Orientation 4: University experience for penultimate year students

The Orientation 4 of the Luiss Summer School is a course designed for penultimate-year High School students, offering a unique opportunity to:  

  • Attend academic lessons on major university disciplines.  
  • Prepare for and take the Luiss admission test a year in advance.

This programme combines academic training and guidance, allowing students to explore the disciplines of the Luiss Bachelor’s and Single-Cycle Degree Programmes while practising logic and psychometric questions for the admission test.

Weekly Schedule
The days are organised according to the following schedule:

  • Morning and afternoon: academic lessons and admission test preparation.
  • Evening (residential option): leisure and entertainment activities, with accommodation at Luiss residences or partner facilities.

Classes run from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, providing students with an immersive and comprehensive educational experience.

Early Admission Test

The admission test takes place on Friday and can be taken in:

  • Italian: to access degree courses in Italian.
  • English: to access both English and Italian degree courses.

Students who have attended Orientation 3 can use the accumulated bonus points to reduce the test threshold.

TARGET AUDIENCEPenultimate-year High School students
TEACHING MODE In-person
LANGUAGE In Italian, as well as in English during the specified weeks
FORMATResidential or non-residential (with accommodation)
LOCATIONRome – Luiss Campus, Viale Romania, 32
DATESCheck the Calendar

Consult the Educational Program
While waiting for the 2025 programme, you can view the programme from the previous edition:

Prices and Dates for Orientation 4 in 2025
Explore all available options to participate in the Luiss Orientation 4 for 2025! The training weeks provide both residential and non-residential formats to cater to the diverse needs of students. Select the most suitable period for you and immerse yourself in a unique experience of academic growth, personal development, and social interaction.

Prices
DatesNon-residentialResidential
9-13 June 2025€ 1600€ 1900
16-20 June 2025*€ 1600€ 1900
23-27 June 2025€ 1600€ 1900
30 June-4 July 2025*€ 1300€ 1600
7-11 July 2025€ 1300€ 1600
14-18 July 2025* € 1300€ 1600
25-29 Agoust 2025 € 1600€ 1900
1-5 September 2025*€ 1600€ 1900
*During these weeks, the course is available both in English and Italian.


FAQ

Participating in our Summer Schools requires no entrance test, and participation is open to all interested students.

The Orientation 4 Summer School offers students in the penultimate year of high school the opportunity to take the Luiss admission test in advance. Admission to the university, however, is subject to the outcome of the test and compliance with the requirements.

While advanced knowledge of English is not a prerequisite for participation in the Summer Schools conducted in English, a basic understanding of the language is recommended to facilitate easier comprehension of the lessons.

Orientation 4 is available in both Italian and English, allowing you to select your preferred language, irrespective of the language in which you took the admission test.

Yes, students opting for the residential program receive support from dedicated tutors who accompany them throughout their stay.

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