LUMSA University

On their arrival, students from European Union countries and from universities with which LUMSA has bilateral agreements within the ERASMUS + program must present themselves at the LUMSA International Relations office to complete their enrolment and fill in the course admission application form (students participating in the Erasmus + program are exempt from enrolment fees). The registration deadlines for Erasmus students are the end of June (I semester) and the end of November (II semester).

The following documents must be presented at the International Relations office:

• Declaration by the university to which the student belongs that the student in question is an Erasmus student;
• Certificate from the student's university stating that the student in question is enrolled at that university and his/her Transcript of Records.
• Original Application form (a completed and signed application for registration)
• Learning agreement signed by the exchange coordinator of the student’s university.
• European health coverage or private health insurance.
• Passport or identity card (photocopy).
• Two passport-sized photographs.

Non-EU candidates

Non-EU applicants resident abroad are also required to complete pre-enrolment through the Italian authorities (usually the Italian Consulate) in the country in which they obtained their academic qualifications (or are in the process of obtaining them), and their academic qualification(s).

Non-EU citizens with valid residence permit

Candidates who are non-EU citizens with a valid residence permit for Italy (according to the dispositions of the Italian Law no. 286/98, art. 39, 5) must follow the same procedure as Italian and EU citizens and present an application for pre-enrolment by the deadline set down by the LUMSA University of Rome. Candidates holding a foreign qualification will also have to present a declaration of value which can be obtained from the Italian embassy or consulate in the candidate’s home country.

The certificate, which is issued by the Consulate’s academic office, confirms that the qualifications obtained at the secondary school level (for admission to undergraduate degree courses) or the university degree (for admission to postgraduate courses) by the candidate would allow him/her to be admitted to higher education in the country in which the qualifications were achieved. If the candidate’s certificate/s is/are not written in Italian, an official translation into Italian must be attached. If the duration of studies in the country in which the candidate received the qualification, is less than 12 years, they must present a certificate stating that have passed all the exams required: for the first year of university (in the event the local school system lasts 11 years) and for the first two years of university (in the event the local school system lasts 10 years).

Non-EU citizens resident abroad

To access a degree course at the LUMSA University of Rome non-EU citizens resident abroad must hold qualifications awarded at the end of secondary education lasting at least 12 years, as is the case in Italy. If secondary school education lasted less than 12 years, then candidates must also present the academic certificates stating that they have passed all the exams required for:

• the first year of university (if the local school system lasts only 11 years)
• the first two years of university (if the local school system lasts only 10 years)

To pre-enroll at the LUMSA University, it is necessary to:

• Pre-enroll online through the LUMSAs’ website following the deadlines and requirements of the Department. Once the online pre-enrolment form has been completed, it must be printed, signed, and sent through ordinary mail to the Student Administration Office together with all the documents that are listed in the LUMSA Study Manifesto.
• Present the pre-enrolment application to the Italian Authorities (embassy or consulate) in the candidate’s home country, for the one-degree course only (it is not possible to pre-enroll at any other Italian university).

The LUMSA teaching staff are highly trained and always open to discussion with students, to assist them along the path to greater understanding and offer advice on organizing their studies or making career choices. The results are clear to see from student satisfaction figures, with LUMSA achieving levels above the national average (96,5% compared to 88,9%).

Why LUMSA

• Ever since it was established, LUMSA's main focus has been on the individual. The training courses are built around the students, to respond to their study requirements and prepare them for the world of work, not neglecting the importance of human aspects. The relationships the students have with teachers and other University staff are based on listening and mutual exchange. The services provided by the University are designed to help students focus on learning, personal development, and making the right career choices.
• The LUMSA teaching staff are highly trained and always open to discussion with students, to assist them along the path to greater understanding and offer advice on organizing their studies or making career choices. The results are clear to see from student satisfaction figures, with LUMSA achieving levels above the national average (95,9 compared to 90,5%).
• An environment that offers students advice and a friendly welcome, even before they enroll. Guidance and Tutoring Office and the teaching staff explain the structure and content of our degree programs and talk about life in the LUMSA community. Students are later mentored by the same tutors during their studies, emphasizing the direct ongoing relationship that is fundamental to our teaching.
• LUMSA offers a series of grants and scholarships to assist students with high potential and those experiencing financial difficulties; the University operates a system of meritocracy as part of the universal right to higher education.
• A calm, orderly study environment that encourages interaction and enhances concentration, for a truly unique university experience. University life in a wonderful historic city like Rome or Palermo is amazing and inspiring.
• The teaching and services we provide help students to complete their studies in the projected timescale; the University's overall results on this point remain above the national average (76,8% compared to 60,9%) which gives students a head start in preparing for employment.
• LUMSA offers specialist work placements through the LUMSA Talent Academy, following the Job Guidance strategy, along with opportunities to obtain major international qualifications, internships, and apprenticeships (over 2.050 per year).
• LUMSA students have the chance to study abroad with our international exchanges and agreements with 324 European and 35 non-European universities, as well as studying in a stimulating, multicultural environment that includes over 300 international students from 55 different countries. LUMSA is one of only three Italian universities awarded the ECTS Label for our Erasmus+ program.
• With the Diploma supplement, international programs, and joint degrees, LUMSA graduates can use their qualifications across Europe and all over the world.
• Student residences on the LUMSA campus provide accommodation for over 300 young people close to the university for a total university experience, including studying in the University libraries and taking a break at LUMSA Café.

LUMSA offers specialist work placements through the LUMSA Talent Academy, following the Job Guidance strategy, along with opportunities to obtain major international qualifications, internships, and apprenticeships (over 1250 per year).

LUMSA students have the chance to study abroad with our international exchanges and agreements with 213 European and 29 non-European universities, as well as studying in a stimulating, multicultural environment that includes over 300 international students from 55 different countries. LUMSA is one of only three Italian universities awarded the ECTS Label for our Erasmus+ program.

LUMSA’s Rome and Palermo campuses are both accredited test centers for major international qualifications in business, IT, languages, and the professions. These qualifications include the TOEFL Test Of English as a Foreign Language, and CELI Certificazione Ufficiale della conoscenza della Lingua Italiana (recognized certificate of competence in the Italian language).

The LUMSA ALUMNI Association is a network of graduates, professionals, and entrepreneurs in Italy and abroad, formed to enable ongoing contact with colleagues and enhance the resources and experiences of this highly qualified institution, on both a professional and personal level.