Bocconi University
Via Roberto Sarfatti, Milan, Lombardy, Italy
€ 900 - 1,500 / Month
€ 14,000 - 16,500 / Year
4
Overview
About
Bocconi University (Università Commerciale Luigi Bocconi) is widely recognized as one of the elite business, finance, and economics universities in Europe and the world. Established in Milan in 1902 by visionary industrialist Ferdinando Bocconi, the university was the first higher education institution in Italy to grant a degree in economics.
Bocconi operates on a globally benchmarked Anglo-American collegiate model, offering fully English-taught Bachelor of Science, Master of Science, and PhD programs alongside its world-renowned SDA Bocconi School of Management. With over 280 partner universities in 54 countries and a network of 130,000+ alumni leading Fortune 500 corporations, central banks, and international organizations, Bocconi is the definitive gateway to global business leadership.
30 - 35 Students
35%
Facilities
- SANAA Urban Campus: Award-winning architectural campus designed by Pritzker Prize winners Kazuyo Sejima and Ryue Nishizawa, featuring transparent pavilions, green parks, and sustainable energy systems.
- Aquatic and Sports Center: Olympic-size 50-meter swimming pool, fitness centers, and multi-purpose sports arenas.
- Bocconi Data Science & AI Lab: Cutting-edge computational analytics center conducting econometrics, fin-tech, and predictive market modeling.
- Bocconi Library: Specialized economic, business, and financial library containing over 500,000 volumes and access to Bloomberg, Wharton Research Data Services (WRDS), and Refinitiv terminals.
Notable Alumni
Ranking
- Top 5 European Business Schools in the Financial Times European Business School Rankings
- #7 Worldwide for Business & Management Studies (QS World Subject Rankings)
- #16 Worldwide for Economics & Econometrics (QS World Subject Rankings)
- #3 Worldwide for Master in International Management (Financial Times)
- Triple Crown Accreditation: EQUIS, AMBA, and AACSB accredited (held by less than 1% of business schools globally)
Available Courses
MSc in Finance
MSc in Data Science and Business Analytics
BSc in International Economics and Management
MSc in Economics and Management of Innovation
MSc in Marketing Management
MSc in International Management
Scholarship
Bocconi commits significant resources to attract top global talent:
- Bocconi International Excellence Awards: 100% full tuition fee waiver plus complimentary residence hall accommodation for top-ranked undergraduate and graduate applicants.
- Bocconi Graduate Merit Awards: 100% or 50% tuition fee reduction based strictly on academic profile and test performance (SAT, ACT, GMAT, or GRE).
- Women in Finance & STEM Scholarships: Dedicated awards supporting female leadership in quantitative finance, computer science, and economics.
Finances
Annual tuition for international students is approximately €14,000 per year for Bachelor of Science programs and €16,500 per year for Master of Science programs. Living costs in Milan range from €900 to €1,500 per month. Bocconi provides comprehensive installment payment schedules across four terms.
Accommodation
Bocconi manages 8 modern student residences in Milan housing over 2,000 students (including Castiglioni, Bligny, Dubini, Isonzo, and Spadolini). Single rooms with en-suite bathrooms range from €600 to €850 per month including gym access, study rooms, and security.
Cost Of Living
Estimated monthly expenses in Milan: Residence/Room (€600–€850), Food (€250–€350), Public Transport (€22), Leisure and Books (€150–€250). Total: €900–€1,500/month.
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Bocconi University Entry Requirements
Undergraduate: High school diploma with strong mathematics foundations; Bocconi Online Test, SAT (target 1350+), or ACT (target 30+). Postgraduate: Bachelor's degree with high GPA; GMAT (target 650+), GRE (target 315+), or Bocconi Graduate Test; IELTS 7.0 or TOEFL 100.
Bocconi University Fees
BSc programs: ~€14,000/year; MSc programs: ~€16,500/year. Application fee: €100.
Bocconi University Placement
Bocconi has a remarkable 96% employment rate at graduation, rising to 98.5% within one year. Top employers include Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, J.P. Morgan, McKinsey, BCG, Bain & Company, European Central Bank, Google, and LVMH. Bocconi hosts dedicated London, Milan, and New York Investment Banking Days.
FAQ'S of Bocconi University
Bocconi University is located in central Milan, Lombardy, situated along Via Roberto Sarfatti near the Porta Lodovica and Navigli districts. The modern urban campus features state-of-the-art facilities, including the SANAA-designed SDA Bocconi campus, student residences, business incubators, and sports complexes.
Bocconi is widely ranked among the top 5 business and management schools in Europe and top 10 globally by the Financial Times and QS Rankings. It holds triple-crown international accreditation (AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA), and its English-taught programs in International Management, Finance, Economics, and Data Science attract top recruits from global investment banks and consulting firms.
As a private premier university, tuition fees range from approximately €14,000/year for undergraduate degrees to €16,000/year for Master of Science programs. Bocconi invests heavily in international talent, offering Bocconi Graduate Merit Awards (100% tuition waiver plus housing) and need-based international tuition fee reductions.
Bocconi boasts an outstanding employment rate, with over 95% of graduates employed within one year of graduation. The university hosts dedicated on-campus recruitment fairs with McKinsey, BCG, Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan, Google, and Amazon, and provides full assistance with Italy's post-study 12-month job seeker visa.
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