LUISS Guido Carli University

Luiss Guido Carli has its beginnings in the transformation of a previous Roman institution: the Pro Deo University, which was established in 1966. It was the 1970s, more precisely 1974, a group of entrepreneurs led by Umberto Agnelli decided to invest both human and financial resources in an innovative project aimed at training the future leaders of society. Luiss adopted a novel educational model that followed the direction set by top-tier international universities.

In the following years, other major public and private industrial groups as well as credit companies, joined the founders, contributing to the University’s Board of Directors, enriching it with well-qualified representation of entrepreneurs.

In 1977, the University officially changed its name to Luiss–Libera Università Internazionale degli Studi Sociali. A year later, Guido Carli, who was then President of Confindustria also assumed the role of President at the University. During this period, the foundational principles of the Luiss educational project became increasingly evident, including rigorous entrance selection, a predetermined number of students, curricula aligned with market needs and a strong connection with the business world. The curriculum also emphasized foreign language proficiency and computer science. Guido Carli served as the President of Luiss until his passing in 1993.

In 1982, Luiss expanded its academic offerings by introducing the Faculty of Law alongside Economics and Political Science. In 1994, the University’s Board of Directors made the decision to name the University in memory of Guido Carli. In 1997, Luiss Management S.p.A. was established to oversee all educational activities targeting the market.

Luiss offers a wide range of Undergraduate, Graduate, Postgraduate, and PhD programmes designed to prepare professionals capable of addressing global challenges and foster informed citizenship. The academic programmes combine theory and practice through partnerships with leading companies and prominent institutions, ensuring advanced learning and skill development. Each educational pathway is tailored to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving job market, providing comprehensive and cutting-edge preparation.

Why not spend a summer in New York, a semester in Brussels, a year in Shanghai or Moscow, and then top it all off with an internship in Washington D.C.?

Luiss has partnered with prestigious universities around the world in order to give its students a vast number of exchange and Double Degree opportunities in addition to exclusive work and training abroad.

Luiss Guido Carli fosters a vibrant, interdisciplinary research environment spanning economics, law, management, sociology, history, and political science. Through its Research Office, the University provides comprehensive support to faculty and researchers in developing and managing funded projects, promoting access to national and international funding opportunities, and driving the advancement of knowledge with strong academic and social impact.

With its unwavering commitment to academic excellence and innovation, Luiss has established itself as a key player on the international stage. The university has made significant contributions to the dissemination of knowledge related to ‘Made in Italy’.

Its distinctive presence is evident in the courses of excellence dedicated to professionals and executive students, positioning itself as a point of reference for advanced and specialized training.

Luiss is steadily building its international reputation and earning recognition as a cultural entity that is progressively opening up to the global community. This is evident through its rankings, research activities in the social sciences that extend well beyond Italian borders, and the diverse composition of its faculty and student body. The network of partnerships with international universities is constantly expanding, along with the global network of ‘ambassadors’ represented by Alumni.