Luiss Guido Carli is perhaps the most prestigious private university in Rome. When it was set up in 1974 its name was Libera Università Internazionale degli Studi Sociali, that was changed in 1994 into Guido Carli, its former president up to 1993. The current president, elected in 2004, is Luca Cordero di Montezemolo.

Luiss currently presents three faculties: Economics, Law and Political Science. Nowadays (2010) it numbers about 7100 enrolled students and 340 professors. On average some 1300 prospective students enroll every year and the university boasts an extremely low percentage of dropping (0,1%) versus the Italian average of 18%. Statistics report that 86% of LUISS graduates find a job by 6 months after the graduation.

Admission to Luiss is subject to passing a test: you have to solve 100 multiple-choice questions, 85% logic and aptitude questions and 15% on general knowledge, in max 90 minutes. Admission also depends on number of places available and the results of the test. As to postgraduate degree courses, instead, you don’t need to take any admission test if you’ve obtained an undergraduate degree at LUISS with at least 95 as final grade. Remember that quality in Italy is expensive: annual fees are very high, about 7000 €.

Luiss has 6 campuses in Rome, but the main building is in Viale Romania, in Parioli borough. The Dean’s office, the Business School and the School of Journalism are located in the historical campus of the “Palazzina” in Via Pola.

Luiss Business School is a branch of the university more focused on postgraduate advanced training, masters and custom programs. It can count on a prestigious knowledge center with researchers and university professors.