Structured Exchange in Politics, Philosophy and Economics with VU Amsterdam

Program Highlights

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is an internationally renowned research university founded in 1880. With more than 24,000 students, the university conducts cutting-edge research on societal and scientific issues of great importance. The campus is situated in one of the most dynamic and rapidly growing business districts in the Netherlands, which hosts over 700 companies.

The university distinguishes itself in research and education through four interdisciplinary themes: Human Health and Life Sciences, Science for Sustainability, Connected World, and Governance for Society.

Program Structure

The program will offer selected students the opportunity to spend two full semesters at VU Amsterdam (The Netherlands) during the second year of their Bachelor's program in Politics, Philosophy, and Economics.

Program Fees

During your mobility year at VU Amsterdam, you will remain enrolled at Luiss and continue your payments to the university; therefore, outgoing students are exempt from paying tuition fees at VU Amsterdam.

Academic Coordinator

Professor Cristina Fasone

Assistant Professor

Homepage | cfasone@luiss.it

Application Process

Details regarding the application process that are not available in this web page, will be available in the Call for Applications 2025/26, uploaded in the 'Useful documents' section at the bottom of this page.

For further information, please contact the International Development Office, at the email address: international@luiss.it

Who can apply

The call for applications for the mobility year 2025-2026 is open to students enrolled in the 1^st year of the Luiss Bachelor’s Degree in Politics, Philosophy and Economics for the academic year 2024-2025.

Available slots

There are 3 available slots every academic year.

Application Criteria

These are the criteria that you need in order to apply.

1. Students are required to have obtained at least 24 credits by the deadline indicated in the Call for Applications (usually by mid-February)
2. Weighted average grade equal to or above 27/30
3. English language: at least a C1 level (European Framework of Reference), certified by one of the following institutions:

• TOEFL iBT equal or above 91/120 IBT;
• IELTS min. 7.0;
• Cambridge: CPE; FCE min. grade A; CAE grade B/C;
• Duolingo: min. 125;
• Accademia linguistica Trinity School di Roma;
• Luiss Language Center;
• International Secondary School Diploma totally taught in English.

Selection Criteria

These are the criteria used to rank your application.

Eligible candidates will be ranked based on the academic performance and the criteria included in the table below. The academic performance is assessed based on the data available to the Student Office by the deadline indicated in the Call for Applications (usually by mid-February).

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.

Note:

• Students who are selected for a Structured Exchange Program are required to comply with the relevant study plan.
• Students are required to accept changes of the study plan, especially with reference to the languages and other activities.

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.

Useful links 

• When to apply
• Useful Information on your Mobility