FAQs
Admission / Enrolment
I am an international student and would like to study at LUISS Guido Carli, what should I do?
If your University has a Bilateral Agreement with LUISS Guido Carli (under the LLP Erasmus Programme or another Exchange Agreement), you can apply through the Student Exchange Office of your Institution. The first thing to do is to contact the coordinator in your home University.
If your University does not have an exchange agreement with LUISS:
§ You can enrol for single courses (corsi singoli). In this case, you would have to pay a fee
of € 1.000 for each course.
In order to enrol, please read the information available on the website:
http://www.luiss.edu/admissions/single-courses-admission
http://www.luiss.it/studenti/segreteria/laureemagistrali/pagina.php?icat...
and contact Segreteria Studenti.
§ You can enrol for a full degree course. In order to enrol, read the information available on the
web site:
http://www.luiss.edu/admissions/
http://www.luiss.edu/files/guides-university-0910.pdf
and contact: bachelordegree@luiss.it or masterdegree@luiss.it
Erasmus and Exchange Students
I am an Erasmus / Exchange student and have been selected for LUISS, what should I do?
If you have been selected for a period of study at LUISS as an exchange student, you should ask the coordinator of your University for the following LUISS information and application documents:
The procedures for the on-line application, username and password;
The 2010-2011 academic calendar,
The 2010-2011 fact sheets and Contacts of the Student Exchange Office,
The overview of courses offered to Exchange students,
Information on how to get accommodation at LUISS and the application form,
Information on the intensive Italian course and the Italian test.
You must complete the documents, follow the instructions and meet the deadlines.
Faculties and University Structure
Which faculties do you have?
- Faculties
Faculty of Economics
Faculty of Law
Faculty of Political Science
- Undergraduate Studies: three-year Bachelor Degree Programmes
Faculty of Economics
Bachelors Degree in Economics and Management
Bachelors Degree in Economics and Business - in English
Faculty of Political Science
Bachelors Degree in Political Science and Communication
Faculty of Law - One Cycle Graduate Programme
A five year Masters Degree Programme in Law
- Graduate Studies: two-year Masters Degree Programmes
Faculty of Economics
Masters Degree in Economics and Business Management
Masters Degree in Economics and Finance
Masters Degree in Law and Economics
Masters Degree in General Management - in English
Double Degree in International Management - in English
(with the University of Fudan - Shanghai)
Masters Degree in Financial Economics - in English
Faculty of Political Science
Masters Degree in International Relations in Italian and English (to be confirmed)
Masters Degree in Governmental and Public Communication Studies
One year Master Programmes in English
Master in European Studies (MES)
Master of Science in Economics (MOSEC)
Master in E-Business, Management and Consulting (MERP)
Language of Instruction
I do not speak Italian. Do you offer courses in English?
At LUISS the main language of instruction is Italian, but an increasing number of degree programmes and courses are offered in English each year.
Information about the degree programmes entirely taught in English can be found at:
• http://www.luiss.edu/economics/academic-programs/undergraduate-studies/e...
• http://www.luiss.edu/economics/academic-programs/graduate-studies/econom...
• http://www.luiss.it/mes/
• http://www.luiss.it/mosec/
• http://www.luiss.it/postlaurea/meb/
The LUISS Law Faculty also offers a few courses in English each academic year.
Which students can attend the courses in English?
Erasmus and Exchange students will be allowed to attend the courses in English offered in the General Management, Economics and Business and the one year Master programmes, according to their level of study, faculty, academic background and English language competences. The Master in EU Studies offers only a few places to exchange students.
Courses in Italian
In order to attend courses in Italian, your language level should be adequate, at least at an intermediate level.
Italian Language Courses
Do you offer Italian language courses? Who can apply?
Each year LUISS offers intensive Italian language courses in September and extensive courses in both semesters for guest students who have been admitted to attend a semester or a year at the Faculty of Economics, Political Science, or Law. The courses are at three levels: beginners, intermediate and advanced.
The courses are only open to Erasmus and Exchange students coming from partner Universities and they are free of charge.
Do I have to take a test? Will I receive a certificate at the end of the course?
Students wishing to attend the intensive Italian language course held in September will have to take a written test before arrival (the deadline for reception of the test is 1st July, 2010).
Another Italian language test must be taken after arrival.
At the end of the courses, the students who have complied with the requirements, will receive a certificate for the work done (with grades and ECTS credits).
Deadlines and Arrival Dates
When should I apply for LUISS?
The deadline for LUISS is May 31. By this date, LUISS must receive the application forms (electronic and printed version) from the incoming students, for both I and II semester.
Find out when and where you have to apply at your University.
After the deadline of May 31 students may not be accepted by LUISS.
When should I arrive at LUISS?
There are set arrival dates for each academic year and they are mandatory.
For the 2010-2011 academic year the mandatory arrival dates are:
Intensive Italian Course: 7 September 2010
Bachelor - Master Degrees and Faculty of Law
First semester: 16 September 2010
Second semester: 24 February 2011
The dates will be sent to the students with the acceptance letters. They are also indicated in the academic calendar and in the web site.
On the set arrival dates, thestudents should go to the Student Exchange Office for student mobility at 10.30 or at 2.30 p. m..
Orientation sessions will be held on the arrival dates and students will receive an information package.
Course Enrolment and Classes - Bachelor Degrees
Which courses can I take?
You will be given access to all the courses in the three Faculties as long as you have the necessary prerequisites and you do not have time-table clashes, because attendance of courses is compulsory.
You will be given access to the courses in English according to your level of study, faculty, academic background and English language competence.
Course Enrolment and Classes - Master Degrees
Which courses can I take?
You will be given access to the Master courses in the three Faculties as long as you have:
Ø a bachelor degree or three years of study completed before departure;
Ø a very good command of Italian and/or English language;
Ø the required prerequisites;
Ø no time-table clashes because attendance of courses is compulsory.
For the Faculty of Law (five year degree course):
The first three years of study are equivalent to Bachelor Level. The fourth and fifth years of study are equivalent to Master level. Law students in their third year will be allowed to take fourth or fifth year courses if they have a good Italian language level.
Optional Courses
Optional courses will be offered only if a sufficient number of students register for the courses. If you choose them, make sure you enrol in a few extra courses.
The Faculty of Economics offers many optional courses.
Are there any restricted courses?
Courses in the following programmes are restricted to all Erasmus and Exchange students:
The one year Master programmes are partially restricted.
The courses of the School of Journalism
All post-graduate and PhD courses
Master's degree courses to Bachelor students
How many courses should I take?
Work Load
The average work load for LUISS students is about 30 ECTS credits per semester, including language courses. Incoming students are advised not to take more than 24 credits. They can take more if their language competence is very good.
The study programmes and the ECTS brochures in English are available on our web site at:
http://www.luiss.edu/
http://www.luiss.edu/prospective-students/exchange-students
http://www.luiss.edu/prospective-students/exchange-students/ects-course-...
http://www.luiss.edu/economics/
http://www.luiss.edu/law/
http://www.luiss.edu/politicalscience/
Please check the Overview of courses offered to Exchange students for more information.
All guest students must send a Learning Agreement (Programme of study) approved by the co-ordinator of the home University, before arrival.
From the beginning of classes, students will have a few days to select courses and make their final choice. A course registration form must be presented to the Student Exchange Office of LUISS, by the given deadline.
After the deadline it will not be possible to change or add courses.
Learning Agreements
When can I prepare the final learning agreement?
The final learning agreement can be defined, after arrival, as soon as the course enrolment procedures have been completed.
Exams and the Italian Examination System
How do I register to sit an exam?
Guest students will be automatically registered for all the examination dates (appelli) of all the courses they have taken.
At the end of each exam students must always sign the examination register (verbale d'esame) which will also be signed by the professors. This is very important, otherwise the grades will not be included into their transcripts of records.
When can I sit exams?
Examination Periods a. y. 2010-2011
First semester exams From 10 January to 26 February
Second semester exams from 30 May to 18 July
For each course, LUISS offers two or three examination dates (appelli) during a long examination period. Guest students will be automatically registered for all the examination dates (appelli) of all the courses they have chosen and indicated in the course enrolment form.
The official examination dates will be posted on-line at the end of each semester. You may search the dates from www.luiss.it as follows:
DIDATTICA: facoltà, area of study, CATTEDRE ONLINE: name of the professor or of the subject, cerca, date esami.
Exams can be taken only on the official dates. Therefore, students should make their travelling arrangements according to the examination periods.
Are all the exams oral?
The Italian University system is based on oral exams although some courses may require written work during the semester or a written exam before the final oral examination.
The grading system and ECTS grades (European grading system)
Individual courses are graded on a scale of 18-30/30. Very brilliant students may be awarded cum laude.
ECTS grades LUISS Guido Carli grades Average % of successful students normally achieving the grade
A 30 e lode - 30 5 % / 10 %
B 29 20 %
C 28 / 27 30 %
D 26 / 24 25 %
E 23 / 18 10 %
F < 18 /
Will fail grades be registered?
In the Italian university system the minimum passing grade is 18/30. Grades below 18 are a fail and they will not - and cannot - be registered.
When can I retake an exam if I fail?
If students do not pass an examination they can take a resit. If students fail an exam on the first date, usually they can take the re-sit on the third or last examination date. It will depend on the professor of the subject involved.
Transcripts of Records
When will I receive my transcript?
Original transcripts of records will be sent both to the students and partner institutions after the end of each examination session.
Students who come to LUISS for the whole academic year or for the second semester, will receive the transcripts by mid-September. Since the examination session will finish at the end of July and the University closes in August, the transcripts can only be issued by the Student Office after the Summer break. Therefore, no exceptions can be made.
Accommodation
How can I find a room in Rome?
You can apply through LUISS by May 31st. In this case CTS(Centro Turistico Studentesco e Giovanile) will take care of finding a room for you. Make sure you read the booking conditions carefully, follow the instructions and meet the deadlines.
Of course, you can look for a room by yourself, in this case we advise you to come to Rome at least two weeks before the beginning of each semester because it is not easy to find accommodation in Rome.
Cost of Living
How much will I spend in Rome?
Housing: the average cost is about 350/400 € (for a place in a double room) and about 500/600 € (for a single room) a month plus extras (telephone, electricity, heating, etc.)
Meals: about 2€ per meal at the University cafeteria. From 5 to 25€ in take-away pizza shops, bars, pizzerie, trattorie.
Public transport: the price of a monthly card (tessera intera rete) for all public transport is 30€.
Books: about 300€.
Cinema: a ticket costs about 7€.
Theatre and Concerts: the average cost is between 15 and 30€, but many associations give students reduced prices.
Student Facilities at LUISS
What facilities are offered to exchange students?
Guest students will have the same facilities as Italian students: access to the Library, the University Dining Hall, Computer and multimedia facilities, E-mail, Sports, and all the extra curricular activities organised for students such as: film shows, conferences, cultural events, concerts, parties, tours, and much more...
The Student Exchange Office for Student Mobility
When can I contact the office?
Office Hours:
Morning: from Monday through Friday, from 10.00 a.m. to 12.00 p.m.
Afternoon: Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 3.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m.
Annamaria A. Ricciardi (Head of the Office):
Morning: from Monday through Friday, from 11.00 a.m. to 12.00 p.m.
Afternoon: Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 3.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m.
In the Summer, from mid-June to mid-September, the Office is closed on Friday afternoons.
Where is the office?
The Office is located in the main Campus of viale Romania, in the Parioli area.
Scambi Internazionali Studenti
Student Exchange Office
viale Romania 32
00197 Rome
Italy
E-mail: relint@luiss.it
Tel.: +39-06-85225.642 (722)
Fax: +39-06-85225.505
Web-site: www.luiss.it - www.luiss.edu/
