Luiss
Student Mobility

Luiss University
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Name of the University

Luiss Libera Università Internazionale degli Studi Sociali Guido Carli

Erasmus CodeI ROMA03

Website of the University

www.luiss.it - www.luiss.edu
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RectorProf. Andrea Prencipe

Deputy Rector for Internationalization

Prof. Raffaele Marchetti

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Luiss Student Mobility Office
http://www.luiss.edu/students/erasmus-and-exchange-students
in_erasmusexchange@luiss.it (incoming students)
relint@luiss.it (outgoing students)
T : +39-06-85225.642

Student Mobility Office
Viale Romania, 3200197 Rome - Italy
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CONTACTS
Simone Paratore
Deputy Head
Exchange Agreements & Partnerships
T: +39-06-85225.777
sparatore@luiss.it

Stefania Ruccia
Marina Riccardi
Outgoing Students Officers
T: +39-06-85225.642
relint@luiss.it

Roberta Limone
Incoming Students Coordinator
T: +39-06-85225.778
in_erasmusexchange@luiss.it

Anna Liguori
Olga Molyakova
Administrative Officers
T: +39-06-85225.642
relint@luiss.it

Pierangelo Milano
Outgoing & Incoming Students Officer
T: +39-06-85225.642
relint@luiss.it
in_erasmusexchange@luiss.it

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Annamaria Ricciardi
Head of Student Mobility OfficeErasmus Institutional Coordinator
T: +39-06-85225.711
aricciar@luiss.it
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RANKINGS/ACCREDITATIONS
Less than 1% of business schools worldwide have achieved the Triple Crown of accreditation:

EQUIS European Quality
Improvement Systems - arecognition only given
to the top 1% of Business
Schools and Departmentsin the world

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AMBA The Associationof MBAs – the mostauthoritative international
accreditation for MBA
programs, granted toonly two percent of businessschools worldwide

AACSB The Association to
Advance Collegiate Schoolsof Business - the longest - serving
global accreditingorganization for businessschools

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30th place in the world in the
Financial Times ranking for the
Master's Degree Program inManagement

Ranked 14th in the world, for Politics
and International Studies and among
the Top 50 for both Management andLaw

Luiss among the Top 20 mostsustainable universities worldwide

NOMINATION AND APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Nomination deadline

8 May for both I (Fall) and / or II (Spring) semester

Nomination procedures

All exchange students must be nominated by their home university. The
home coordinator must e-mail the nomination sheet toin_erasmusexchange@luiss.it
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Application period (Including housing)From shortly after nomination to 15/05 for both I (Fall) and / or II (Spring)semesterApplication deadline for II semester

Luiss does not accept a second round of selected students for the II(Spring) semester, after the summer. Very few exceptions can be made andthey have been agreed on with the partners involved.

Application procedures

Online application system
Application steps for incoming students:
After being nominated by the home university, exchange students will
receive an email with an access code (token) and instructions to register toour online Web Self-Service Platform.
Registration
Students must register to the Web Self-Service.
Enter the access code, first name, last name and date of birth. The
information entered must match the data we received from home university.
If registration is successful, students will be allowed to login to the systemusing their newly assigned username and password. We recommend
saving this page or noting down the credentials for future use (a copy will
also be sent to the student’s e-mail address).
By logging into the system students will be able to proceed to the next step.
Application
From the Web Self-Service user page, in the right-hand page, students
should click on Study abroad > Application Form for Incoming students(Erasmus/Exchange).
Students will have to upload the following scanned documents:• A recent photograph (35x40mm, max 5MB, in JPEG, JPG, BMP or
PJPEG) *• ID card (for Schengen countries) or passport for non-EU students*• Updated transcript of records in English*• Language certificates (if required, check with home university)* Compulsory attachments

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ACCEPTANCE OF STUDENTS
In JuneFrom the end of May, as soon as application forms are processed,
the Student Mobility Office will send the incoming students an
acceptance letter and practical information via e-mail.

In November

From the middle of November, as soon as application forms areprocessed, the Student Mobility Office will send the incoming
students an acceptance letter and practical information via email.

Only for Partners with whom we have agreed on a second
round of selection for the Spring semester

ACADEMIC CALENDARFirst semester – Fall
Mandatory orientation date

September 5 2024

Classes begin

September 9 2024

Classes end

November 30 2024 (12 weeks of classes)

Main examination period (One examination date for all firstsemester courses)

From 2 December to 21 December 2024

Second examination period– all courses– only for Enquiry based courses
Christmas Holidays from 22 December 2024 to 6 January 2025

From 7 January to 1 February 2025
From 7 January to 18 January 2025

Second semester - Spring
Mandatory orientation date

January 30 2025

Classes begin

February 3 2025

Classes end

May 10 2025 (13 weeks of classes)

Examination period (one examination date for all second
semester courses)

From 12 May to 24 May 2025

Second examination period– all courses– only for Enquiry based courses
Easter Holidays from 17 to 22 April 2025

From 26 May to 28 June 2025
From 26 May to 9 June 2025

REQUIREMENTS FOR EXCHANGE STUDENTS
Academic requirements

Although a specific minimum GPA is not required, incoming
students should be in good academic standing.

Language requirements

With most of our partners we have agreed that the language
proficiency will be certified by each home university confirming
the level is equivalent to at least B2 in English or Italian andstudents will not be required to submit an official language
test result for the exchange program.

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Please notice that knowledge of Italian language is not
required for students studying in English.
From our partner Universities with whom we have not agreed
on a language certificate waiver we will require one of thefollowing proofs of language proficiency for English OR
Italian language to study at Luiss.
For Italian:

A minimum of B2 of the CEFRL or equivalent.
Italian language proficiency can be certified by the home
university.

For English:

IELTS score a minimum of 6
TOEFL IBT score - minimum grade 78
Cambridge B2 First - minimum grade B
Cambridge C1 Advanced - minimum grade C
All certificates must be valid and obtained starting from
September 2022.

ACADEMICS
List of courses for exchange students

The most up-to-date list of courses is available here.

Languages of instruction

Italian and English

University structure

3 + 2 - according to the Bologna system
Undergraduate and Graduate Schools
Three-year Bachelor’s Degree Programs (180 ECTS credits)Two-year Master’s Degree Programs (120 ECTS credits)
Five years Single Cycle Graduate Program (300 ECTS credits)

ECTS credits

Luiss university credits are ECTS credits
1 credit is equivalent to 25 hours of study

Attendance of courses

Full-time attendance of courses is compulsory

Average workload

The average workload for Luiss students is about 30 ECTS
credits per semester, including the Italian language courses.
Four or five courses per semester are the average workload forfull-time study, depending on the year of study and level.

Minimum requirements

It is a responsibility of the home Institution, but exchange
students should take at least one course. Incoming mobility forthesis research is not allowed.

Maximum number of credits

Although for enrolment purposes and deadlines, exchange
students will be allowed to enroll in up to 40 ECTS credits persemester, they are strongly advised not to take more than 32
credits per semester (not including the Italian language course).

Courses exchange students can takeExchange students will be given access to all the courses at
Bachelor and /or Master level if they have the necessary
prerequisites and do not have timetable clashes.
The more they mix Areas and levels, the more they risk to havetimetable clashes.
The Master courses are at advanced level and students musthave the required background and very good language
competences.

Restricted programs and courses

School of Government programs
School of European Political Economy programs

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School of Law programs
School of Journalism programs
Luiss Business School and MBA Programs
Post-graduate and PhD courses
All one-year Master programs
Language courses other than ItalianWorkshops and Seminars
RoME Master in Economics
Digital Program: Marketing
Digital Program: Strategic Management
Programs and courses in English

Erasmus and exchange students will have access to about 350
courses in English. They will be allowed to attend the courses inEnglish offered in the following programs, according to theiracademic background and English language proficiency:
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Bachelor’s Degree in Economics and BusinessBachelor’s Degree in Business Administration
Bachelor’s Degree in Management and Artificial
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Bachelor’s Degree in Global Law
Bachelor’s Degree in Politics Philosophy and Economics
Master’s Degree in Management
Master’s Degree in Data Science and Management
Master’s Degree in Corporate Finance
Master’s Degree in Global Management and Politics
Master’s Degree in International Relations
Master’s Degree in Policies and Governance in Europe
Master’s Degree Major in Economics
Master’s Degree Major in Finance
Master’s Degree Major in Business Model Innovation
Master’s Degree Major in Emerging and Clean
Technologies
Master’s Degree Major in Circular Economy & SDGs
Transformations
Master’s Degree Major in Marketing Analytics & Metrics
Master’s Degree Major in Market Relationship & Customer
Engagement
Master’s Degree Major in EU Law and Regulation
Master’s Degree Major in Law and Innovation

Elective courses

Elective courses in all areas will be offered only if enoughstudents register for the courses. The final list will be available inAugust.

The area of Law

The area of Law offers a five-year single cycle degree program.
The courses in the fourth and fifth years of study are moreadvanced and equivalent to Master level. In addition to this, a 3years bachelor’s degree program of 180 ECTS credits is alsooffered.

Course description

Course description can be found at
http://www.luiss.edu/cattedreonline
If you do not find some course descriptions it means they are
new subjects and they are not available yet.
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Italian language course

Luiss offers Italian language extensive courses in both semesters
for exchange students who have been admitted to attend aperiod of study at Luiss, under an exchange program (Erasmus+
or Bilateral Agreement).
The courses are at three levels, beginners, intermediate andadvanced and are free of charge for the students.

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The students that attend the courses and comply with therequirements will receive a certificate and gain 3 ECTS credits,
per semester.
Course enrolment

Students coming for the Fall semester will have to make aprovisional course registration in June/July while students
coming for the Spring will make it in November/December.
The final course selection will take place at the beginning ofeach semester. Students will have one week to change courses ifnecessary. Detailed information will be sent with the acceptanceletter.
Courses have a limited capacity, and the allocation of places willtake place on a first come first served basis.

ACADEMIC OFFER
UNDERGRADUATE SCHOOL
Bachelor’s Degree Programs (3 years)
180 ECTS credits

By clicking on the name of the Programs a video presentation
is available

Area of Business and Management

Business Administration (held in English)
Management and Artificial Intelligence (held in English)
Economics and Management

Area of Economics and Finance

Economics and Business (held in English)• Management• Economics• Finance

Area of Political Science

Politics, Philosophy and Economics (held in English)
Political Science

Area of Law
Bachelor’s Degree Program (3 years)
180 ECTS credits
Single Cycle Graduate Program (5 years)
300 ECTS credits

Global Law (held in English)
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EU Law and Regulation (held in English)
Law and Innovation (held in English)
Civil Law
Law and Economics
Company and Tax Law
Criminal Law
Administrative Law
International Law
Labour and Social Security Law

GRADUATE SCHOOL
Master’s Degree Programs (2 years)
120 ECTS credits

By clicking on the name of the Programs a video presentation isavailable

Area of Business and Management

Corporate Finance (held in English)

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Management (held in English)• Entrepreneurship and Innovation• International Management• Luxury, Fashion and Made in Italy
Global Management and Politics (held in English)
Data Science and Management (held in English)
Strategic Management, Innovation and Sustainability• Business Model Innovation• Business Model Innovation (held in English)• Emerging and Clean Technologies (held in English)• Circular Economy & SDGs Transformations (held in English)
Marketing• Marketing Analytics & Metrics (held in English)• Market Relationship & Customer Engagement (held in
English)• Marketing Analytics & Metrics• Market Relationship & Customer Engagement
Accounting, Finance and Control• Corporate• Professional
Area of Economics and Finance

Economics and Finance• Economics (held in English)• Finance (held in English)• Banks and Financial Intermediaries

Area of Political Science

International Relations (held in English)• Diplomacy• Security• Mediterranean Governance
Policies and Governance in Europe (held in English)• Cultural Heritage Policies• Economic Governance and Market regulation
Government, Administration and Politics• Politics and Communication• Government and Administration

EXAMINATION PERIODS AND ASSESSMENT
Luiss Uniqueness – Enquiry-based learning

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Luiss Uniqueness is an educational approach which combines
academic rigor and practical relevance to equip students withthe critical thinking required to solve daily and future challenges.
At the heart of the Luiss ethos is its enquiry-based learningmodel, which teaches students how to formulate qualified
questions and informed opinions about the complex world inwhich we live. This unique approach is student-oriented andinvolves curricular and extracurricular activities that connect
students with Luiss university’s privileged network of real-worldpractitioners in business, institutions, and public administration.
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experience meaningful learning and see first-hand how to play
an active and valuable role in society. The Luiss educational
journey is one of investigation, innovation, interaction andinterdisciplinarity.
Examination periods

Exams are held after the teaching period and can be oral, written
or both. Depending on the area and level, some courses will have
two or three examination dates and students can choose the one
they prefer.
Courses included in the degree programs adopting the enquirybased model will have two examination dates available in
December and January or May and June depending on thesemester and study period. Please note that for fully enquirybased courses students will have to choose just one exam date(even if there are two available). For these courses the students’performance will be continuously assessed throughout the wholesemester and will constitute the main component of their final
grade. The traditional final exam will account for no more than30%.
The exact examination dates for each subject will be defined
about a month and a half before the beginning of theexamination session.
Students should make their travelling arrangements according
to the examination periods.

Final assessment

Exams can be taken only on the official dates.
Exchange students will take their exams in the same conditions
as regular students.
Exchange students are NOT authorized to organize their exams
individually with their professors.

Proctored Exams

According to the Italian examination system Luiss cannot allow
proctored Exams.

Transcript of records

Transcripts of records will be sent by email to the Partner
Institutions 4 weeks after the end the examinations periods ofeach examination session.
Luiss University has embraced an eco-friendly policy andhardcopies will be sent only to those partners who explicitly
request it.

Grading system
30 e lode
29-30
27-28
24-26
18-23
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Individual courses are graded on a scale of 18-30/30. Verybrilliant students may be awarded 30 cum laude (30 e lode).
= excellent= very good
= good= satisfactory= sufficient= failThe minimum passing grade is 18/30. Grades below 18 are a failand are not registered.
Grades below 18 will not and cannot appear on the transcript ofrecords. In Italy grades below 18 do not exist. Exceptions cannot
be made.

ACCOMMODATION
Application for housing

Students must apply for housing through a web form during their
online application to Luiss.

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Type of housing offered

The Luiss University Accommodation Office is available to assist
incoming exchange students in their search for housing.
Students can apply for a room in a Luiss Residence or in anapartment shared with other students.
More details about the residences can be found athttps://www.luiss.edu/students/residences-andaccommodation/luiss-residences . There are limited places
available and they will be assigned on a first-come first-served
basis. Students will receive feedback on the outcome of theirhousing application by the deadline.
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Students interested in living in an apartment will receive an email
from CasaLuiss with customized proposals in accordance with thepreferences expressed in the housing application form. Theapartments are chosen among previously selected private owners
and will be rented out with clear conditions and a regularcontract.
For more information: https://www.luiss.edu/studenti/scambiinternazionali/scambi-internazionali-ed-erasmus/studentistranieri/accomodation-for-erasmus-and-exchange-students
Application deadline for housing

15 June - for both I (Fall) and / or II (Spring) semester
Luiss does not usually accept a second round of selectedstudents for the second semester, after the summer. Very few
exceptions can be made and they have been agreed on with thepartners involved.

Contact for housing

Accommodation e campus services
T : +39 06 85225971
residenze-collegi@luiss.it
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Fees

Erasmus students and students under a Bilateral Exchange
Agreement do not have to pay any kind of university fee.
These students are admitted on a no tuition fee basis.

Facilities for exchange students:

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Free Italian language courses
Free shuttle buses connecting the different campuses
Free medical service and emergency medical assistance
Cultural activities such as: conferences, cinema, theatre,
literature and music
Luiss e-mail accountAccess to the wireless network
Computer and printing facilities
Orientation services and tutoring
A specialized library that may also be accessed online throughthe University’s website
University canteens and cafés
A University radio
Sport clubs
Luiss Loft
Language café

VISA AND INSURANCE
Health insurance

Non-EU students must hold a health insurance policy meetingthe following requirements:• It must cover expenses in the event of emergency treatments
and/or urgent hospitalization.
• It must cover the entire duration of your stay in Italy.
• It must be valid for the territory of all member-states applying
to the Schengen Agreement in its entirety.
• It must guarantee the policy−holder's return to his/her own
country in case of serious illness.
• It must be translated into English.
EU students must bring their European Health Insurance Card
(EIHC) which entitles the holder to get necessary treatments atthe same cost as an Italian citizen. Students are advised to verify
how to get the card and which services are covered with thesocial security administration of their country before theirdeparture. For more information, please visit:https://ec.europa.eu/social/main.jsp?catId=559
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An insurance covering third part liability is strongly
recommended for all exchange students.
Visa application(for non-Schengen citizens)

Students from non-Schengen countries, as soon as they receive
the letter of admission from Luiss Guido Carli University, should
go to the Italian Diplomatic Offices (Embassy or Consulate) andapply for a Study Visa. For more information please visit:
http://vistoperitalia.esteri.it/home/en
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Permit of stay(for non-Schengen citizens)

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After arrival, students coming from non-Schengen countries willneed to apply for permit of stay. To do so students must bring thefollowing:•••

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A declaration of sufficient means of support
A private Health Insurance valid in Italy
The acceptance letter they received from Luiss

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Please note that all the documents must be originals. Private
insurance from home countries is sometimes not accepted at the
Questura, unless an official paper from the Italian Embassy or
Consulate of home country states the validity of the insurance.
Students will receive detailed information before arrival with theiracceptance letter.
Cost of living (average price in Rome)

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Housing: between € 350/€ 400 and € 1200 per month
Transportation: € 35 monthly card; € 1.50 single ticket (valid for
100 min.); € 250 annual pass
Textbooks: about € 200 / 250 average per semester
Cinema: € 6.50 / 10
Fitness club – monthly fee: € 30 /80
Tennis court rent (1 hour on weekend): € 15 / 25
Food and meals: between € 200 and 300 per month
Meals at the University restaurant: € 5 / 8 per meal
Fast food menu: € 8.50
Meals at inexpensive restaurant: € 20 /25
Espresso coffee: € 1.00
Cappuccino: € 1.50
Milk: € 1.40 / Liter
Bread: € 3.50 / Kilo
Beef: € 9.00 / 19.00 / Kilo
Chicken: € 8.00 / 10.00 /Kilo
Local cheese: € 7.00 / 25.00 /Kilo
Eggs: (regular – 12) € 1.80 / 5
Rice: € 1.70 / 2.50 / Kilo
Pasta: 0.80 / 1.20 /Kilo
Mineral water: € 0.50 / 1 /Liter
Beer: € 2.50 / € 6
Bottle of wine: € 4.50 / 12
Apples: € 1 / 3 / Kilo
Banana: € 1 / 3 / Kilo
Orange: € 1.50 / 3.50 / Kilo
Tomato: € 1.30 / 4 / Kilo
Potato: € 1 / 2/ Kilo
Lettuce (one head): € 1 / 2

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RESOURCES ON ROME AND ITALY
Italy

https://www.italia.it/en
https://studyinitaly.esteri.it/en/
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Ministry of Foreign Affaires

https://www.esteri.it/en/ministero/Romehttps://www.turismoroma.it/en/romalive
https://www.romeing.it/
https://sovraintendenzaroma.it/

Public Transportation

https://www.atac.roma.it/en/home
https://romamobilita.it/en/moving-rome

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