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To transfer from another university to Luiss Guido Carli for the a.y. 2025/2026 it is necessary to submit an online pre-application form, from June, 3rd to July, 25th 2025, that will be available on this webpage in the above-indicated timeframe.
Which are the requirements for transferring from an Italian University?
Students currently enrolled in timeframe at another recognized University may transfer to the Single-Cycle Master's Degree Program in Law only if they have obtained, with a weighted average of 27/30, at least
- 24 credits, for enrollment in the second year
- 60 credits, for enrollment in the third year
- 120 credits, for enrollment in the fourth year
as provided for in the degree program teaching regulations and calculated on the minimum number of credits required. Furthermore, students must submit:
currently valid Italian B2 level certificate issued no more than three years ago by one of the bodies certified by the Ministry of Universities and Research (MUR) or specified on the University's website, for non-Italian citizens applying to a degree program taught in Italian.
Which are the requirements for transferring from a foreign University?
Students who have carried out periods of study abroad and who have taken exams as part of an active career, in which the student is regularly enrolled in timeframe (without achieving the final qualification) can request a career assessment at the end of admission to a year following the first of a single-cycle degree course for credit recognition. The minimum access requirement is substantially equivalent to what has been approved for transfers from Italian universities (as indicated under "Which are the requirements for transferring from an Italian University?"). The following criteria will also be taken into consideration:
- they must have a (EU or non-EU) High School Diploma valid for admission to the first year at Luiss;
- the home university at which the exams were taken must be a recognised academic institution of the foreign system.
Frequently Asked Questions
- an enrollment certificate (from Italian Universities) showing the exams taken and to be taken, the credits awarded for each exam - or a self-certification in accordance with Italian Presidential Decree n. 445/2000 to be delivered signed in original and containing all the data indicated above;
- official transcript of records and study plan (from foreign Universities) showing the exams taken and to be taken, the credits/ECTS awarded for each exam;
- double-sided copy of an identity document and tax code;
- certificate/self-certification of the High School Diploma. For non-Italian academic qualifications, reference must be made to the criteria laid down annually by the Ministry of Universities and Research (MUR) and set out by the University on the following webpage. In case of IB Diploma, applications will be considered as complete solely upon receipt of the original of the certificate sent directly to Luiss by the certification body. The onus is on candidates to request that the original be delivered through the methodes envisaged by the IBO platflorm. Please find Luiss identification code here: IB ibo.org CODICE IDENTIFICATIVO Luiss: 002563
- syllabus of each exam in the study plan (to be uploaded in a single file);
- currently valid Italian B2 level certificate issued no more than three years ago by one of the bodies certified by the Ministry of Universities and Research (MUR) or specified on the University's website, for non-Italian citizens applying to a degree program taught in Italian;
- official certificate issued by the University stating that the degree program is completely held in English, for students enrolled in Italian or foreign degree programs held in English.
- Should the foreign certifications indicated above released by non-Italian Universities/Authorities be issued in a language other than Italian or English, they must be translated by a qualified translator from among those specified by the embassy in loco and legalised by the competent Diplomatic authorities in the foreign country whose education system awards the qualification.
- All applications that do not fulfill the requirements specified above will not be considered.
You can make a change in your application by contacting us at segreteria@luiss.it, indicating the reason for the change and attaching an identity document. We will contact you to confirm that you can proceed with the modification of your application.
No, there is no fee for submitting the pre-application form.
Pre-applications for transferring will be examined by the Board Council and the students will receive an outcome by email within approximately 15 working days.
In case of a mismatch of credits, the Board Council may assess the suitability of the programs and, if necessary, request that an additional exam be taken, whose content will be determined by the adjunct professor holding the course, on a case-by-case basis.
It is reminded that, only for students from foreign Universities, exams will only be recognised as validated with CFU without indicating the grade. Any validated exams will not be taken into account for the purposes of calculating the weighted average.
Students will be notified of the outcome and must confirm their acceptance or refusal of the proposal for recognition within 7 days of receipt of the notification.
Upon acceptance, they will receive the necessary instructions to enroll by paying the amount foreseen for the degree program's year to which they have been admitted.
- Students from an Italian University: those who have received a positive result and have accepted the recognition proposal, once they have completed their exams at their home university by September, 6th 2025 at the latest, must gather all the necessary information from the office of their university to verify the timing and methods for submitting the outgoing transfer request. Only after the certificate has been received by PEC to segreteria.studenti@luisscert.it and verified by Luiss, it will be possible to proceed with the enrollment.
- Students from a foreign University: those who have received a positive result and have accepted the recognition proposal, once they have completed their exams at their home university by September, 6th 2025 at the latest, must submit all the necessary documents in original. Should the foreign certifications indicated above released by non-Italian Universities/Authorities be issued in a language other than Italian or English, they must be translated by a qualified translator from among those specified by the embassy in loco and legalised by the competent Diplomatic authorities in the foreign country whose education system awards the qualification. For holders of non-Italian academic qualifications, the onus is on the candidates to verify the eligibility and recognition of their degree title for the enrollment to the degree program they are applying to, as well as all visa requirements.
You will be able to start attending classes once your transferring has been completed.
The first session in which exams and/or integrations can be taken will be the Winter Session (starting from December).
Students interested in finding information about the opportunities available can consult the pages on Financial Aid Office and Residences and Accommodation Office.
Certifications should be sent to segreteria@luiss.it and interested students will be contacted by the University Tutoring Service. For further details, please contact tutorato@luiss.it.