Universit Commerciale

Luigi Bocconi

2014-2015

Applying to Bocconi
Bachelor Programs
International Applicants

Bocconi. Empowering talent.

Contents

Applying to Bocconi

Admissions Procedures
for Bocconi Bachelor Programs

Admissions Procedures
Bocconi Bachelor Programs
Admissions Rounds
The Criteria
The Process

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Timeline

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Additional Information

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Fees, Financial Aid and Housing

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University Tuition and Fees

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Financial Aid and Scholarships

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Student Loans

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Housing

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World Bachelor in Business

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Universit Bocconi
Student Affairs Division
www.unibocconi.eu/undergraduate
For more information and updates:
Admissions Office
Bachelor programs
admissionsoffice@unibocconi.it
www.unibocconi.eu/undergraduateadmission
Call Center + 39 025836.3535

Applying to Bocconi

Recognized internationally as a center for higher education and

research, Universit Bocconi has maintained fruitful relations with
leading companies and institutions for over a century, in Italy and
abroad. Our institution is committed to educating students to be
competent and responsible, able to succeed in seeking and performing
work in increasingly complex professional areas. With this goal in
mind, the University offers programs that are always up-to-date, taught
by a highly qualified faculty. Bocconis modern urban campus has
excellent facilities, technology and people to provide many
opportunities to enrich your all-around university experience.
Cutting-edge teaching methods and quality services are offered to
highly-qualified students selected on the basis of their academic
achievement, standardized test results and individual evaluation.
The admissions process strives to recognize potential and rewards
ability, motivation and merit, regardless of the economic conditions
of the students family.
Over recent years, the University has implemented an investment policy
to support deserving students, through an increasingly extensive system
of financial aid packages assigned according to student profiles and
economic conditions.
A fair tuition and fees system, together with merit- and need-based
scholarships, funding for international mobility, graduation awards
and other opportunities all help a large number of students find the
financial peace of mind necessary to complete their studies at Bocconi.
To make the process smoother and to allow families to evaluate the
actual financial commitment needed to attend the University before
enrollment, the admissions application and any financial aid applications
must be submitted together. Information about both admission to
Bocconi and any financial aid that has been awarded will be
communicated before enrollment.

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2014

2013

Bocconi Student Journey

Collect information
and meet university
representatives
Guidance & Recruitment
Office
22 October

Apply to Bocconi
Bachelor programs
Admissions Office

End of October

Apply for financial aid

Student Services Office

15 January

15 January

7 February
Bocconi test
16 January

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16 January

20

Check results
and complete
the enrollment

Apply for Bocconi

housing

09 10 11 12 01 02
2014

2013

Arrival at Bocconi

1st round application

2nd round application
admitted students

03 04 05 06 07 08 09

0 March

4 April
Bocconi test

0 March

13 March
Mid April

30 April

Beginning
of July
Mid May
Full rate
accommodation

Mid June
Reduced rate
accommodation

End of August

First week
of September
Welcome Days

03 04 05 06 07 08 09
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Admissions
Procedures
for Bocconi
Bachelor
Programs

Admissions
Procedures

Applying to university entails a number of steps: at Bocconi we try to

smooth the way for international applicants by providing step-by-step
instructions for the admissions process.
As we go through the admissions procedure in more detail, important
dates and deadlines for every step will be provided.
An overview of these dates and deadlines can be found in the table on
page 17.

Bocconi Bachelor Programs

Bocconi is a selective university that sets a fixed number of places
available each year in order to provide living and study conditions that
best enable all students to complete their degrees. A total of 2675 places
are available for first-year students for the 2014-2015 academic year,
within the 6 Bachelor degrees and the Law program offered.
International students have access to more than half of the places
available in the Bachelor Programs taught in English and up to 10% of
all places in Italian programs.
Three-Year Bachelor programs

N. Class Groups
(125-150 places each)

Taught in English
International Economics and Management
International Economics and Finance

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Taught in Italian
Economia aziendale e management
Economia e finanza
Economia e scienze sociali
Economia e management per arte, cultura e comunicazione

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2
2
2

Five-year program
Giurisprudenza
Total

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The majority of first-year international applicants to Bocconi apply to

our Bachelor programs in English. If you are fluent in Italian, you can
also apply for any of our other degree programs held in Italian or pick
Italian programs as your second and third choices on your online
application, even if your first choice is one of the programs in English.
Except for the program in Economia e management per arte, cultura
e comunicazione, Bocconis Bachelor programs (those in English
and 3 programs in Italian) have a common curriculum basis, which
allows students to change their program of study after the first three
semesters, based on merit and availability of spots. Please check
our website for details about Bocconis undergraduate offer at
www.unibocconi.eu/undergraduateschool.
In addition, Bocconi offers the World Bachelor in Business, a 4-year
degree program developed in partnership with the University of
Southern Californias Marshall School of Business and the Hong Kong
University of Science and Technology.
Dedicated information, admission procedures, tuition fees and
scholarships for this particular program are outlined on page 26.

Admissions Rounds
Before you start your application, make sure you are an international
applicant. This basically depends on the high school you attend. If you
are attending a school in a foreign country or an international school (in
Italy or abroad), you will be considered an international applicant for the
admissions process.
For the 2014-2015 academic year, which will start in September 2014,
two admissions rounds are planned:

Online application
1st round: 22 October 2013 - 15 January 2014
2nd round: 16 January 2014 - 20 March 2014

Selected secondary school students can attend a special admissions

session during the summer before starting their last year of high school as
part of the Discover Your Talent Summer Program. Please check the
information available at www.unibocconi.eu/dyt .

The Criteria
Applicants are evaluated on the basis of the following criteria:

Transcripts for the third-last and second-last years of secondary school

An aptitude test: the SAT, ACT or Bocconi test
CV and personal statement
Certificates (e.g. language, IT)

All elements will be considered as a whole for the admissions process.

During the 1st admissions round only, applicants with an outstanding GPA
for the third-last and second-last years of secondary school (e.g. at least
8 out of 10 in the Italian system or equivalent) can choose to apply
without taking an aptitude test, however we strongly suggest all
applicants submit their SAT or ACT scores or take the Bocconi test as a
further element of evaluation.
If you choose to apply without a test score, you will need to submit your
high school syllabi for Math and English for the third-last and secondlast years of secondary school. Syllabi must be original copies, with the
school seal and translated into English. Please visit our website
(www.unibocconi.eu/undergraduateadmission) for information about
the average marks in your schools grading system required to skip the
test (SAT, ACT or Bocconi test).
Applicants participating in the 1st round who are not admitted can
participate in the 2nd round by filling out another application form and
submitting required documents again.
Applicants participating in the 1st round without submitting an aptitude
test who are assigned a wait-list position will be required to submit a
test score (SAT, ACT) or sit the Bocconi test in April in order to be
evaluated for the 2nd round.
During the 2nd round, applicants may not skip the test requirement.

Aptitude tests (SAT, ACT or Bocconi test)

On the online application you can choose to either provide SAT or ACT
scores or register to take the Bocconi test in Italy (Milan or Rome).
The SAT Reasoning Test is a standardized test for college admissions
administered by the College Board; it measures literacy and writing
skills that are needed for academic success in college. The SAT consists
of three sections: Critical Reading, Mathematics, and Writing. Each
section is assigned a score on the scale of 200800.
For more information on the SAT, check the website
www.collegeboard.org
Bocconi code for the SAT: 7206

The ACT (American College Testing) test measures high school students
general educational development and their ability to complete collegelevel work with a multiple choice test covering four skill areas: English,
mathematics, reading and science. The four main tests are scored
individually on a scale of 1-36, and a Composite score is also provided,
which is the whole number average of the four scores. Bocconi is mainly
interested in the ACT Composite score.
For more information on the ACT, check the website www.act.org
Bocconi code for the ACT: 5356

If you would like to take the SAT or ACT, be sure you apply for the exam
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as soon as possible. We recommend you take the SAT or ACT in the fall
of 2013 so that results are available on time.
The Bocconi test lasts 90 minutes and involves 100 multiple choice
questions, which focus on various evaluation areas (e.g. critical
reasoning, logical and mathematical items).
The test can be taken in either Italian or English, according to the choice
indicated by the applicant when completing the online application,
regardless of the language of the program chosen (i.e. applicants can sit
the test in Italian and apply to a program in English and vice versa).
At www.unibocconi.eu/undergraduateadmission you will find a Bocconi
test simulation and a guide to the Bocconi test.

Bocconi test dates

1st round : 7 February 2014 (in Milan and Rome)
2nd round: 4 April 2014 (in Milan only)

Language and IT certificates

Possessing one of the language (English, French, German, Italian,
Spanish or Portuguese) or IT certificates recognized by Bocconi will be
considered a supplementary element of evaluation.
These certificates will be considered for the selection process only if
previously completed and if sent (as a copy) by the deadline.

English language requirements

To enroll in a program taught in English, students must meet one of the
requirements listed online or have an English language certificate (at
least level B2 on the European Council scale). For more information
please refer to www.unibocconi.eu/undergraduateadmission
To apply to Bachelor programs in Italian, there are no specific language
requirements. It is, however, strongly advised to be fluent in the Italian
language and have a basic knowledge of English (level B1 on the
European Council scale).

Secondary school diploma requirements

If you are completing your secondary school education at a non-Italian
high school, please keep the following Italian Ministry of Education,
University and Research mandatory regulations in mind when applying
and check online the detailed regulations:
If your secondary school diploma was awarded after 10 or 11 years of
education, you will need to complete 1 or 2 years of college or
university with all exams passed in order to enroll in the first year of a
Bachelor program in an Italian university.
The International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma, British A Levels, the
European Baccalaureate, the French Baccalaurat and OIB (Option

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Internationale du Baccalaurat) and the German Abitur are valid for

admission without a declaration of value.
National high school diplomas (except the ones above) must be
translated and legalized by the Italian Embassy or Consulate in the
country where the diploma was issued. The embassy or consulate will
provide a declaration of value for the diploma.
Students earning a US High School diploma will need to provide at least 5
AP courses in different subjects passed with a minimum grade of 3 out

of 5. Please see our website for a list of subjects recognized by Bocconi.

Students attending the British school system need to have at least 6
subjects granted during GCSE and at least 3 A Levels.
International applicants who are required to take a qualifying academic
exam for university admission in their home country (e.g. Gao Kao,
Veveosi Prosvasis, Matura, YGS) must pass that exam in order to enroll
in an Italian university. Passing this exam will be verified when
enrollment is finalized (September 2014).

Financial aid and scholarships

The financial aid system provided by Universit Bocconi includes
various types of support. International applicants are offered:
Merit-based aid: all applicants will be automatically considered for the
Bocconi merit awards based on the admission criteria. There is no need
to file a separate application form.
Need-based aid: for Bocconi Scholarships applicants must submit a
specific application by the same deadline as the deadline for Bachelor
programs applications.
For detailed information on financial aid opportunities dedicated to
international students please refer to page 21.

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The Process
1. Fill out the online application
Go to www.unibocconi.eu/undergraduateadmission
Click on Register in order to obtain the personal ID and password
necessary to access the online application.
In the online application you will be asked to:
Choose your first choice of study program, plus second and third
alternative choices
Provide your high school grades
Specify which test you want to submit (ACT/SAT or Bocconi Test) or if
you prefer to skip the test (this option is available only during the 1st
admissions round)
If you opt for the Bocconi test, specify in which language you want to take
the test (English or Italian)
Specify any English language certificates, and/or IT certificates you will
submit
Click on the confirm button in order to upload all the documents
needed for admissions. Once you click on confirm you will be able to
print the application summary and the documentation checklist to keep as
a reminder.
Please remember that you will have to pay an application fee before
completing the online application process. The application fee is 100 and
must be paid online with a credit card using PAYTOOL before submitting
the application. A copy of the payment receipt must be uploaded.

2 . Collect documents and upload your dossier

The documents you will need to upload are the following:
Copies of the official certificate of your SAT or ACT scores: if you have not
yet received your official SAT or ACT scores, you can submit a copy of the
unofficial score and provide the official scores upon admission and
enrollment
Copies of your complete secondary school transcripts for the third-last
and second-last years (with grading system conversions indicating highest
possible grade and lowest passing grade), translated into English or Italian
Copies of any language and/or IT certificates
A personal statement of about one page
A Curriculum Vitae (rsum)
Academic syllabi for math and English*, if you are not taking an admissions
test (SAT, ACT or Bocconi test) option available only for the 1st round
One passport size color photo attached to the proper form and signed in
the provided space
Bocconi will not accept any application that does not include proper
and complete documentation.
*Please see www.unibocconi.eu/undergraduateadmission for more details

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We strongly suggest you submit your dossier as soon as possible,

especially if you choose not to take an aptitude test (SAT, ACT or
Bocconi test). If your high school grades do not meet the requirements,
the Admissions Office will request that you take the Bocconi test in
Milan in April or submit the SAT/ACT in order to consider your
application in the 2nd round.

3. Sit the Bocconi test (if required)

International students can sit the Bocconi Test in Milan (in February and
April) and in Rome (in February only).
If, on the online application, you have chosen to take the Bocconi test, you
will find details on test registration, including classroom, time and
language, on your online application summary.

4. Admission results
Look for the admissions results at www.unibocconi.eu/
undergraduateadmission. To access the results, use the personal ID and
password you were given when completing the online application.

Admissions results published online on

1st Round: 13 March 2014
2nd Round: 30 April 2014

If you have been accepted, congratulations! The Admissions Office will

be in touch via email regarding the validation of your secondary school
diploma, visa requirements and any other issues that might need support.
International students are invited to attend dedicated activities and
events on campus upon admission.
For more information, see www.unibocconi.eu/undergraduateadmitted

5. Enrollment: confirm your place

To enroll and confirm your place in the program you have been
accepted to, you will need to:
Fill out the online enrollment form
Submit a payment of 1,543. This is an advance payment of the first
tuition and fees installment. Instructions on payment methods are
available online at www.unibocconi.eu/fees
Send the enrollment application, which can be printed after filling out
the form, along with a copy of the advance payment receipt and a copy
of a valid form of ID/passport to the Admissions Office

Online enrollment
1st Round: open for 30 days upon publication of admissions results
2nd Round: open for 60 days upon publication of admissions results

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Students will be officially enrolled and become Bocconi students after

they have confirmed their place through the online enrollment form
and submitted the documents listed above.

6. Entry visas (for non-EU students only)

All students with citizenship from countries outside the EU are required
to apply for a student visa.
To obtain a student visa, you must apply at the Italian Consulate in your
country of citizenship, which will provide you with a list of the
documents necessary to get your visa (visa requirements vary for each
country and consulate).
Please keep in mind that Italian authorities accept requests for student
visas only in May-June.
Once in Italy, within 8 days after your arrival, all international students
have to apply for a Permesso di Soggiorno (Permit to Stay). Upon
arrival at Bocconi, specific sessions will be organized to support
students in relocation procedures.

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7. Final enrollment
The last step in completing your enrollment takes place when you get to
Milan in September. The Admissions Office will schedule a meeting
with you. There you must submit the following:
The original copy of your secondary school diploma (with any necessary
declaration of value and/or translation)
Original copies of English language certifications (only for students
enrolling in Bachelor programs taught in English if not already
submitted)
Official SAT or ACT scores (if not already submitted)
The receipt issued by the Italian post office to request a permit to stay if
you are a non-EU citizen (for more information, please see the website
www.unibocconi.eu/undergraduatearrival)

8. Arrival
Before regular classes start in the beginning of September 2014,
orientation events and welcome days will be organized.
Check www.unibocconi.eu/undergraduatearrival to find out more.

Welcome to Bocconi!

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Timeline

International Applicants

1st Round

2nd Round

Online application

22 October 2013 15 January 2014

16 January 2014 - 20 March 2014

Aptitude test

SAT, ACT or Bocconi test

(Bocconi test held in Milan
or Rome on 7 February 2014)

SAT, ACT or Bocconi test

(Bocconi test held in Milan
on 4 April 2014)

Publication of
admissions results

13 March 2014

30 April 2014

Enrollment

Open for 30 days after publication

of admissions results

Open for 60 days after publication

of admissions results

Diploma validation and

student visa (if required)

May-June 2014

May-June 2014

Final enrollment

September 2014

September 2014

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Additional Information

Useful information about study paths

Once enrolled in the first year of a Bachelor, students must earn at least

24 credits (40% of first-year requirements) by July 2015 to begin the

second year of the program. See the website for more information.
Students enrolled in one of the common curriculum-based programs
have the opportunity to change their program after the first three
semesters, based on merit and availability of spots. Within the various
programs, it is also possible to switch from a program taught in Italian
to one in English or vice versa.
Students enrolled in Bachelor programs taught in Italian are required to
take at least one course taught in English during their studies.
All Undergraduate students will be required to obtain the ECDL (European
Computer Driving License - 7 modules) in order to access the Computer
Skills for Economics course and exam (3 credits) during their first year of
study. Students should therefore complete the ECDL by the second
semester of the first year of the program in order to be ready for the exam.
Students who decide to continue their studies with a Bocconi Master of
Science program will have to go through a proper selection and
dedicated admissions procedures.

Transfer applicants from other universities

Applicants who would like to transfer to Bocconi from an Italian or
non-Italian university, or applicants who have already completed a
Bachelor degree, may apply as regular candidates during one of the two
rounds of admission. These applicants follow the same admissions
process up to enrollment as all other applicants. University transcripts
will not be evaluated for admission during this stage: admitted students
will enroll in the first year of the program. Only after admission and
enrollment in the first year of a program, may students request the
recognition of exams passed at the previous university.
For more information, please visit:
www.unibocconi.eu/undergraduateadmission > Graduate or Transfer
Students

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Fees,
Financial Aid
and Housing

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University Tuition
and Fees

In order to ensure a fair system for tuition and fees, Universit Bocconi
foresees 4 income brackets adjusted to the economic and patrimony
conditions of the students original and de facto family.
Income brackets will be assigned as a result of the evaluation held by
the Tuition and Fees Office on the documents students will be required
to provide as published on our website.
The table below lists the tuition and fees for the current academic year.
Income brackets and fees for the 2014-2015 a.y. will be published
online starting from February 2014.
To identify individual income brackets using the evaluation method
established by Universit Bocconi, applicants should refer to the
parameters, regulations and documentation indicated on the Tuition
and Fees Office website. Please be sure that proper and complete
documentation is provided by the set deadlines.
In addition to the 4 income brackets, fee reductions are foreseen for
special family situations such as siblings or spouses enrolled at
Universit Bocconi at the same time, families with more than two
children who financially depend on their parents and other cases
specifically indicated on the website.
For more information:
Tuition and Fees Office
tca.bachelor@unibocconi.it
www.unibocconi.eu/fees

Tuition and Fees a.y. 2013-2014

Income Bracket

4th Bracket

3rd Bracket

2nd Bracket

1st Bracket

Family income/
assets in /000

Over 114

68-114

51-68

0-51

Total tuition and fees

for the first year, in

11,034.62

8,999.62

6,959.62

4,934.62

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Financial Aid
and Scholarships

The financial aid system provided by Universit Bocconi includes

financial assistance which varies according to type of applicant, and
which is adjusted to families financial-asset conditions and students
academic profiles.
An overview of financial aid opportunities reserved to international
students is included in this publication; detailed information is
available on the Bocconi website.

Bocconi Undergraduate Merit Awards

Merit Awards are offered to outstanding students by Universit Bocconi,

in cooperation with partner companies and institutions. The awards

provide recipients with valuable financial support, ensuring they can
enjoy the benefits of a top-quality academic experience, regardless of

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their financial situation. Recipients receive a full tuition waiver, along

with on-campus housing. Merit Awards may be renewed for the entire
duration of the study program if merit requirements are maintained.
Updated information on Merit Awards will be available starting in
October. All international candidates applying to a Bocconi Bachelor
Program will be automatically considered for this award. There is no
need to file a separate application form.

Bocconi Scholarships for international students

(non-Italian citizens only) Need-based
Non-Italian citizens enrolling for the first time in the first year of an
undergraduate degree at Bocconi may apply for the Bocconi
Scholarship. It consists of a full tuition and fees waiver that may be
renewed for a maximum of 3 academic years (for Bachelor programs)
or 5 academic years (for the Law program). To participate in the
selection process, applicants must have non-Italian citizenship,
residence abroad and a non-Italian secondary school diploma earned in
Italy or abroad. Complete application requirements and regulations for
the Bocconi Scholarship are available online starting from October.
Applications must be submitted by the same deadline of the applicants
selected Bocconi admissions session.
For more information:
Student Services Office
merit.awards@unibocconi.it for Merit Awards
financial.aid@unibocconi.it for Bocconi Scholarships
www.unibocconi.eu/funding

Admissions Session

1st Round

2nd Round

Deadline for online application

for admissions

15 January 2014

20 March 2014

Deadline for Merit Awards

No application needed:
all eligible candidates will
be automatically considered

No application needed: all

eligible candidates will be
automatically considered

Deadline for online application

for Bocconi Scholarships

15 January 2014

20 March 2014

Publication of admissions results

13 March 2014

30 April 2014

Scholarship assignments

Approximately two weeks

after admissions results

Approximately two weeks

after admissions results

Deadline to enroll and accept

scholarship

Open for approx. 30 days

after publication of
admissions results

Open for approx. 60 days

after publication of
admissions results

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Other financial aid and scholarships

Exemption from payment of University tuition and fees
for students with disabilities
Students with a physical disability equal to or greater than 66%
certified by an Italian Medical Commission are completely exempt
from payment of tuition and fees.

Grants for international programs

In order to encourage student participation in international mobility
programs organized by the University, financial support is made
available to anyone meeting the merit requirements established by the
ISU Bocconi Regulations.

Grants for international internships and off-campus

internships at public organizations in Italy
Different forms of assistance are available from Universit Bocconi for
students who participate in unpaid internships held abroad, or offcampus internships held at an Italian public institution. Internships
must be organized by Universit Bocconi and students must meet merit
requirements to participate.

Scholarships and graduation awards from public

and private organizations
Each year, public and private organizations establish scholarships and
graduation awards through Universit Bocconi. Rules and regulations
are available on the Bocconi website.

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Student Loans

The University has secured agreements with major credit institutions to

offer students enrolled in Bocconi degree programs a way to finance
their education with a low interest loan. Loan applications can be made
at any time throughout the academic year.

UniCredit ad Honorem from UniCreditBanca

This loan is aimed at Bocconi students who are residents in Italy and
have EU or non-EU citizenship. It can be accessed starting in the first
year of an undergraduate degree program.

IntesaBridge from Intesa Sanpaolo

This loan is aimed at all Bocconi students who are EU citizens. It can be
accessed starting in the second year of the program.

BPM loan for university studies

Banca Popolare di Milano has created two loan options for both EU
and non-EU students who are enrolled in a Bocconi degree program.

Deutsche Bank loan

German students who have completed an Abitur diploma in Germany

and who enroll in a Bocconi degree program can access a low interest
loan with Deutsche Bank by directly contacting a bank branch in
Germany.

For more information:

Student Services Office
studentloan@unibocconi.it
www.unibocconi.eu/funding

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Housing

Universit Bocconi offers students approximately 1400 housing spots

in 5 University residence halls:
The majority of rooms are assigned at full rates. Assignments for the
first year are based on a first-come, first-served basis. Full rate housing
applications are expected to be available by mid-May.
Approximately 500 rooms assigned at reduced rates, based on the
economic situation of the students family. Reduced rate housings
applications are expected to be available in June.
For further information, students should refer to the 2014-2015
Housing Application Requirements and Regulations which will be
published online in April-May 2014.
An overview of the residence halls and the services offered is available
on the website. In addition, a list of other housing facilities in Milan is
also available to students, as well as an online housing exchange which
allows private users to search through and post housing options.
For more information:
Student Services Office - Housing Center
housing.center@unibocconi.it
www.unibocconi.eu/accommodation

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World Bachelor
in Business

World Bachelor
in Business

The World Bachelor in Business is a four-year undergraduate degree

program developed in partnership with USC University of Southern
California-Marshall School of Business and the Hong Kong University of
Science and Technology.
This is an innovative educational program in the area of global higher
education. The class group is composed of approximately 50 students,
who attend their first year at the USC Marshall School of Business,
their 2nd year at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology,
their 3rd year at Bocconi in Milan, Italy and their 4th year at one of the
three partner schools of their choice. After four years of study, students
will be able to obtain three undergraduate degrees from each of the
partner schools, recognized by the educational systems on the three
continents.
Students interested in applying to both the World Bachelor in Business
and the regular Bocconi Bachelor programs should complete two
different applications.

Admissions and Timeline

In an effort to accommodate different admission schemes and schedules
of various regions across the globe, applicants are allowed to submit
their application through any one of the three partner schools.
Admissions will be evaluated by a committee composed by members of
the three universities. Each student should submit one application only.
Applicants are advised to apply through the university where they want
to be considered for admission to its other programs.
Application deadline: 18 February 2014
Admissions results: 1 April 2014
Enrollment: by 1 May 2014

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Admissions criteria
Final transcripts from 9th, 10th and 11th grade (out of 12 years of education)
SAT or ACT scores
TOEFL or other English language certificates (complete list of

recognized certificates at www.unibocconi.eu/wbb)

Curriculum vitae (Activities Summary)

Personal Statement
Recommendation letter from a school counselor or teacher

At the discretion of the admissions committee, personal interviews or

video interviews may be required for admission consideration, as well
as other supplementary materials and information.
Applicants are required to submit an application fee before completing
the online application process. The application fee of 100 must be
paid online with a credit card using PAYTOOL before submitting the
application form.

Fees, Financial Aid and Housing

Every year students submit payments to the host university according
to the table below.
1st Year
USC

2nd Year
HKUST

3rd Year
Bocconi

Tuition and fees

USD 45,602

HKD 200,000

Euro 18,000

Housing

USD 12,602

HKD 18,000

Euro 7,000

The tuition and fees for the 4th year will be based on an average of costs
for the three universities.
The three universities provide merit scholarships which cover 50% or
25% of annual tuition and fees. Evaluation for scholarships will occur
automatically and at the same time as admission selections: students
therefore do not need to complete a separate application.
All students with European citizenship enrolled in the World Bachelor in
Business program can apply for a dedicated loan with a major European
bank. Details are available online.
The host school assists incoming students in finding suitable
accommodation and in adjusting to the local culture and environment.
All three universities provide various residence halls both on campus
and within a short distance, as well as support to current students, such
as help with visas, residence permits, support on enrollment and
administration issues, welcome activities, tutoring, etc.
For more information on the program:
wbb@unibocconi.it
www.unibocconi.eu/wbb

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