LUISS School of Government

The School of Government is part of Libera Università Internazionale degli Studi Sociali (LUISS) Guido Carli, a multidisciplinary University offering degrees at all academic levels. The focus is on business studies, economics, politics, and law. The campus is located in the center of Rome and presents a modern study environment for 7000 students. The new premises, located in a large semi-park area on Viale Romania, are a modern university complex equipped with the latest in advanced technology. The architecture features open, dynamic, transparent spaces that fully express the sense of community and the intensity of life at the University. LUISS Guido Carli is a University committed to excellence in terms of considerable investment in education and research. Thanks to its affiliation with Confindustria, the Italian Industrialists' Confederation, the University has close ties to the country's industrial concerns, most of which operate internationally. The research and teaching excellence of LUISS has been recently confirmed through an independent evaluation by Il Sole 24 Ore, one of Europe's leading dailies, and the Nation placing the institution among the top in Italy. since its founding, LUISS Guido Carli has played a key role in Italy's economic and cultural development. Not only has it trained world-class leaders sensitive to the values of market culture and the rules of a modern democracy, but it has also made important academic contributions in the fields of economics and finance, law and political science. Hear about the LUISS School of Government directly from its Director Prof. Sergio Fabbrini

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Why Luiss Guido Carli

LUISS Guido Carli is a multidisciplinary University offering degrees at all academic levels. The focus is on business studies, economics, politics, and law. The campus is located in the center of Rome and presents a modern study environment for 7000 students. The new premises, located in a large semi-park area on Viale Romania, are a modern university complex equipped with the latest in advanced technology. The architecture features open, dynamic, transparent spaces that fully express the sense of community and the intensity of life at the University. LUISS Guido Carli is a University committed to excellence that attracts the best talents (in terms of both students and professors) through considerable investment in education and research. Thanks to its affiliation with Confindustria, the Italian Industrialists’ Confederation, the University has close ties to the country’s industrial concerns, most of which operate internationally. In the more than forty years since its founding in 1966, LUISS Guido Carli has played a key role in Italy’s economic and cultural development. Not only has it trained world-class leaders sensitive to the values of market culture and the rules of a modern democracy, but it has also made important academic contributions in the fields of economics and finance, law and political science.

Location and Services

Studying at the School of Government means be part of LUISS's dynamic and international community that shares academic endeavors, enthusiasm, and experience. Students hold an active role in their education and can count on a close relationship with faculty members. LUISS has many opportunities for students to get involved in the fabric of the University and beyond, including its own radio and WebTV, the most important in the Italian student community.

Eating

Students have access to the cafeteria at Viale Romania campus that has the following opening hours:

• Lunch: from Monday to Friday, 12.00-14.30
• Dinner: from Monday to Friday, 19.00-20.45
• Saturday: 12.00-13.30

The cafeteria offers a takeaway service is open for dinner and on Saturdays. It is necessary to reserve the service by 13.30. Changes to cafeteria opening hours will be posted on the notice board and on the LUISS website. In August, the cafeterias will be closed. More information is available here.

Emails and IT

The University's IT Services unit guarantees the operation and update of IT service at LUISS, providing students, faculty and staff members with enhanced software applications. It also guarantees system and platform interoperability applied in education, research and administrative services. The IT Services' main activities are:

• network and security services
• assistance to users
• purchase of hardware and software
• implementation of new technologies
• maintenance and development of applications

As a student of the School of Government, you will be provided with an email account and access to several web-based services. LUISS campuses provide also wireless access.

Library

School of Government students can freely access LUISS library that provides a large set of offline and online research sources, books, and periodicals. More information about Library is available here.

Sports

LUISS Sports Activity aims at making students participate and feel part of a Community through the valuable message of sports. As part of the School of Government, you can practice all kind of sports ranging including basketball, soccer, volleyball, rugby, athletics. All sports activities take place at the University sports center PALALUISS, at the Acqua Acetosa field, which is within 30 minutes from Viale Romania campus with public transportation. For more information see here.

Cultural Activities

Our students can also participate in the various cultural activities organized by LUISS students such as photography and writing contests, theatre labs. The University also has agreements with a number of theatres in Rome, offering students cut-price tickets or discount season tickets. More information will be provided when you arrive at the University.

On-campus health care

Students can access a cost-free health care service provided by LUISS and managed by the in-house doctor whose office hours are:

• Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays: 15.30-16.30
• Tuesdays and Thursdays:10.00-12.00

In August, the on-campus care service is closed. The doctor can also be contacted via email and by phone.

Emergency medical service

There is an emergency medical service for all LUISS students, which is available both on-campus and at the student's home. The service is offered by Medical Care and you can get in touch with them by calling the toll-free number 800 94 94 89.

Travel Agency

LUISS Guido Carli has signed an agreement with CTS travel agency (Centro Turistico Studentesco e Giovanile) where students can benefit from a number of services. Students of the School of Government can purchase a CTS membership card for €18, instead of €30. CTS members receive the CTS Membership Card and the International Student Identity Card, which gives access to discounts and cut prices on airline, train, ferry, movie and theatre tickets in Italy and abroad. You can also purchase vacation packages to any place of destination.Details information about these services please contact the Admission Staff of the School of Government at the following address: LUISS School of Government Via di Villa Emiliani 14 00197 Roma Italy Tel: 0039 06 85225052/5065 Fax: 0039 06 85225056 Email: sog@luiss.it.More information about LUISS services are available LUISS International Brochure

Accreditation

The School of Government is an integral part of LUISS Guido Carli. The university is a fully recognized academic and research institution by Italy’s Ministry of Education, University and Research.