by the University on the following webpage. In case of IB Diploma, applications will be considered as complete solely upon receipt of the original of the certificate sent directly to Luiss by the certification body. The onus is on candidates to request that the original be delivered through the methodes envisaged by the IBO platflorm. Please find Luiss identification code here: IB ibo.org CODICE IDENTIFICATIVO Luiss: 002563
• syllabus of each exam in the study plan (to be uploaded in a single file);
• currently valid English B2 level certificate issued no more than three years ago by one of the bodies certified by the Ministry of Universities and Research (MUR) or specified on the University's website, for students enrolled in courses taught in a language different from English applying to a degree program taught in English;
• currently valid Italian B2 level certificate issued no more than three years ago by one of the bodies certified by the Ministry of Universities and Research (MUR) or specified on the University's website, for non-Italian citizens applying to a degree program taught in Italian;
• official certificate issued by the University stating that the degree program is completely held in English, for graduates of Italian or foreign degree programs held in English.

Should the foreign certifications indicated above released by non-Italian Universities/Authorities be issued in a language other than Italian or English, they must be translated by a qualified translator from among those specified by the embassy in loco and legalised by the competent Diplomatic authorities in the foreign country whose education system awards the qualification.

All applications that do not fulfill the requirements specified above will not be considered.

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.

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

Students in possession of a final foreign second cycle degree program who are interested in 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 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 or second 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 procedure for issuing the Equivalency of a foreign academic qualification is not envisaged, for which reference is made to the competent Authorities.

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.

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.

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.

Students will be notified of the outcome and must confirm their acceptance or refusal 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.

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, 13th 2025.

For holders of non-Italian academic qualifications, the onus is on the candidates to verify the eligibility and recognition of their degree title for the enrollment to the degree program they are applying to, as well as all visa requirements.

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

You will only be able to start attending classes once your 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).

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

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.