LUMSA University

LUMSA University (Libera Università Maria Ss. Assunta) is a private, Catholic-inspired, non-state Italian university based in Rome, Italy, with additional campuses in cities like Palermo and Taranto. It was founded in 1939 and is one of the oldest private universities in Rome, officially recognized by the Italian Ministry of Education, Universities and Research (MIUR) with degrees that are valid in Italy and broadly respected internationally.

Key Features

Accreditation & Recognition

LUMSA is legally recognized within the Italian higher-education system and participates fully in national evaluation and quality assurance frameworks. Its qualifications — bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees — are equivalent to those of state universities.

History & Identity

Founded in 1939 by Luigia Tincani with support from Catholic authorities, LUMSA has maintained a tradition of academic education grounded in Catholic humanistic values while evolving into a modern multidisciplinary university.

Academic Programs

LUMSA offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs across several fields:

1. Law (including international and comparative law options)
2. Economics, Management & Marketing
3. Communication & Digital Media
4. Psychology & Education Sciences
5. Political & Social Sciences
6. Programs with English-taught options and international academic offerings are also available.

The university also provides single-cycle master’s degrees (e.g., Law and Primary Education) and postgraduate training, along with study abroad and exchange opportunities.

International Orientation

LUMSA supports mobility and internationalization through exchange agreements with universities across Europe and beyond, and it has been recognized with the ECTS Label under the Erasmus+ program, highlighting its commitment to European academic standards and credit recognition.

Campus & Student Life

1. The main campus is located in the historic center of Rome, close to Vatican City, with additional facilities in Palermo and Taranto.
2. The university provides support services including accommodation assistance, student counseling, career guidance, and extracurricular activities.
3. LUMSA fosters a multicultural environment with students from numerous countries and offers programs and services to support international integration.

Teaching & Research

LUMSA emphasizes high-quality teaching with close student-faculty interaction, applied learning, and research that contributes to community and societal needs. It maintains research centers and interdisciplinary collaborations.