General Facts
In 1902, the wealthy merchant Ferdinando Bocconi founded a new university in Milan named by his son Luigi, who passed away prematurely. Thus, Luigi Bocconi University became the first university in the peninsula to offer a degree in economics. The path towards excellence had started.
Bocconi is a world leading university ranked for Business & Management studies (7#) and Finance (14#) by the QS World University Rankings; but it is also a renowned institution for Law and Political Science. It offers 11 bachelors (8 in English), 18 masters (17 in English), MBAs and PhDs.
The annual fee for a bachelor’s degree is 12,883 euros, but there are various financial aids such as ISU Bocconi Scholarship, Bocconi merit and international awards, loans for students and special grants for athletes.
Furthermore, Bocconi is a truly international community, with outstanding students from more than 90 countries around the world. There are also language programs that can advance your communication skills.
Famous alumni
Many professionals of the public and private sector were educated at Bocconi, such as:
- Mario Monti, Italy Prime Minister.
- Vittorio Colao, Vodafone CEO and Minister for the digital transition.
- Giancarlo Giorgetti, Minister of Economy.
- Giuseppe Sala, mayor of Milan.
- Alessandro Profumo, Leonardo CEO.
How does the selection work? Information on admission
Bocconi’s admission process is highly selective (30% at bachelor) but don’t worry, Dreamando’s team is here to help you.
These are the application sessions:
– Early Session: 17 May – 24 June
– Winter Session: 15 November – 25 January
– Spring Session: 23 March – 14 Apri
You would have to seat for the Bocconi admission test and the applicants selection would be based on the following elements:
- Bocconi selection test score
- Third-last and second-last year GPA
- CV/Resume and cover letter
- Language certificates (not compulsory)
It is also possible to participate with the official SAT or ACT tests, but the University doesn’t provide any official score range to be accepted.
Activities
One of the students’ cohort main features is their diversity, in terms of geographic, academic and cultural background: this variety is a great asset and provides a consistent motivation for exchange and debate. This is channeled and embraced in the different student associations:
- Bocconi Students Finance Society
- Bocconi Students Asset Management Club
- Bocconi Equal Students
- Culturit Bocconi Students
In addition, Bocconi University offers to students, faculty and staff the possibility to access some sport facilities at a discounted price. Moreover, there are a lots of Bocconi Sports Teams to join!
Regarding cultural activities, the agreement with ISPI allows Bocconi students to approach to the knowledge of geopolitical dynamics of the current international scenario. (Winter School ISPI)
Furthermore, the “Round out your knowledge” interdisciplinary courses are opportunities offered to Bocconi students to enrich their cultural backgrounds on topics not related to economics and law.
Finally, thanks to collaborations with CSV Milano (the Volunteer Services center) and the student association Students for Humanity, students can engage themselves in social and charity activities.
- Pane Quotidiano is a nonreligious and nonpolitical non-profit organization that supports the less advantaged people with food and clothing.
The City
While Rome may be Italy’s capital city, Milan is known as its financial, industrial and fashion capital. It is synonymous of style and elegance. The world’s fashion hub plays host to brands, and its biannual Fashion Week attracts thousands of visitors looking for the latest trends.
Transport
Bocconi University is in the south of the city and it can be easily reached by tram. Milan people like to go around the city by bike; a good idea also for your body.
- 20 mins from Linate Airport
- 20 mins from Central Station
Landmark places
Moreover, Milan is an outstanding city which whose view combines modern skyscrapers and historical buildings such as the cathedral, Duomo, or La Pinacoteca di Brera which is Milan’s main museum; together with Castello Sforzesco, the castle of the Renaissance ruling noble family of the city.
Bocconi is one of the best business schools in the world. Among its alumni there are the greatest CEOs and policymakers of the last decades. It offers a transformative network to shape your ambitions.
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