Double Degree in Innovation with the University of Gothenburg, Sweden

Program Highlights

This Double Degree is an exciting two-year program aimed at students enrolled in the first year of the Luiss Master’s Program in Management, major in Entrepreneurship and Innovation. The program has a strong focus on innovation management and entrepreneurship, to help you prepare for success in today's fast-paced and ever-evolving innovation landscape.

Reasons to apply

Quality of Life and Student Support: you will enjoy a high quality of life in Gothenburg, a vibrant and student-friendly city known for its progressive values, cultural diversity, and sustainable urban environment. The University of Gothenburg offers comprehensive support services to help international students integrate into campus life and navigate the challenges of studying abroad.

International Exposure and Cultural Exchange: the program is based in Sweden, a global leader in innovation and sustainability. The Double Degree program offers you the chance to expand your horizons, forge connections with peers from diverse backgrounds, and gain a deeper understanding of global business practices.

Whether you aspire to launch your own startup, work in a multinational corporation, or pursue further studies, this program prepares you for success in today's fast-paced and ever-evolving innovation landscape.

The program is structured as follows:

• the first year takes place at Luiss University;
• the second year takes place at the University of Gothenburg.

After completing the program, students will obtain a Master’s degree in Management issued by Luiss University and an MSc in Innovation and Industrial Management issued by the University of Gothenburg. To obtain the Double Degree, participants need to be compliant with both their home and host universities' rules and conditions with regard to credits, attendance and deadlines.

Fees

Luiss students will pay tuition fees to Luiss and are therefore exempt from paying tuition fees to the University of Gothenburg.

Luiss Academic Coordinator

Fabian Kurt Falk Homberg, Associate Professor

Homepage | fhomberg@luiss.it

Application Process

Details regarding the application process and further information that is not available in this web page, will be available in the Call for Applications 2025/2026, 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 1st year of the Luiss Master’s Degree in Management for the academic year 2024-2025.

Available slots

There are 8 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.

• Students are required to have passed all exams taught during the 1^st semester, by the deadline indicated in the Call for Applications (usually mid February)
• Weighted average grade equal to or above 26/30 by the deadline indicated in the Call for Applications (usually mid February)
• English level: at least a B2.4 level (European Framework of Reference), certified by one of the following institutions:
  • TOEFL min. 75/120 IBT 
  • IELTS min. 6.5
  • Cambridge: CPE, CAE, FCE min. grade B
  • Duolingo: min.110
  • 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

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 mid February).

Please check this webpage regularly for updates.

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.

Useful Links 

• When to apply
• Useful Information on your Mobility
• The student experience

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.