Luiss University/Luiss Business School
Master's Degree Programme in Finance · Rome, Italy · 2 years (120 ECTS)
- Program page states it is "among the best in the world according to the Financial Times rankings"
- Mandatory minimum 30-consecutive-day international mobility (study abroad, exchange or placement) requirement built into the degree
- 2-year, 120-ECTS structure (degree class LM-77), longer than many single-year European Masters in Finance
- Direct-entry pathway for Luiss Bachelor's or Level-1 Master's students with a weighted average of at least 28/30
- Based in Rome, with additional Luiss facilities in Milan
At a glance
Duration
2 years (120 ECTS)
Location
Rome, Italy
Language
English
Tuition
€17,000 per year (2026/2027 published rate), paid in 3 instalments, plus the regional student welfare tax.
Admissions requirements
Program
Master's Degree Programme in Finance
Degree expectation
Applicants must have completed, or be about to complete, a Bachelor's degree (in Italy or abroad) that permits enrolment in a Master's degree in Management or Finance. No separate minimum GPA/class is published for external applicants; current Luiss Bachelor's or Level-1 Master's students qualify for a direct-entry route only with a weighted average of at least 28/30.
GMAT
GMAT required
A qualifying GMAT or GRE score certificate is mandatory to apply. Stated minimum: GMAT with a minimum score of 555 (out of 805).
A qualifying GMAT or GRE score certificate is mandatory to apply. Stated minimum: GMAT with a minimum score of 555 (out of 805).
GRE
Accepted. GRE accepted as an alternative to GMAT. Minimum 157 (out of 170) in both Quantitative and Verbal sections per the 2027/2028 cycle page (a March 2026 notice for the 2026/2027 cycle cited a minimum of 150 in both sections).
CFA in lieu of GMAT/GRE
No
Work experience
Not addressed on the official entry-requirements page. Admission is based on a completed or near-complete Bachelor's degree plus a qualifying GMAT or GRE score.
Application & outcomes
Application notes
Admissions cycle for 2027/2028 entry: application window December 2026 to 31 March 2027, enrolment by 18 May 2027, participation fee 150 euros.
Last verified 16 Aug 2026. Figures change, always confirm time-sensitive details (deadlines, current GMAT medians) directly with the school before applying.
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