Bocconi University

Milan · LombardiaPrivateFounded 1902

Official site

Recorded values

Excluding editorial notes

With a source

88%

37 of 42 link to the page that stated them

With a read date

90%

The rest could be any age

Editorial assessment

Somebody’s judgement, not a sourced value. Useful for shortlisting, not for a decision.

Tier: Elite
Selectivity: High
Strong subjects: Economics, Management, Finance, Data Science, CS, AI, Marketing, Law
Fit notes: Top brand for finance/consulting in Pakistan. BIA test required for BSc. Excellent placement, strong scholarship pool for top applicants.
Tuition summary: EUR 16,000 to 17,000 (means-tested possible)
English bachelor: Yes
English master: Yes
Teaching languages: English
Summary: Top brand for finance/consulting in Pakistan. BIA test required for BSc. Excellent placement, strong scholarship pool for top applicants.

Standing and scale

A rank means nothing without its edition, so the year travels with it.

Students
15900
unverifiedno read date recordedno source recorded
International
32%
unverifiedno read date recordedno source recorded
International students
5100
unverifiedno read date recordedno source recorded
Acceptance rate
15%
Bocconi does not publish official acceptance rates. Figures are estimates derived from applicant volume, cohort size, and peer comparisons. Most competitive programs: BIEM, BIEF, BEMACS, BAI (BSc) and Finance, International Management, Data Science (MSc).
unverifiedno read date recordedsource

Fees

Money is kept as written. German sources use a thousands dot and a decimal comma.

3/3 sourced

Application fee
100 EUR
unverifiedread 2025-07-15source
Tuition bachelor noneu
16,700 EUR
Non-EU students pay the full tuition rate (equivalent to highest ISEE bracket). Bocconi uses a progressive tuition system based on family income for EU citizens; non-EU students typically pay the maximum rate unless they qualify for ISU need-based aid.
unverifiedread 2025-07-15source
Tuition master noneu
18,500 EUR
Approximately EUR 18,500 per year for 2026-27. All MSc/MA programs have the same fee structure.
unverifiedread 2025-07-15source

Deadlines

A deadline is a date for a given intake and applicant group, never a single number.

7/7 sourced

bachelor_early_session
3 September - 26 September 2025
Results date: 12 November 2025. Places allocated: ~50%
unverifiedread 2025-07-15source
bachelor_winter_session
28 November 2025 - 23 January 2026
Results date: 11 March 2026. Places allocated: ~40-45%
unverifiedread 2025-07-15source
bachelor_spring_session
27 March - 13 April 2026
Results date: End of May 2026. Places allocated: ~5-10%. Very few spots remaining; not recommended for international students
unverifiedread 2025-07-15source
master_international_round_1
1 October - 29 October 2026
Results date: 17 December 2026
unverifiedread 2025-07-15source
master_international_round_2
30 October 2026 - 26 January 2027
Results date: 4 March 2027
unverifiedread 2025-07-15source
master_international_round_3
27 January - 11 March 2027
Results date: 13 April 2027
unverifiedread 2025-07-15source
master_international_round_4
12 March - 29 April 2027
Results date: 10 June 2027
unverifiedread 2025-07-15source

Language requirements

3/3 sourced

Ielts
6.0 overall, 6.0 in each section for competitive programs · Any
Bocconi does NOT accept MOI (Medium of Instruction) certificates as a substitute for standardized English tests. IELTS/TOEFL is mandatory for non-native speakers.
unverifiedread 2025-07-15source
Toefl
88 minimum, 100+ recommended · Any
Bocconi does NOT accept MOI (Medium of Instruction) certificates as a substitute for standardized English tests. IELTS/TOEFL is mandatory for non-native speakers.
unverifiedread 2025-07-15source
Cambridge
Grade C or above (180+) for CAE; Any passing grade for CPE · Any
Bocconi does NOT accept MOI (Medium of Instruction) certificates as a substitute for standardized English tests. IELTS/TOEFL is mandatory for non-native speakers.
unverifiedread 2025-07-15source

How you apply

2/2 sourced

Process
no portal recorded
Bachelor's application fee: EUR 100. Up to 4 programs can be ranked in order of preference. Interview optional; may be offered to borderline candidates.
unverifiedread 2025-07-15source
Process
no portal recorded
Master's application fee: EUR 100. Up to 5 programs per application (standard rounds); special programs must be entered as separate choices. Maximum 2 applications per academic year; second application requires at least one updated element.
unverifiedread 2025-07-15source

Credential requirements

Keyed by where your degree is from, because the answer genuinely differs.

4/4 sourced

Hec attestation
Pakistan
unverifiedread 2025-07-15source
Ibcc equivalence
Pakistan
unverifiedread 2025-07-15source
Percentage cutoff
Pakistan
unverifiedread 2025-07-15source
Documents required
Pakistan
All documents in Urdu must be officially translated into English. Apostille/Legalization through Italian Consulate in Pakistan may be required.
unverifiedread 2025-07-15source

Scholarships

5/5 sourced

Merit Award
Full tuition waiver (100%) for entire program duration. Limited number of top recipients also receive free Bocconi residence accommodation.
Open to all nationalities; based on outstanding academic achievement, test scores, and overall application quality. Typical recipient profile BSc: SAT 1450+, top 10% high school grades. Typical recipient profile MSc: GMAT 700+, strong undergraduate GPA, compelling dossier. Automatic consideration during admission review; no separate application. Renewal automatic for BSc years 2-3 and MSc year 2, subject to academic progress (minimum credit requirements).
unverifiedread 2025-07-15source
International Award
50% tuition reduction
International/non-EU students Automatic consideration during admission.
unverifiedread 2025-07-15source
ISU Bocconi Scholarship
Variable cash stipend, free meals at Bocconi canteen (~EUR 818/year value), preferential rates in Bocconi residences, full tuition waiver for students without Merit Award.
Based on income threshold (ISEE/ISEEU Parificato up to EUR 26,516.70 for 2025-26). Separate application required. Annual reapplication required. International students submit ISEEU Parificato. Must first submit 'Bocconi4Access to Education' application before ISU application. Funding sources: Lombardy Region, Italian Ministry of Universities and Research.
unverifiedread 2025-07-15source
Bocconi4Access to Education
amount not recorded
Comprehensive need-based support scheme. University assesses each application for all available benefits starting with the largest. Can include full tuition waiver, housing support, meal support, and cash stipend.
unverifiedread 2025-07-15source
Bocconi Sport Scholarships
amount not recorded
Student-athletes registered with Bocconi Sport teams or members of national/international sports clubs. Priority for students with ISEE below EUR 30,000. Requires submission of Bocconi4Access application.
unverifiedread 2025-07-15source

Housing

1/1 sourced

Limited availability
unverifiedread 2025-07-15source

Support services

11/13 sourced

Welcome desk
unverifiedread 2025-07-15source
Visa support
unverifiedread 2025-07-15source
Housing support
unverifiedread 2025-07-15source
Language courses
unverifiedread 2025-07-15source
Career services
unverifiedread 2025-07-15source
Counselling support
unverifiedread 2025-07-15source
Disability support
unverifiedread 2025-07-15source
It support
unverifiedread 2025-07-15source
Post study work
unverifiedread 2025-07-15source
Pakistani student society
unverifiedread 2025-07-15source
Living cost shared room
unverifiedread 2025-07-15no source recorded
Living cost studio
unverifiedread 2025-07-15no source recorded
Scholarship advisory
unverifiedread 2025-07-15source

Courses

You apply to a course, not to a university — the deadline, the fees and the entry requirements all differ between them.

27 of 27 can be tracked today