LUISS is a selective private university, much smaller than Italy's large public universities. Admission happens either through the LUISS in-house test (logic, reading comprehension, knowledge relevant to the programme), or through direct admission with certifications such as SAT or ACT. The typical profile of admitted students is strong: a large share have high-school averages above 90 out of 100. For Romanian students with good high-school and Baccalaureate results, plus a carefully prepared application, LUISS is a realistic target.

LUISS is a private university, so tuition is high, around €12,000 per year at bachelor's level (up to about €12,600 for the first year on some programmes), comparable to what non-EU students pay in other systems. The ISEE-type statutory public reductions do not apply here as they do at Italy's state universities. The cost of living in Rome adds roughly €950-€1,500 per month. The good news: LUISS offers merit-based scholarships of 30 percent up to 100 percent of the fee, which can significantly reduce the real cost. The figures are indicative; check the exact amount on the official LUISS website for your chosen programme.

Yes. Each year LUISS awards merit scholarships and partial or full tuition waivers, which can cover between 30 percent and 100 percent of the fee, depending on the academic file. Beyond merit, there are forms of support that take the family's financial situation into account, backed by public and private partners. Note: these are internal university support measures, not statutory public rates. For a Romanian student with high averages, the merit scholarship is the most effective way to reduce the cost.

Yes, LUISS has bachelor's programmes taught entirely in English: Economics and Business, Management and Artificial Intelligence and Politics: Philosophy and Economics (PPE). Alongside these there are Italian-taught programmes in Management, Law (Giurisprudenza) and Political Science. For the English-taught programmes you need a certification (IELTS 6.0-6.5, TOEFL iBT 80-90 or a Cambridge equivalent). Many programmes also include the study of a second foreign language.

LUISS uses its own admission test, not the SAT as a mandatory requirement. The test assesses logic, reading comprehension and knowledge relevant to the chosen programme. There is also the path of direct admission with certifications: if you have a good SAT or ACT score, these can be accepted as an optional certification in place of the LUISS test. Some programmes also add a motivation interview. In practice, the SAT is not mandatory, but it can be an advantage or an alternative way in.

LUISS is private, small and highly focused on economics, business, political science and law, backed by Confindustria. Unlike the large public mass universities, it has smaller classes, strong career services and a network of companies for internships and employment. It holds the triple EQUIS, AMBA and AACSB accreditation, rare in Italy. The cost is higher (private-type tuition, without ISEE statutory public reductions), but merit scholarships can offset it, and its emphasis on careers and internationalisation is its strong point.

No. As a Romanian (EU) citizen, you have the right to study and live in Italy without a study visa. After arriving in Rome you register with the local authorities for residence and obtain the codice fiscale (the Italian tax code), useful for rental contracts, a bank account and formalities. You will need a valid Romanian passport or ID card and health insurance (the European Health Insurance Card or private insurance).

Bachelor's degrees at LUISS last 3 years (180 ECTS), in line with the European Bologna system, after which you can continue with a master's. LUISS has well-developed career services and close ties with the business world through Confindustria, which helps with internships and employment in consulting, finance, business, public policy, law and European institutions. With a degree recognised throughout the European Union, you can work without a visa anywhere in the EU, including Romania, Italy or other member states.