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Erasmus and Exchange Students Admission

The LUISS International Relations Office for Student Mobility promotes student exchanges within the Erasmus Program, as well as through Bilateral Exchange Agreements with non-European Universities. It provides information and assistance to all students participating in these mobility programs. All procedures are based on the ECTS system. A substantial part of this activity is devoted to the orientation and monitoring of guest students, to whom the following section is addressed.

Who can apply as an incoming Exchange Student

First of all, you should be aware of the fact that the International Relations Office of LUISS Guido Carli will accept exchange students only under the Erasmus Program or Bilateral Exchange Agreements. Exchange students apply for admission through the International Relations Office (relint@luiss.it).

Click here to check the availability of an Exchange partnership between LUISS and your university.

The steps you should take and things you should know

  • Contact the International Coordinator at your Home University. Each sending Institution is responsible for the selection of students.
  • Ask them for all the information, documents, brochures, application forms related to LUISS.
  • We channel all relevant information through partner Institutions and do not usually send additional packages to the students selected for the exchange.
  • Read the instructions carefully before you apply.
  • Be aware of our deadlines.
  • Search our web site, from time to time. The pages are updated when new information is available. Check the web pages of LUISS Professors (under Cattedre on line) for detailed information about courses.
  • Remember, the language of instruction is Italian. Your level should be adequate.
  • LUISS Guido Carli offers an intensive Italian language course, held in September, and courses during both semesters (3 hours per week). The courses are at two levels, intermediate and advanced. No provision is made for beginners. At the end of the courses, the students who have complied with the requirements will receive a certificate (with grades and ECTS credits) for the work done.
  • The courses are free of charge for our exchange students admitted under the Erasmus program or Bilateral Exchange Agreement.
  • If you feel your level is not sufficient, take a summer course before coming to LUISS for the intensive Italian language course held in September.
  • Each year LUISS offers a few courses in English. The final list will be available at the beginning of classes.

Timing

  • In December and February of every academic year, we send all our partners updated materials, application forms, documents and course catalogs for exchange students.
  • The deadline that never changes is 31 May to receive the LUISS application form.
  • All other deadlines change slightly from year to year.
  • Exchange students will receive an acceptance letter and practical information after the end of May, when LUISS has received their application forms.