Double Degree in International Affairs with Sciences Po Bordeaux

Highlights

The Double Degree in International Affairs with Sciences Po Bordeaux offers students a unique chance to develop analytical and methodical skills in the field of international politics with focus on themes such as EU security, migration, gender studies, international law and international economy.

Located in the French city of Bordeaux, a UNESCO Word Heritage city, Science Po Bordeaux is an international university and one of the main research centers for political science in France.

The program is structured as follows:

• the first year is carried out at Luiss (Rome);
• the second year is carried out in Bordeaux.

Students selected for the Double Degree will be registered at Luiss during their time at Science Po Bordeaux and will continue to pay tuition fees at Luiss. Students will be exempted from paying tuition fees at Science Po Bordeaux.

If compliant with both universities’ rules and conditions, as for credits envisaged, attendance, deadlines, academic integrity, etc., participating students will receive two degrees, which will be issued according to each university’s procedures.

Academic coordinators

Rosario Forlenza

Associate Professor

Homepage | rforlenza@luiss.it

Nicola Lupo

Full Professor

Homepage | nlupo@luiss.it

Application process

Who can apply

Students enrolled in the first year of the Luiss Master's Degree in International Relations can apply for this program.

Available slots

5 students can take part in the program.

Requirements (updated for the mobility year 2025-2026)

Candidates for this program should have the following requirements:

1. Weighted average grade equal to or above 27/30
2. Students are required to have passed all 1st semester exams by the deadline indicated in the Call for Applications (usually by mid February)
3. As for English, students must possess at least a C1 level (European Framework of Reference), to be proved by one of the following certifications:

• Cambridge: CPE; FCE min. grade A; CAE grade B/C;
• IELTS min. 7.0;
• TOEFL iBT equal or above 91/120 IBT;
• Duolingo min. 125;
• Luiss Language Center;
• Accademia linguistica Trinity School di Roma;
• Bachelor's Degree entirely taught in English;
• International Secondary School Diploma entirely taught in English

Students who are selected for a Double Degree program have to respect the relevant study plan. They need to accept all the changes listed in the study plan, especially with reference to the languages and other activities.

Selection Criteria

Candidates will be ranked based on their academic performance score, currently calculated according to the following criteria:

Registered ECTS credits: The academic score will take under consideration all registered credits valid towards one’s degree (excluding internships). Credits must be registered by the deadline indicated in the Call for Applications (usually by mid February). Please note that additional courses (corsi liberi) will not be taken into consideration.

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.

Please note that these dates may change, any modifications will be promptly communicated to you.

Useful Links

• When to apply
• Useful Information on your Mobility

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.