University of St Andrews

At a glance

Università Bocconi is considered one of Europe’s leading educational institutions in Economics, Management, Finance and Law. Bocconi is a member of two important international exchange networks, the Partnership in International Management (PIM) and The Global Alliance in Management Education (CEMS). In addition to these networks, Bocconi has bilateral agreements with over 260 top-ranked partner schools worldwide and exchanges over 1700 students every year.

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Established : 1902
Student Population : 14700

Website and links

Website : Bocconi Homepage

Study abroad page : Study Abroad Factsheet

Who can go

Students on degree programmes in the following subject areas may apply to study abroad during their Junior Honours year at Università Bocconi (Bocconi University):

• Economics (Business School)
• Finance (Business School)
• Management (Business School)

Semesters Available

• First Semester
• Second Semester
• Full Year

Note: Joint Honours students may only apply for a full year abroad if BOTH subjects are listed above. Joint Honours students applying for one semester must seek permission from both Schools.

Study abroad coordinator

Each School has a designated Study Abroad Coordinator.

Semester dates

Semester dates are as follows

2023/4
Semester 1 Sep 2023 to Feb 2024
Semester 2 Feb 2024 to Jul 2024
2024/5
Semester 1 Sep 2024 to Feb 2025
Semester 2 Feb 2025 to Jul 2025

Your studies abroad

St Andrews academic requirements

• Minimum Credit in Academic year : 48
• Minimum Credit in Semester : 24
• Maximum Credit in Academic year : 60
• Maximum Credit in Semester: 30
• Module Weighting : 3,5,8

Partner Course Catalogue : Exchange students are expected to select from min. 2 up to max. 5 courses per semester. The Università Bocconi credit system is ECTS equivalent. The average workload for exchange students is 4 courses per semester. Classes run approximately 11 weeks per semester. Exchange students may decide to replace one Bocconi course with a research project under the mentorship of a Bocconi faculty member.

Course selection is to be carried out by students online. Exchange students can choose from a wide range of courses offered in English (over 150) each semester.

See our Credits and Modules Abroad webpage for information on the number of credits we expect students to take at our partner institutions. St Andrews expects students to attend all classes as part of their programme abroad. Assessment methods may vary across partners and could include class participation, continuous assessment in the form of homework and final exams. All courses must be agreed with your Study Abroad Coordinator. See our academic information webpage for further details, as well as information about credit and grade conversion.

Application and selection

This is a School Abroad programme.

Places available

Places available :

Places available may vary from year to year depending on the exchange balance. Numbers for the following academic year will be confirmed at the information meeting.

Getting there and getting around

Students should be present at Bocconi campus in time for the mandatory Orientation Meeting or, at the latest, before classes begin. Students attending the Italian Language Crash Course should reach Milan by the starting date of the course, since attendance is mandatory. Late arrivals should be notified in advance.

From Linate Airport:

Travel by taxi takes around 20 minutes.

Public transport: take the bus 73 (direction San Babila), get off at Cinque Giornate, take tram 9 (Direction Porta Genova) and get off at Via Bocconi. The bus ticket may be bought at tobacco shops and newspaper stands inside the airport.

From Malpensa Airport:

• Travel by taxi take around 50 minutes.
• Malpensa Express train to Cadorna Railway Station, then take subway green line 2 (direction Abbiategrasso Chiesa Rossa or Assago Milanofiori forum), get off at Porta Genova and take tram 9 (direction Centrale FS) to Via Bocconi.
• Malpensa Shuttle is a convenient bus taking less than one hour to reach Stazione Centrale (Central Railway Station), from Malpensa airport. It runs every 20 minutes. From Stazione Centrale take subway line 3 (Direction San Donato), get off at Porta Romana, take tram 9 (Direction Porta Genova) and get off at Via Bocconi.

From Stazione Centrale FS (Central Railway Station):

• Travel takes around 20 minutes.
• Public transport: take subway line 3 (Direction San Donato), get off at Porta Romana and take tram 9 (Direction Porta Genova) and get off at Via Bocconi.

More information on public transport can be found here.

Accommodation

Exchange students can apply for accommodation in Bocconi Residence Halls when applying for the exchange program. University housing is not guaranteed and is processed on a first-come-first-served basis.

Internet Access: exchange students have access to internet through a wireless university network, which covers the whole campus, and to IT labs.

Please note that St Andrews is unable to guarantee housing at any of our partner institutions. Guidance on finding accommodation abroad is available on the Global Office webpage.

Student services and orientation

• IT Tools: through the Bocconi App students are constantly updated about university life. The yoU@B agenda is the student's personal online diary. Study materials are posted on the Blackboard E-learning space, where students can also interact with peers and professors.
• Library: exchange students can access a comprehensive library, borrow books free of charge and book in advance group study rooms.
• Language Center: exchange students can access the multimedia language laboratory, which offers up-to-date language teaching tools and multimedia language learning software.
• Career Service: students can access the Placement Library and get assistance from the Career Service in order to look for internship opportunities, get ready for job interviews and take advantage of a personal consulting service.
• Campus Life: the office in charge of cultural, sporting and recreational activities on campus and around the city. Bocconi Sport Team aims to encourage students’ passion for sports.
• Health: a nursing service is available at a medical center next to the campus. Exchange students have access to an individual counseling service, which provides support to students.
• International Student Desk is available for exchange student support.

  There will be a series of events organized at the beginning of each semester to facilitate students’ transition to the new environment:

• Orientation meeting (mandatory for exchange students)
• Permit of stay sessions (for non-EU students)
• Welcome Desk
• University Tours
• Guided Tours of Milan
• Cross Culture Sessions
• Leisure Activities

The International Student Desk (ISD) is the Bocconi office committed to helping incoming exchange students make the most of their stay on campus. The ISD dedicated staff offers exchange students a series of tailored services and activities to help them acclimate to the new surroundings during the beginning of their program and support them throughout their stay.

Please be aware that student support services will be different across all of our partner universities.