Erasmus guide Bocconi University
Courses, housing, visa, campus life and exchange basics for studying at Bocconi University in Milan, Italy.
Study abroad at Bocconi University: overview
Study abroad at Bocconi University makes sense when the academic fit is stronger than the destination brand alone and you are honest about everyday logistics. Bocconi University (Università Bocconi) is Italy's top private university for business, economics, and law, founded in 1902 in Milan. Useful proof points: Large university community; verify the current headcount on the official page.; Visible international community; confirm the current figure before making decisions.; Finance, Economics and Management, International Management. Before choosing, confirm teaching language, faculty seats and housing near the campus.
Enrollment
Large university community; verify the current headcount on the official page.
International Mix
Visible international community; confirm the current figure before making decisions.
Why students choose it
Best for students who want Finance, Economics and Management, International Management and are willing to check language, seats and campus rules before choosing. In milan, housing and the daily route matter as much as reputation.
Language of instruction: English (primary for exchange and master's programmes); Italian for some undergraduate courses
Exchange & application at Bocconi University
Start with home-university nomination, then application, Learning Agreement, insurance and course approval. At Bocconi University, rules can sit at faculty level, so do not promise yourself courses before they are validated.
✅Requirements
Students normally need partner-university nomination, the Bocconi incoming application, a valid ID/passport, a learning agreement or course plan, insurance, and any visa documents required for Italy.
📨Nomination Process
Contact your home university International Office; they submit a formal nomination to the host Italian university before the faculty deadline.
🛂Visa Support
EU/EEA students do not need a visa. Non-EU students staying >90 days need a Type-D student visa from the Italian consulate in their home country; university issues acceptance letter for visa application.
🧭Orientation Week
🗓️Deadlines by intake
| Intake | Nomination deadline | Application deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn/Full year | Typically April–May | Typically May–June — confirm with faculty |
| Spring | Typically October–November | Typically November–December — confirm with faculty |
Arrival Checklist
- Apply for Bocconi housing as soon as the window opens; residence spots can sell out quickly.
- Have private housing backups ready before the application window.
- Join official exchange and student channels early to avoid relying only on random listings.
Academics & courses at Bocconi University
Academics combine ECTS credits, exam calendars and faculty-level rules. Check prerequisites, the real teaching language of each course and whether course lists can change before enrolment.
📝Course Registration
Bocconi is strong academically but structured. Students should prepare backup courses and watch exam dates carefully.
🎓Credit System
ECTS
💯Grading System
Italian 18-30 scale: 18 is the minimum pass, 30 is the top mark, and 30 e lode indicates distinction. Bocconi publishes exchange exam windows separately from regular course dates.
✍️Exam Culture
Exchange students register for courses through Bocconi systems and must sit exams during official exam sessions. The calendar normally includes mid-terms, early exchange exam windows and regular exam sessions, so departure dates should be planned only after exam dates are confirmed.
📚Library Access
Library, learning platform and study spaces normally activate after enrolment.
Tuition & fees at Bocconi University
For exchange, separate home tuition, local admin fees, insurance and living costs. Full-degree tuition is a different category and must be checked on the official fee page.
| Student Type | Amount | Note |
|---|---|---|
| EXCHANGE | EUR 0 — Bocconi waives ALL fees for exchange | Bocconi has NO tuition and NO administrative fees for incoming exchange students through bilateral agreements. No application fee for Master programs either.… |
| Full degree (all) | EUR 0–29,000/year (income-based) | Bocconi sliding scale based on family income (ISEE): bracket 1 (lowest) = €0, bracket 7 (highest) = ~€29,000/year. Average student pays ~€12,000/year. Exchan… |
| Full degree - EU/EEA | Check official fee page | Full-degree fees depend on programme, credits and region; do not mix them with exchange status. |
| Full degree - non-EU/EEA | Check official fee page | Non-EU/EEA students can face different programme rules; verify the official page. |
EUR 0 — Bocconi waives ALL fees for exchange
Bocconi has NO tuition and NO administrative fees for incoming exchange students through bilateral agreements. No application fee for Master programs either.…
EUR 0–29,000/year (income-based)
Bocconi sliding scale based on family income (ISEE): bracket 1 (lowest) = €0, bracket 7 (highest) = ~€29,000/year. Average student pays ~€12,000/year. Exchan…
Check official fee page
Full-degree fees depend on programme, credits and region; do not mix them with exchange status.
Check official fee page
Non-EU/EEA students can face different programme rules; verify the official page.
Fees change annually — verify current rates on the official exchange office page
Student housing at Bocconi University
Housing near Bocconi University should move in parallel with the application. Compare residence, private room, transport route and contract terms before arrival.
Full housing guide
Find housing in Milan
Official contacts, student residences, private platforms, tips & red flags.
Insurance & campus support at Bocconi University
Use the international office, faculty coordinator, library, wellbeing services and student groups from week one. Asking early prevents small admin mistakes from becoming blockers.
🛡️Mandatory Insurance
Yes — EU: EHIC; non-EU: Italian SSN registration or private insurance valid in Italy.
🇪🇺EHIC Accepted
Yes
🏥Campus Clinic
Bocconi has an on-campus medical infirmary (Via Bocconi 12) and a medical centre (Piazza Sraffa 11) for prevention services and health support.
🧠Mental Health
Bocconi offers free professional counselling sessions and wellness seminars (yoga, meditation) on campus for enrolled students.
EHIC
Home-country dependent
Covers medically necessary care for EU/EEA students in Italy.
Italian SSN (National Health Service)
€149.77/year
Register at local AUSL office; choose a GP and access full Italian public healthcare network.
WAI / Private insurance
€71–120 for 6–12 months (WAI)
Required for non-EU students. WAI (Welcome Association Italy) is a popular low-cost option.
Campus services
Housing information for incoming exchange students
Residence information and housing-application route for exchange students.
Career Services (Bocconi)
Bocconi Career Services: recruiting events, employer connections, career counselling, networking activities, and the DAL service for students with disabilities.
Counseling & Wellbeing
Bocconi counseling service: free professional sessions for personal, relational, or academic difficulties. Yoga, meditation, and wellness seminars also available on campus.
Prevention & Support on Campus
Campus medical infirmary (Via Bocconi 12) and on-campus medical centre (Piazza Sraffa 11). Prevention services, health promotion, and campus safety support.
Disability & Learning Support
Bocconi support for students with disabilities, SLDs, ADHD, and specific needs: academic adjustments, priority housing allocation, exam accommodations, and career support.
Medical Assistance (Exchange)
Bocconi medical assistance guide for incoming exchange students: Italian health system, insurance registration, and campus health resources.
Student life at Bocconi University
Student life depends on repeatable routines: associations, sport, ESN or faculty groups. Do not wait for the campus to do all the work; join repeated channels early.
Student Clubs
- Career, business, finance, consulting, entrepreneurship, and international student groups are especially visible.
Buddy Program
Use official exchange channels and ESN Bocconi for first-week social structure.
Sports & Recreation
- Campus gym and city sports options
Public Groups & Communities
ESN Bocconi - exchange events and international-student onboarding.
Bocconi official incoming exchange channels - important for semester-specific groups.
Milan housing and language groups - useful backup layer, but verify before paying.
Your First 2 Weeks
- Do housing first, not later.
- Check exam dates before booking trips.
- Join ESN Bocconi and one academic/career student group.
Key exchange dates at Bocconi University
The critical dates are nomination, application, fee or registration steps, course selection, housing, arrival and exams. Keep resit periods visible before booking return travel.
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1
Nomination window (Autumn intake)
April – May
Home university must formally nominate before host opens the application portal.
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2
Application window (Autumn intake)
May – June
Complete host university online application + learning agreement after nomination.
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3
Nomination & application (Spring intake)
October – November
Same flow as autumn but compressed; check with host international office.
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