🎓 Academic Program
Bocconi BSc Economics (BESS — Economic and Social Sciences), BSc International Economics and Management, and BIEF (Bachelor of International Economics and Finance) — all English-taught. AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA triple-accredited. Bocconi is #7 globally in QS Economics/Econometrics ranking. Faculty include Guido Tabellini (political economy), Eliana La Ferrara (development), Nicola Gennaioli (behavioral finance), and Tito Boeri (labor). Home to IGIER (Innocenzo Gasparini Institute for Economic Research), the LEAP lab (Laboratory for Effective Anti-Poverty Policies), and BAFFI CAREFIN (finance research).
🎯 Admissions
📊 Exam Requirements
📅 Deadlines
💰 Financial Aid & Scholarships
📑 Scholarship requirements
- Submit application via unibocconi.eu
- Strong academic record (top 5-10% of class)
- SAT 1350-1450+ OR equivalent
- Compelling personal statement
- Apply early October-December for best Merit Award chances
- No separate scholarship application
🔄 Scholarship maintenance
Merit Award: maintain weighted GPA equivalent of 26/30+ (Italian grading). Annual academic review. Cannot hold other Bocconi scholarships.
⚠️ Conditions & restrictions
- Merit Award: renewable for 2nd and 3rd year if academic standards maintained (min. 26/30 weighted GPA)
- International Award: also renewable
- ISU (need-based): separate from Merit but combinable
- Cannot hold multiple Bocconi awards simultaneously
📝 Application requirements
- Online application
- Academic transcripts
- CV/resume
- Personal statement
- English proficiency proof
- SAT or TOLC-E result
✍️ Supplemental essay prompts (2025-2026)
- See Bocconi Economics supplement — personal statement in English (~500 words) covering purpose of study, motivation, career goals, why Bocconi, and specific economics interests
⭐ "Why Us?" — Essay hooks & school personality
Bocconi is Italy's top business/economics school and #7 globally in QS Economics rankings. IGIER hosts world-class applied econ research with faculty like Eliana La Ferrara (development) and Guido Tabellini (political econ). Milan is Europe's fashion + finance capital with direct access to Intesa Sanpaolo, UniCredit, Assicurazioni Generali, and European branches of Goldman/JPMorgan. LEAP lab runs field experiments in developing countries — undergrad RA opportunities available. 60% international student body creates a truly European network.
🏆 Unique advantages
Best economics school in continental Europe. Lower tuition than UK/US (~€14k vs $60k+). Merit Award is automatic (no separate application). ISU need-based adds accommodation for very low-income families. Milan is a top European city with fashion, food, and finance. English-taught programs mean Italian not required.
💼 Career outlook
Top placement in European banks (Intesa, UniCredit, BNP Paribas), consulting (McKinsey Milan, BCG, Bain), Big 4 Italy, ECB (Frankfurt), and European Commission economics roles. Strong fashion/luxury industry connections. Starting salary €35,000-50,000 in Italy, €55,000-70,000+ in London/Zurich/Frankfurt.
⏰ Work while studying
EU study permit rules: 20 hrs/week part-time legal. Italian language helps but not required for international jobs in Milan. Many multinationals hire English speakers.
🎯 Essay Hooks — "Why Us?" эссэд ашиглах specific anchor-ууд
Ерөнхий "great library" биш — тодорхой campus culture, program, alumni хэсгүүд. Тухайн сургуулийн уникаль зүйлсийг эссэдээ дурдснаар "чи маш их судалж, зөвхөн бидэн рүү зорьж байна" гэсэн сигнал өгнө.
- IGIER research institute — world-class applied economics with faculty like La Ferrara (development) and Tabellini (political econ)
- LEAP lab runs field experiments in developing countries with undergrad RA slots
- Milan location — direct pipeline to Intesa Sanpaolo, UniCredit, ECB Frankfurt commute distance
- 60% international student body creates a truly European network from day 1
- Merit Award is automatic — no separate application, just apply early (October-December)
📝 Application effort estimation
🎯 Backup plans
- Apply early October-December for Merit Award
- ISU need-based as backup if Merit not awarded
- International Award (50% tuition) as 3rd option
- Bocconi's BIEF or BESS as alternative tracks
- LUISS Guido Carli (Rome) as Italian alternative
🔗 Official sources
- unibocconi.eu/en/applying-bocconi/bachelor-and-law-programs
- unibocconi.eu/en/applying-bocconi/bachelor-and-law-programs/funding
- igier.unibocconi.eu