Program Highlights

Enrolling in a Double Degree program in International Relations with Luiss University and CFAU in China offers a unique global perspective on international affairs, combining European and Asian insights. This program equips graduates with the knowledge and skills needed for careers in diplomacy, international organizations, and global business.

Program Structure

• the first year is carried out at Luiss (Rome, Italy);
• the second year is carried out at CFAU (Beijing, China).
   

If compliant with both universities’ rules and conditions, participating students will receive two degrees, one from CFAU and one from Luiss University.

Program Fees

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

Academic coordinators

Raffaele Marchetti

Full Professor

Homepage | rmarchetti@luiss.it

Silvia Menegazzi

Adjunct Professor

Homepage | smenegazzi@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 Master’s Degree in International Relations for the academic year 2024-2025.

Available slots

There are 9 available slots every academic year.

Application Criteria (updated for the mobility year 2025-2026)

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

1. Students are required to have passed all 1^st semester exams 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 level: 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;
• Bachelor's Degree totally taught in English.

4. A Bachelor’s Degree grade equal to or above 100/110

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 Double Degree 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