Double Degree in Global Management and Chinese Politics with Renmin

Highlights

The Double Degree in Global Management and Chinese Politics between Luiss and Renmin University of China is a challenging two-year program taught entirely in English.

The program is aimed at students currently enrolled in the first year of the Luiss Master's program in Global Management and Politics.

Stemming from the interdisciplinary approach of the Master’s Degree in Global Management and Politics, this Double Degree program with the Renmin University of China will add a comprehensive introduction to the politics, economy, foreign policy, society, and culture of contemporary China. Participants in the program study governance and foreign relations in one of the leading Asian universities while living in China’s capital city. 

During the first year at Luiss, the study plan will focus on the exploration of the economic, legal and business foundations of global management. During the second year in Beijing, students have the chance to visit and learn from Chinese companies, think tanks, research institutes, and NGOs as part of the program’s curriculum.

The program is structured as follows:

• the first year is carried out at Luiss (Rome);
• the second year is carried out at Renmin University of China (Beijing).

Available slots

Every year 5 students can take part in the program. 

Academic coordinators

Gianfranco Pellegrino

Senior Lecturer

Homepage | gpellegrino@luiss.it

Admission

Who can apply

Students enrolled in the first year of the Luiss Master’s program in Global Management and Politics.

Students with Chinese nationality are required to apply to the Double Degree through Renmin University of China, according to the national regulations of the P.R.C.

Details regarding the prerequisites for participation, the application procedure, the selection process, deadlines, and further information, will be contained in the call for applications. In case of doubts about the documents to upload or to get further information about the requested documents, students are invited to contact the International Development Office before the application deadline. 

Students who are selected for a Double Degree program have to respect the relevant study plan. They need to accept all the changes listed in the study plan, especially with reference to the languages and other activities.

Requirements (updated for the mobility year 2025-2026)

Candidates for this program should have the following requirements:

• Weighted average grade equal to or above 26/30;
• Students are required to pass all exams taught during the 1st semester and are strongly encouraged to pass all exams taught during the 2nd semester;
• As for English, students are required to possess one of the following certifications:
  • IELTS 6.5 or superior;
  • TOEFL iBT 98 or superior;
  • Bachelor's Degree entirely taught in English.

Selection Criteria

Candidates will be ranked based on their academic performance score, to be calculated according to the following criteria:

Registered ECTS credits: The academic score will take under consideration all registered credits valid towards one’s degree (excluding internships). Credits must be registered by the deadline indicated in the Call for Applications (usually by mid February). Please note that additional courses (corsi liberi) will not be taken into consideration.

Recap of the Deadlines (updated for the mobility year 2025-2026)

Disclaimer: dates might be subject to change; please refer to this webpage for the latest updates.

Information and forms

• When to apply

• Useful Information on your Mobility

While every effort will be made to provide students with complete, accurate and timely information, Luiss reserves the right to change, amend, modify or revoke the aforementioned program. Luiss is not responsible for any cancellation or modification due to events beyond its control. If the program is cancelled or modified for these reasons, Luiss will inform all interested students in a timely manner.