Bocconi University
Bocconi University
- About
- Overview
- Academic Details
- Area(s) of study
- Useful information
- How to apply
- Student Testimonial
Established in 1902 in Milan by Ferdinano Bocconi, Bocconi University was named after his son who died in the first Italo-Ethiopian war. A major research institution, for more than a century Bocconi has played a leading role in Italy's social and economic modernisation.
Academic Highlights
Bocconi University ranks among the very best global schools in business, economics, law and social sciences. It provides programs in the fields of economics, management, finance, law, political science and public administration.
Location
The campus is located in downtown Milan, within walking distance of Porta Ticinese, the heart of the city’s nightlife district. Buildings on campus were created by renowned architects and are an important part of Milan, a city is famous for its industry, finance, fashion and design.
Did you know?
Bocconi was the first Italian university to grant a degree in economics.
Language of Instruction | English (limited in some areas), Italian | |||||
Program Duration | 1 semester, 2 semesters | |||||
Academic Level | Undergraduate, Postgraduate | |||||
| Minimum Result Required | 60% WAM | |||||
| Previous Round Cut-off (WAM (%) or GPA) | 76% WAM | |||||
Anticipated Places in Semester 1, 2027 | 3-4 places | |||||
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Eligible Monash Campus | Monash Australia, Monash Malaysia | |||||
Agreement Scope | All Faculties | |||||
Handbook/Catalogue
Academic Restrictions
- If you are an undergraduate student (bachelors level), you can only select units from undergraduate courses. If you are a graduate student (masters level), you can study both levels.
Full-time Credit Load Equivalents
Semester | |
|---|---|
Min. 18 Monash points | Max. 24 Monash points |
22.5 ECTS* | 30 ECTS |
Year | |
|---|---|
Min. 36 Monash points | Max. 48 Monash points |
45 ECTS | 60 ECTS |
ECTS - European Credit Transfer System
*If your study load cannot exactly equate to 22.5 ECTS, then you will need to complete a study load as close to 22.5 ECTS without going under in order to receive 18 Monash credit points.
Academic Calendar
Bocconi Spring semester: (Monash Semester 1): early February to mid-July
Bocconi Fall Semester (Monash Semester 2): early September to early February
Bocconi's Academic Calendar
Accounting | Banking and finance | Business law and taxation | Econometrics and business statistics |
Economics | Law | Legal studies | Management |
Marketing | Politics and international relations |
Note
- The listed disciplines are not necessarily exhaustive and other fields of study might also be available at the institution.
Approval to study particular subjects at any institution is always at the discretion of the departmental/discipline and faculty advisers in your managing faculty(ies) and subject to available places at the host.
Accommodation
Bocconi offers on-campus accommodation in seven University Residences. In order to apply for housing at Bocconi, you will need to complete a separate housing application for the relevant period after you have completed your exchange application. Housing applications are managed directly by the central Bocconi Housing Office.
Bocconi provides further advice on accommodation.
Visas
As a general rule, all students must obtain a student visa from the Italian Consulate-General before leaving Australia. Within eight days of arriving in Italy you must also apply for a resident's permit; your host university will assist you.
For more information on student visas, please refer to the Consulate-General of Italy here.
Bocconi also offers further advice on student visas.
Health and insurance
It is strongly reccommended that you have a health insurance policy which is valid overseas during your exchange.
Bocconi provides more information on health insurance.
When travelling on a Monash Abroad approved program, you are automatically covered under the Monash University Student Travel Insurance policy. This will provide cover to and from your exchange.
Orientation and extra-curricular
Bocconi organises a series of Welcome Activities to help new exchange students settle in (attendance is mandatory).
Bocconi also offers exchange students the opportunity to take part in Italian language courses, through an intensive two week crash course two weeks before semester starts, and follow up classes throughout the semester. Registration is required.
Bocconi offers a vibrant student life, with plenty of things to do.
Check out Bocconi University via their Facebook and Instagram pages.
Cost of living
You can usually expect to spend a range of €700 – 1200 per month to cover living expenses, such as housing, food and transportation. Milan is one of the most expensive cities in Italy and housing may cause an increase in spending.
Bocconi provides guidance on the estimated costs of living in Milan.
Funding
For information about funding available to support study on exchange overseas, see the Financial Information page on the Monash Abroad website.
Students taking Italian language courses may be eligible for the Walter Mangold Study Abroad Scholarship.
Important notes
Bocconi University will not be open for applications commencing in the Semester 1, 2024 application cycle due to an imbalance of students sent and received. Applications will reopen for the Semester 2, 2024 round.
To begin your application and study plan, click the button below.
Have you been to Bocconi University and want to share your experience?
Let us know about your exchange via this survey form and your testimonial could be shown here!
Nicolas Ari Alexiou
Bachelor of Commerce/Economics
Semester 1, 2018
Studied: Business units
Study Experience
I took International Relations, European Economic Policy, International Macroeconomics and Marketing Communication and enjoyed them all, especially the first two! International Relations was taken by Paolo Magri, Executive Vice President and Director of the Italian Institute for International Political Studies, who was excellent in his analysis. I enjoyed the interactive nature of lectures at Bocconi too.
Culture
Living in Milan was an incredible experience! Italian food and coffee culture are wonderful, with plenty of cappuccinos in the morning and espressos for the rest of the day, along with Panzerottis for lunch! Milan is quite a fashionable city too and even though I'm not that into fashion myself it's impossible not to notice it! The Duomo and Galleria nearby are absolutely magical and each time you walk through the city centre you're just as amazed as you were the first time. Milan is right in the heart of Europe too and thus a perfect base from which to explore the continent.
Benefits of going on exchange
I'd never been away from home for more than a fortnight before exchange, so this experience greatly increased my independence and self-confidence. It gave me a love for travel and exploration, and for that I'll always be grateful.
Career Benefits
Going on exchange has made me a calmer and more independent individual, and much more flexible too. All of these traits will help me in my future career!
Top tips
- Travel as much as possible!
- Attend as many orientation events as possible to make friends that you will grow close to over the semester of your exchange, and keep for life
- Be open to new experiences and cultures
- Choose subjects that fascinate you and that aren't offered at Monash, especially if you're studying electives on exchange.
- Unless you're going on exchange with a friend from home, stay at the uni dorm to help you make friends.
- Don't be afraid to ask previous Monash exchange students about their experiences, especially via the MOVE Facebook group.
- Make the most of every moment