{"id":1315,"date":"2025-07-09T17:24:10","date_gmt":"2025-07-09T21:24:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/abroad\/?post_type=bu-program-page&#038;p=1315"},"modified":"2026-05-06T15:18:59","modified_gmt":"2026-05-06T19:18:59","slug":"milan-bocconi-university-exchange","status":"publish","type":"bu-program-page","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/abroad\/degree-program\/milan-bocconi-university-exchange\/","title":{"rendered":"Milan Bocconi University Exchange"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n<nav class=\"toc-wrapper\" id=\"toc\" aria-label=\"Page Section Navigation\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"toc-heading toc-nav-toggle\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Toggle Page Contents Navigation\" aria-expanded=\"true\">Page Contents<\/span><\/nav>\n\n\n\n<h2>Requirements &amp; Considerations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>All students must enroll according to, and remain in compliance with, the&nbsp;<a href=\"\/abroad\/planning-resources\/academics-internships\/policies-procedures\/\">Boston University Study Abroad Course Load Policy<\/a>.<\/li><li>Boston University students only<\/li><li><a href=\"\/abroad\/explore-programs\/apply-now\/\">Admissions requirements<\/a>&nbsp;for all programs<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div style=\"--height_percent: 0%;\" data-height=\"0%\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"\/abroad\/files\/2025\/07\/AdobeStock_1771266271-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1760 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/abroad\/files\/2025\/07\/AdobeStock_1771266271-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/abroad\/files\/2025\/07\/AdobeStock_1771266271-636x424.jpeg 636w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/abroad\/files\/2025\/07\/AdobeStock_1771266271-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/abroad\/files\/2025\/07\/AdobeStock_1771266271-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/abroad\/files\/2025\/07\/AdobeStock_1771266271-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2>Curriculum<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Exchange students studying at Bocconi university generally take 4 or 5 courses; each Bocconi course is worth 3 or 4 BU units (6 or 8 ECTS units at Bocconi) per term. Students may browse the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.unibocconi.eu\/wps\/wcm\/connect\/Bocconi\/SitoPubblico_EN\/Navigation+Tree\/Home\/Programs\/Current+Students\/Services\/International+Relations\/International+Students\/International+Student+Desk\/Before+Your+Arrival\/Educational+Offer\/\">undergraduate courses offered to exchange students<\/a>&nbsp;at Bocconi University. Bocconi specializes in Business and Economics, but also offers courses in Political Science and International Relations. In addition, exchange students are encouraged to take an intensive three- to four-week Italian language course before the beginning of the Bocconi term. This non-unit course is offered at the beginning, intermediate, post-intermediate, and advanced levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Questrom students: Please refer to&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/smgworld.bu.edu\/studyabroad\/mip\/#Courses\">Questrom\u2019s lists of pre-approved courses<\/a>&nbsp;and note that this program does not include an internship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Academic culture may be very different at a partner institution; The Bocconi University provides a rigorous academic experience to both local and visiting students, and you will be subject to their academic policies and procedures during your time at this institution. In many classes, the majority of your grade will be dependent on one final exam, paper, or presentation, and grading may be on a curve.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"--height_percent: 0%;\" data-height=\"0%\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"\/abroad\/files\/2025\/06\/ERIN-PHAIR-SAR-Staff-Italy-Matera-Sassi-di-Matera-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-527 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/abroad\/files\/2025\/06\/ERIN-PHAIR-SAR-Staff-Italy-Matera-Sassi-di-Matera-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/abroad\/files\/2025\/06\/ERIN-PHAIR-SAR-Staff-Italy-Matera-Sassi-di-Matera-636x477.jpg 636w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/abroad\/files\/2025\/06\/ERIN-PHAIR-SAR-Staff-Italy-Matera-Sassi-di-Matera-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/abroad\/files\/2025\/06\/ERIN-PHAIR-SAR-Staff-Italy-Matera-Sassi-di-Matera-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/abroad\/files\/2025\/06\/ERIN-PHAIR-SAR-Staff-Italy-Matera-Sassi-di-Matera-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2>Housing &amp; Student Services<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3>University Dormitory<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>University housing is available but not guaranteed to exchange students. Students may opt to live in private housing. Bocconi provides resources and guidance in obtaining private housing for those who do not receive university housing.<\/li><li>Residence halls with single rooms or shared apartments; located on or near campus<\/li><li>Room set-up: single rooms with shared kitchen and common areas<\/li><li>All Bocconi residences are fully furnished, and the kitchens are equipped with basic utensils<\/li><li>Housing is paid directly to Bocconi; Board is not included<\/li><li>University dining facilities available; no meal plans, pay per meal<\/li><li>Laundry available in each residence<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"--height_percent: 0%;\" data-height=\"0%\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<h2>Program Dates<\/h2>\n\n\n \r\n<div class=\"wp-block-group bup-app-deadline__separator\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\r\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-top\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top\">\n<h5>FALL TERM<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Program Dates<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:32px\"><strong>Late August &#8211; Late December<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top\">\n<h5>FALL TERM<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Applications Open<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong>December 15<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top\">\n<h5>FALL TERM<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Applications Deadline<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong>March 15<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n \r\n<div class=\"wp-block-group bup-app-deadline__separator\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\r\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<h5>SPRING TERM<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Program Dates<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:32px\"><strong>Late January &#8211; Early June<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<h5>SPRING TERM<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Applications Open<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong>June 1<\/strong>*<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<h5>SPRING TERM<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Applications Deadline<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong>September 1<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This program is&nbsp;<strong>not&nbsp;<\/strong>on a<strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"\/abroad\/explore-programs\/apply-now\/\">rolling admissions<\/a>&nbsp;cycle<\/strong>. It is the student\u2019s responsibility to ensure that all required materials have been received by the BU Study Abroad office by the application deadline.&nbsp;<strong>Decisions will not be made until after the application deadline<\/strong>. Applicants will receive their decision via email.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Information on other programs that do not follow a rolling admissions cycle and information for&nbsp;<strong>BU Students Awaiting an Admissions Decision&nbsp;<\/strong>can be found&nbsp;<a href=\"\/abroad\/planning-resources\/admissions-calendar\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div style=\"--height_percent: 0%;\" data-height=\"0%\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"783\" src=\"\/abroad\/files\/2025\/07\/john-mcarthur-ROQzKIAdY78-unsplash-1024x783.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1780 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/abroad\/files\/2025\/07\/john-mcarthur-ROQzKIAdY78-unsplash-1024x783.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/abroad\/files\/2025\/07\/john-mcarthur-ROQzKIAdY78-unsplash-636x486.jpg 636w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/abroad\/files\/2025\/07\/john-mcarthur-ROQzKIAdY78-unsplash-768x587.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/abroad\/files\/2025\/07\/john-mcarthur-ROQzKIAdY78-unsplash-1536x1175.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/abroad\/files\/2025\/07\/john-mcarthur-ROQzKIAdY78-unsplash-2048x1566.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2>Cost &amp; Financial Considerations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>2026\/2027 Tuition:<\/strong>\u00a0$37,041 per term<\/li><li>Cost includes tuition,\u00a0<a href=\"\/abroad\/planning-resources\/health-safety\/\">overseas medical insurance, and emergency evacuation coverage. \u00a0<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/abroad\/files\/2026\/05\/bocconi-university-exchange-academic-year-2026-2027.pdf\">Estimated program budget, including cost of living expenses<\/a>.<\/li><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"\/abroad\/planning-resources\/scholarships-and-grants\/\" target=\"_blank\">Grants and Scholarships<\/a>\u00a0available.<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"--height_percent: 0%;\" data-height=\"0%\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover has-background-dim\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"6016\" height=\"2614\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-3955\" alt=\"\" src=\"\/abroad\/files\/2025\/08\/AdobeStock_102869546-Milan-Italy-Piazza-del-Duomo-Cathedral-Square.jpeg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/abroad\/files\/2025\/08\/AdobeStock_102869546-Milan-Italy-Piazza-del-Duomo-Cathedral-Square.jpeg 6016w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/abroad\/files\/2025\/08\/AdobeStock_102869546-Milan-Italy-Piazza-del-Duomo-Cathedral-Square-636x276.jpeg 636w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/abroad\/files\/2025\/08\/AdobeStock_102869546-Milan-Italy-Piazza-del-Duomo-Cathedral-Square-1024x445.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/abroad\/files\/2025\/08\/AdobeStock_102869546-Milan-Italy-Piazza-del-Duomo-Cathedral-Square-768x334.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/abroad\/files\/2025\/08\/AdobeStock_102869546-Milan-Italy-Piazza-del-Duomo-Cathedral-Square-1536x667.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/abroad\/files\/2025\/08\/AdobeStock_102869546-Milan-Italy-Piazza-del-Duomo-Cathedral-Square-2048x890.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/abroad\/files\/2025\/08\/AdobeStock_102869546-Milan-Italy-Piazza-del-Duomo-Cathedral-Square-360x156.jpeg 360w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/abroad\/files\/2025\/08\/AdobeStock_102869546-Milan-Italy-Piazza-del-Duomo-Cathedral-Square-450x196.jpeg 450w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/abroad\/files\/2025\/08\/AdobeStock_102869546-Milan-Italy-Piazza-del-Duomo-Cathedral-Square-600x261.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/abroad\/files\/2025\/08\/AdobeStock_102869546-Milan-Italy-Piazza-del-Duomo-Cathedral-Square-940x408.jpeg 940w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/abroad\/files\/2025\/08\/AdobeStock_102869546-Milan-Italy-Piazza-del-Duomo-Cathedral-Square-1200x521.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/abroad\/files\/2025\/08\/AdobeStock_102869546-Milan-Italy-Piazza-del-Duomo-Cathedral-Square-1620x704.jpeg 1620w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/abroad\/files\/2025\/08\/AdobeStock_102869546-Milan-Italy-Piazza-del-Duomo-Cathedral-Square-1920x834.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 6016px) 100vw, 6016px\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\"><strong>Ready to Study in Milan?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-bu-red-background-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/abroad-application.bu.edu\/index.cfm?FuseAction=Students.Apply&amp;Program_ID=10168\">Apply Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Requirements &amp; 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