INTERNATIONAL STUDENT DESKEXCHANGE FACT SHEET 2024-25

EXCHANGE SEMESTER TIMELINEFALLSPRING

Nomination by Partners

late March – early May

mid-September – early October

Application

mid-May

mid-October

Housing application(managed by the Bocconi
Housing Office)late May

early November

Italian Language Courses
application

mid-May (in-person Crashand Follow-up courses)

mid-October (in-person Crash andFollow-up courses)

Course selectionlate August

mid-January

Add/drop period

mid-September

mid-February

Welcome Activities &Check-in

late August – earlySeptember

late January – early February

Italian Language Courses

late August – early September
late September – November

late January – early February
late February – AprilLectures

September – DecemberFebruary – May

Exam sessions

DecemberJanuary – February

MayJune – July

Earliest Departure Date*

late December

late May – early June

Transcripts

early February

early July

*One exam date for each course is scheduled by the Earliest Departure Date. Exams are held in presence
and students may take exams at Milan Bocconi premises only, during the official examination sessions. We
strongly recommend that departures are not planned before this date.

The Academic Calendar, usually published in April, is available at thefollowing link: www.ir.unibocconi.eu/calendar

Bocconi University lies in the heart of Milan, a cosmopolitan and moderncity in the north of Italy. Considered one of Europe’s leading educational
institutions and consistently well ranked, Bocconi offers programs in
Economics, Management, Finance, Law, Social Sciences and Data& Computing Sciences. Bocconi signed its first international agreementin 1974 and it currently counts 280+ partner schools in 55 countries
worldwide.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT DESKThe International Student Desk (ISD) is the office dedicated to incoming exchangestudents at Bocconi. The ISD team offers a series of tailor-made services throughout thesemester to ensure students make the most of their time at Bocconi.

NOMINATION AND APPLICATION
Students must be nominated online by their home university. Partners will receive a
personalized nomination link. Once nominated, students must complete an online
application and upload the following documents:• most recent university transcript• CV (resume)• headshot photo• passport data page
• disability certificate issued by the home university (only for students in need of specialexam accommodations)Students can download the official Bocconi acceptance letter upon completion of the online
application.

ACTIVITIESCONTACTSInternational Student Desk, Bocconi University, Piazza Sraffa 11, 20136 Milano

m +39-02-5836-2236
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K www.ir.unibocconi.eu/inexchange

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Welcome Activities and Expected Arrival Date
The ISD office organizes a series of social events and orientation activities at thebeginning of each semester to help students familiarize with their new environment.
Students are required to arrive on campus in time to complete the mandatory check-in
and attend the Welcome Activities, or at the latest, before classes begin. Late arrivals
should be reported in advance.
Italian Language Courses
The ISD organizes optional courses to help exchange students learn the basics of the Italianlanguage. Further information at: www.ir.unibocconi.eu/itacourse

ACADEMICS

HOUSING

Bocconi offers a wide range of courses, taught both in Italian and English.
Educational offer: www.ir.unibocconi.eu/coe

University Housing: students are required to complete a separate housing application,
managed directly by the central Bocconi Housing Office. Places are limited and assigned
on a first-come first-served basis.

Course selection: held online before the start of classes.

Private Housing: students are responsible for securing their own accommodation.

Add/drop: held online after the beginning of classes; students can change their study plan
during this period.
Course load: from min. 1 up to max. 5 courses per semester.

HEALTH & SAFETY

General rules: courses are assigned on a first-come first-served basis. Enrollment in any
specific course cannot be guaranteed. Undergraduate students can select undergraduatelevel courses from all departments, whereas graduate students can access the whole
educational offer.

Bocconi does not require incoming exchange students to have health insurance to complete
enrollment in the exchange program.

Class attendance: as a general rule, attendance is not strictly mandatory. Attendance
requirements must be discussed directly with course instructors.

• EU citizens are required to have the European Health Insurance Card or a similar private
insurance policy with international validity to benefit from health services.

Credit system: ECTS equivalent.

Bocconi has partnered with International SOS to offer medical, safety and security advice tostudents 24/7. International SOS is not an insurance company and does not replace any personal insurance provider.

Exams: exams must be sat in presence, on official dates and on Milan Bocconi premises only.
Grading: grades are given on a scale of 30ths (30/30) with 18/30 being the minimum
passing grade.
Transcripts: a digital pdf document is provided to the partner school at the end of eachsemester. Students will be able to access and download the official transcript directly fromtheir Bocconi student’s portal.

• Non-EU citizens must have health insurance with international validity to be issued the study
visa and the permit of stay.

LIVING COSTS
Housing- Italian breakfast: 2-4€ (espresso, coffee or cappuccino + croissant)Academic Advisors: Bocconi faculty members advising exchange students on course
content and guiding them in building their study plan.

- one main course at the university canteen: approx. 5€
Food1) Submit the pre-enrolment application on the Universitaly portal at:https://www.universitaly.it/
Once the university staff has validated the pre-enrolment, it will be automatically forwarded
to the competent Embassy/Consulate (where the application will be processed according
to the relative methods and timing).
2) Visa Application: check this link http://vistoperitalia.esteri.it/home/en for the requirements
to obtain an entry visa for “Study–Exchange and Mobility Program” and book a study visa
appointment with the Italian Embassy/Consulate as soon as possible. Refer to the visa
section of their website since the procedure may vary according to the individual Italianembassies and consulates regulations.
Permit of stay: non-EU citizens are required to apply for the Permit of Stay within 8 working
days from their arrival in Italy.
For more information, check:- www.ir.unibocconi.eu/incomingexchangevisa- www.ir.unibocconi.eu/incomingexchangepermit- lunch at cafes: 10-15€- pizza dinner: 15-30€

PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Visa: students of non-EU citizenship have to complete a 2-step application (mandatory):

between 500€ (shared bedroom in private apartments) and 1500€ (entire flat)
per month- dinner at a restaurant: 30-50€
Transportation

youth monthly pass: 22€ for students up to 27 years oldDIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION
Bocconi University is committed to creating a united and inclusive community, throughinclusion strategies that cater to underrepresented groups, students suffering from any formof discrimination or disabilities. More info available on the website at this link.
Bocconi contributes to students’ wellbeing and mental health by offering a professional
individual Counseling service.
The University is also deeply committed in promoting sustainability both as daily practice on
campus and as a teaching and research subject, to contribute together to social progress.