Structured Exchange in Politics, Philosophy and Economics with Utrecht

Program Highlights

The program, entirely taught in English, offers the unique opportunity to learn in a stimulating study environment, where the teaching method aims at developing the various ambitions and talents of each student. 

Program Structure

The program will offer selected students the opportunity to spend two full semesters at Utrecht University (The Netherlands) during the second year of their Bachelor's program in Politics, Philosophy, and Economics.

Program Fees

During your mobility year at Utrecht University, you will remain enrolled at Luiss and continue your payments to the university; therefore, outgoing students are exempt from paying tuition fees at Utrecht University.

Academic Coordinator

Professor Cristina Fasone

Assistant Professor

Homepage | cfasone@luiss.it

Application Process

Details regarding the application process that are not available in this web page, will be available in the Call for Applications 2025/26, uploaded in the 'Useful documents' section at the bottom of this page.

For further information, please contact the International Development Office, at the email address: international@luiss.it

Who can apply

The call for applications for the mobility year 2025-2026 is open to students enrolled in the 1^st year of the Luiss Bachelor’s Degree in Politics, Philosophy and Economics for the academic year 2024-2025.

Available slots

There are 3 available slots every academic year.

Application Criteria

These are the criteria that you need in order to apply.

1. Students are required to have obtained at least 24 credits by the deadline indicated in the Call for Applications (usually by mid-February)
2. Weighted average grade equal to or above 27/30
3. English language: at least a C1 level (European Framework of Reference), certified by one of the following institutions:

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

Selection Criteria

These are the criteria used to rank your application.

Eligible candidates will be ranked based on the academic performance and the criteria included in the table below. The academic performance is assessed based on the data available to the Student Office by the deadline indicated in the Call for Applications (usually by mid-February).

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.

Housing in Utrecht

Interested students should be aware that finding suitable and affordable housing in Utrecht is very difficult, since Utrecht is one of the most popular cities in the Netherlands. Dutch universities generally do not own any student housing, so finding accommodation is your own responsibility. However, Utrecht University provides detailed information on housing and they host live webinars in December, April and June that specifically focus on finding housing. In July and August, two dedicated Housing Support Officers are appointed to assist and advise. Furthermore, international students can take part in a Reserved Accomodation Programme (you need an approved registration before you can book and participation is not guaranteed: mark the deadlines in your calendar if you are interested). Selected students are advised to start the housing search as soon as possible and to arrange housing prior to the start of the academic year. Take into account that it might be necessary to travel to Utrecht ahead of the start of the programme to secure accommodation.

Note:

• Students who are selected for a Structured Exchange Program are required to comply with the relevant study plan.
• Students are required to accept changes of the study plan, especially with reference to the languages and other activities.

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.

Useful links 

• When to apply
• Useful Information on your Mobility