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LUISS Guido Carli International Merit Scholarship

LUISS Guido Carli is one of Italy's leading private universities, based in Rome and specialised in economics, business, political science, and law, with triple-accredited business programmes and strong employer links. For international students, LUISS offers merit-based tuition reductions — typically from 25% up to a full waiver for the strongest candidates — across its English-taught Bachelor's and Master's degrees, often rewarding strong academic profiles and early applications, plus separate need-based financial aid. For Sri Lankan students, LUISS is an attractive route into a globally connected, English-taught Italian business or politics degree; a strong academic record and a focused application improve the merit tier you're offered. As private-university tuition is higher than at Italian state universities, these reductions matter. Confirm the current merit bands, deadlines, and any test/interview requirements for your programme.

For 2026/27 entry — rolling international admission rounds through 2025–2026; earlier rounds usually carry higher merit awards

LUISS Guido Carli University

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Merit Reduction

25% up to 100% Tuition

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Level

Bachelor's or Master's

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Also Available

Need-Based Financial Aid

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Who awards it

LUISS Guido Carli University — not Lanka Scholar. We are not the awarding body and cannot grant, reserve or guarantee this award.

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How you are considered

Through your admission application. Awards like this are usually assessed automatically from the application you already submit — there is typically no separate scholarship form to fill in.

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What it covers

25%–100% Tuition Reduction (merit) + need-based aid. This is a reduction in tuition, not a full ride. You still fund the remainder, plus living costs and the balance your visa requires you to show.

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Where we come in

We make the admission application strong enough to be competitive — course choice, documents, references and deadlines. The funder makes the decision.

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International Applicant

Open to international students applying to LUISS English-taught programmes. Sri Lankan citizens with recognised qualifications are eligible to apply for admission and the merit/need-based awards.

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Admission to an English-Taught Programme

You must apply to and be admitted to a LUISS English-taught Bachelor's or Master's in economics, management, politics, or law. Admission may involve an academic assessment, test, or interview.

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Academic Merit (and Timing)

Merit reductions reward strong academic results and, often, early application. A first-class or strong upper-second academic record and applying in an early round improve the merit band offered.

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English Proficiency

Programmes are taught in English and typically require IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. Sri Lankan applicants with an English-medium qualification may meet the requirement with a medium-of-instruction certificate where LUISS accepts it.

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Apply in an early admission round

Submit your LUISS application with transcripts, certificates, CV, motivation, and English evidence — applying early generally improves your merit-award prospects.

Complete any assessment

Sit any required admission test or interview. LUISS evaluates your full academic profile to determine admission and the merit reduction band.

Receive your merit offer

Successful applicants receive an admission letter stating the tuition reduction. If you also need support, apply through the separate need-based financial-aid process.

Enrol and apply for the student visa

Enrol, then apply for the Italian student visa through the Universitaly pre-enrolment portal and the Italian mission, showing admission, the scholarship letter, and proof of funds.

Why LUISS Guido Carli?

LUISS is a top private Italian university in Rome, focused on economics, management, politics, and law, with internationally accredited business schools and an exceptional graduate-employment record. Its merit reductions make an English-taught, career-oriented Italian degree accessible to strong international students, with Italy's post-study job-search permit available afterwards.

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12 mo

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Looking for a scholarship because of the cost?

Then start here instead. Scholarships are competitive, usually partial, and decided by someone else — they are the least reliable way to make studying abroad affordable. Your destination and course choice move the number far more, and both are entirely within your control.

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