How to Get Admission in Bocconi University

About Bocconi University

Bocconi University (Universita Bocconi) is a private university in Milan, Italy, known internationally for its programmes in economics, management, finance, data science, and law. Many of its degrees are taught fully in English, which makes it a popular choice for international applicants.

This guide explains the official structure of the application process. Programme lists, deadlines, test requirements, and fees are set by the university each year and can change, so always confirm the current details on the official Bocconi admissions pages before you apply.

Choose your programme and check entry requirements

Bocconi offers Bachelor, Master of Science, Law (a single-cycle programme), and PhD pathways. Start by selecting a specific programme on the official site, because each programme states its own academic background, language, and document requirements.

For Bachelor admission you generally apply during your final year of secondary school (or after completing it). For a Master of Science you normally need a relevant Bachelor's degree. Read the requirements on the programme page itself rather than relying on summaries.

• Pick the exact programme (Bachelor, MSc, Law, or PhD)
• Read that programme's own academic and language requirements
• Note the documents it asks for (transcripts, CV, references where required)

Understand the selection sessions

Bocconi admits applicants through scheduled selection sessions (rounds) rather than a single deadline. For Bachelor and Law programmes there are typically an earlier session and a later session within the admission cycle, and applying in an earlier session can give you more time.

Master of Science programmes run their own application rounds with separate timelines. The exact session dates change every cycle, so check the current calendar on the official admissions page and apply within an open session.

Take an accepted admission test

Selection at Bocconi includes a test component. For Bachelor and Law programmes, applicants take an accepted admission test — this can be the Bocconi online test or, depending on the programme, an international test such as the SAT or ACT (with the LSAT accepted for the Law programme). Master of Science admission considers your academic record and may require a recognised test such as the GMAT or GRE for certain programmes.

The accepted tests, how scores are weighed against your academic record, and any minimum requirements are defined by Bocconi for each programme and cycle. Confirm exactly which test your chosen programme accepts on the official admissions page before booking anything.

• Bachelor / Law: Bocconi online test, or SAT/ACT (LSAT accepted for Law)
• Master of Science: academic record plus GMAT or GRE where the programme requires it
• Always verify the accepted test per programme on the official page

Submit your application online and track the outcome

Applications are completed through Bocconi's official online application portal. You create an account, fill in your details, upload the required documents, and submit within an open selection session. An application fee usually applies — the current amount is stated on the official site.

After you submit, you receive the result for that session according to the published timeline. If you are admitted, the offer comes with enrolment steps and deadlines that you must complete to confirm your place.

Plan English proficiency and funding early

Because many Bocconi programmes are taught in English, international applicants usually need to show English proficiency through an accepted test such as IELTS or TOEFL, unless they qualify for an exemption defined by the university. Check the exact accepted certificates and any exemptions on the official site.

Tuition and any merit-based or need-based financial aid are described on Bocconi's official funding pages. Amounts and eligibility change each year — review the current figures there and verify before you rely on them.