Foundation Programme on Social Sciences
Rome, Italy
Foundation Year
DURATION
2 semesters
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Mar 2026
TUITION FEES
EUR 6,500 / per year
STUDY FORMAT
Blended
Key Summary
The Luiss Foundation Programme on Social Sciences - is a two-semester study programme designed for students with less than 12 years of schooling, enabling them to meet the prerequisites for pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Italy. The programme awards 60 Foundation Credits and combines online and on-campus experiences, providing a comprehensive introduction to the social sciences and University life.
It is divided into two phases. The first phase is conducted online, the second phase takes place in person at Luiss, featuring an intensive period of study and soft skills training.
Students engage in courses covering key disciplines such as economics, law, socio-political studies, and computational thinking. Additionally, the curriculum includes English proficiency improvement, basic Italian language introduction, and soft skills development.
The programme structure includes:
- Introductory courses relevant to bachelor's and single-cycle degree programmes across Luiss's four departments.
- One or two specialized courses tailored to each department.
- In-person soft skills training in coding, negotiation, and public speaking.
Delivered on-campus and through online synchronous classes, the programme ensures flexibility while maintaining high academic standards. Continuous assessment allows students to track their progress and refine their skills.
Upon successful completion, students can apply for admission to Luiss, following the standard procedures for the relevant academic year.
Luiss offers a variety of full and partial scholarships to talented students from all over the world each year.
The Foundation Program on Social Sciences program consists of 60 Foundation Credits.
Study Plan
- Introduction to critical thinking and methodologies (3 FC)
- Introduction to Macro and Microeconomics (6 FC)
- Introduction to Computational Thinking (6FC)
- Introduction to Public Law (6 FC)
- Introduction to Social and Political Analysis (6 FC)
- Introduction to Private Law (6 FC)
- Fundamentals of Management (6 FC)
- Fundamentals of Investing (6 FC)
- Italian Language (9 FC)
- Language Empowerment and Academic Preparation (6 FC)
- Soft Skills (e.g. coding, negotiation, public speaking)
- Luiss Test Orientation & Training
The courses, offered online, run from October to April. In March or April, students are invited to attend on-campus sessions.