Markets & External Affairs International Student Desk Università Commerciale Luigi Bocconi
Università Commerciale Luigi Bocconi Università Bocconi, founded in 1902, was the first Italian university to grant a degree in economics. For over a century, Bocconi has played a leading role in Italy s social and economic modernization. Today, Bocconi is a research university of international standing and is considered a leading university in Italy and Europe. Bocconi grants Bachelor, Master of Science, and PhD degrees in the areas of economics, management, finance and law, while its School of Management provides postexperience management education. About 14% of the approximately 14,500 students choosing to study at Bocconi each year are international. Our university is committed to providing students with an internationally-diverse education through Exchange Programs and a wide range of international opportunities for enrolled students. In 2012 Bocconi opened its first offshore campus in India: the MISB Bocconi Mumbai International School of Business. It aims to provide a solid and innovative business education at a post-graduate level. Università Bocconi, the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology and the University of Southern California-Marshal School of Business have developed the World Bachelor in Business (WBB), the first undergraduate program in which students will live and study on three continents and earn degrees from three universities. In addition, Bocconi has created a network of alliances with partner universities all over the world. The university is part of three prestigious international university networks, which hold the top spots in world rankings: PIM, Partnership in International Management CEMS, The Global Alliance in Management Education THEMIS, The Network in International and Business Law Each year at Bocconi, there are: around 1200 incoming students from partner universities over 3000 outgoing students studying and working abroad over 100 courses taught in English each semester 27 programs taught in English
International Student Desk The International Student Desk (ISD) is the Bocconi office committed to helping incoming exchange students make the most of their stay on campus. A dedicated team is available to assist all incoming exchange students to better adjust to their new lives in Italy, in Milan and at Bocconi. Arrival in a foreign country and getting used to a new environment can be very challenging. The ISD offers exchange students a series of tailored services and activities to help them acclimate to their new surroundings during the beginning of their program and support them throughout their stay. To get started with your experience in Italy and at Bocconi, have a look at our Welcome Guide online at: www.ir.unibocconi.eu/inexchange ISD services include : Welcome Activities Orientation Meeting Welcome Desk Relocation Assistance Italian Language Courses Housing Support Academic Advising
International Student Desk ISD Fact Sheet Università Bocconi is considered one of Europe's leading educational institutions in Economics, Management, Finance and Law. The Financial Times ranked our business school 8 th in Europe, the MSc in International Management and the MSc in Finance 17 th and 20 th worldwide and the fulltime MBA 31 st worldwide and 11 th in Europe. The QS World University Rankings placed Bocconi 21 st worldwide and 4 th in Europe for Accounting & Finance, 17 th worldwide and 5 th in Europe for Economics & Econometrics. 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 200 top-ranked partner schools worldwide and exchanges with around 1200 students every year. Exchange Semester Timeline Fall Spring Exchange students online nomination March - mid May* mid September - mid October Online application period for: mid May - end of May end of October - mid November - Housing - Italian Language Crash Course - Italian Follow-Up Course Online course selection August January Add/drop period mid September end of February Italian Language Crash Course teaching early September - mid September mid January - mid February Italian Follow-Up Course teaching end of September - end of November February - early May Lecture period mid September - early December mid February - May Exam period December (special session) May - June January - February Earliest departure date** end of December June Transcripts available early February July The complete and detailed Academic Calendar for exchange students is available at: www.ir.unibocconi.eu/calendar * Partner universities can nominate students for both semesters during this period. ** The earliest date by which at least one official exam date for each course is scheduled. Students may take exams at Bocconi only during the official examination sessions, therefore we strongly suggest that departures are not planned before this date. See Exams paragraph for more info.
Learning Expectations Language of Instruction Italian or English. Course Load Exchange students are expected to select a minimum of 2, up to a maximum of 5 courses per semester. The Università Bocconi credit system is ECTS equivalent: 1 Bocconi credit corresponds to a 25-hour workload (8 of which are lecture hours). The average workload for exchange students is 4 courses per semester and classes run approximately 11 weeks per semester. Exchange students may decide to substitute one Bocconi course with a research project under the mentorship of a Bocconi faculty member. Course Selection Classes can be selected online from a wide variety of courses (over 100 taught in English each semester). The complete educational offer (in English and Italian) is available at: www.ir.unibocconi.eu/coe. Basic course descriptions can be accessed by clicking on the course title or at: www.unibocconi.eu/courses. Please note that undergraduate students can select courses at the undergraduate level only (codes 30xxx and some 50xxx), while graduate students can select courses both at the undergraduate and graduate level (codes 20xxx and 50xxx). Class Attendance As a general rule, class attendance is not mandatory. Students are encouraged to discuss attendance requirements with lecturers, since exam rules for attending versus non-attending students may change. Grading Grading is essentially based on the result of the final exam. In some courses, the final grade might be the result of different elements such as group work, assignments, essays and class participation. Students should always clarify with the lecturer regarding exam rules as well as the weight of class discussions and assignments (e.g. group work) on the final grade. Exams Exams must be taken during official examination sessions and may only be taken at Bocconi. An official enrollment is needed in order to sit exams and to allow grades to be recorded. The exam format may vary: even though exams are usually written, some courses may have an oral exam; the format might also include assignments and midterm exams. Since each course may be different, we suggest that students carefully read the final detailed syllabus of the course, usually made available at the beginning of the semester, and always discuss those details with the lecturer. Transcripts An electronic PDF file is emailed directly to the International Office of the partner universities at the end of each semester. Hard copies can be mailed upon request. For further information: www.ir.unibocconi.eu/exchangetranscript Plan Your Stay Expected Arrival Date Students should be present on the Bocconi campus in time for the Orientation Meeting or by the beginning of classes. Students attending the Italian Language Crash Course should reach Milan by the starting date of the course, since attendance is mandatory. Visa Non-EU students should apply for a multiple entry study visa at the Italian Embassy/Consulate in their home country as early as possible. They must apply for and obtain their visa prior to their arrival in Italy. We strongly suggest that students begin their visa application process well in advance since it could take some time to obtain. Health Insurance Università Bocconi does not require international students to have health insurance to complete enrollment in the exchange program. Nevertheless,
Other Bocconi Services and Facilities Internet Access Exchange students have access to internet through a wireless university network. The wireless connection is operational on a large area of the campus. IT labs are connected to the university network and printers are also available to students. you@b - Student Diary This is a tailor-made planner accessible via the web, displaying lecture timetables, classroom allocation, the exams calendar and exam results. It may also contain important notices from Bocconi services, the International Student Desk (always check the ISD box) and links for registration for extracurricular activities. you@b is available at: agenda.unibocconi.it The Library The Bocconi Library is the most comprehensive economics and finance collection in Italy with more than 500,000 volumes and 6,000 periodicals in print. Exchange students have full access to the library and can borrow books, free of charge. 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 the services provided by 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 This office organizes and promotes cultural, sporting and recreational activities on campus and around the city. Campus Life activities allow students to enrich their knowledge, discuss issues regarding current events and cultivate new interests. In addition, Bocconi Sport Team aims to encourage students passion for sports. Further information available at: www.unibocconi.eu/campuslife Health A nursing service is available on campus Mondays through Fridays. Virtual Tour of the Bocconi Campus: www.unibocconi.eu/virtualcampus Contact Details International Student Desk Università Bocconi Piazza Sraffa 11 20136 Milan Italy Tel. +39 025836.2236 Fax +39 025836.2204 Email: inexchange@unibocconi.it www.ir.unibocconi.eu/inexchange
all non-eu students must have health insurance coverage with international validity while studying in Italy in order to be approved for the permit of stay. EU students are required to have the European Health Insurance Card (if in force) or a similar private insurance policy with international validity to benefit from health service coverage. Approximate Living Costs Housing: between 500 (shared bedroom in private apartments) and 900 euros per month. Food: a complete meal at the university canteen is approximately 4 euros (reduced rate for exchange students). Transportation: the student travel card monthly recharge costs approximately 20 euros for students under 26 and approximately 35 euros for students over 26. Further information about the student travel card will be provided upon arrival. Our Services The staff at the International Student Desk is committed to helping incoming exchange students make the most of their stay at Bocconi. Housing Support Exchange students can apply for accommodation in Bocconi Residence Halls through the ISD Housing Office. Please note that Bocconi Residence Halls close during summer and winter breaks. More details are available at: www.ir.unibocconi.eu/housingisd For further information contact: housing.isd@unibocconi.it Orientation Program A series of meetings organized at the beginning of each semester, providing useful information on relocation in Milan as well as the International Student Desk services and activities: Orientation Meeting (mandatory for exchange students) Permit of Stay Sessions (assistance with the permit of stay application procedure) Welcome Activities At the beginning of each semester the International Student Desk offers various welcome activities: Welcome Desk Bocconi Welcome Kit University Tours Guided Tours of Milan Welcome Cocktail Academic Advising Academic advisors are available to help exchange students build their study plan and assist them with any academic related matters. Italian Language Courses The International Student Desk organizes optional courses in order to help exchange students get familiar with Italian: Italian Language Crash Course: an intensive course scheduled before the beginning of Bocconi classes. Levels from beginner up to advanced. Italian Language Follow-Up Course: scheduled throughout the semester. Levels from pre-elementary to intermediate. Attendance is mandatory for students taking part in these courses. More information is available at: www.ir.unibocconi.eu/itacourse
Bocconi Partner Schools Europe WU Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien Austria Université Catholique de Louvain Belgium Université Catholique de Louvain à Mons - UCL Mons Belgium Université Libre de Bruxelles Belgium University of Economics, Prague Czech Rep. Copenhagen Business School Denmark Estonian Business School Estonia Aalto University Finland EDHEC Business School EMLYON Business School ESSEC Business School Grenoble Ecole de Management HEC Paris KEDGE Business School Université Panthéon-Assas - Paris II Université Paris Est Créteil Val de Marne - UPEC Université Paris Dauphine Sciences Po Université de Strasbourg Toulouse Business School EBS Universität für Wirtschaft und Recht Germany Frankfurt School of Finance & Management Germany Freie Universität Berlin Germany Hertie School of Governance Germany Asia CEIBS The Chinese University of Hong Kong City University of Hong Kong Fudan University The University of Hong Kong Hong Kong University of Science & Technology University of International Business and Economics (UIBE) Jiao Tong University - Antai School of Management Jiao Tong University - Shanghai Advanced Institute of Finance (SAIF) The University of Nottingham Ningbo (UNNC) Peking University Renmin University of Universität zu Köln Germany LMU Munich School of Management Germany Universität Mannheim Germany WHU Otto Beisheim School of Management Germany Corvinus University of Budapest Hungary University of Iceland Iceland University College Dublin Ireland BI Norwegian Business School Norway NHH Norwegian School of Economics Norway Warsaw School of Economics Poland Universidade Catolica Portuguesa, Lisboa Portugal Universidade Catolica Portuguesa, Porto Portugal Universidade Nova de Lisboa Portugal Bucharest University of Economic Studies Romania MGIMO University Russia New Economic School Russia Plekhanov Russian University of Economics Russia St. Petersburg State University Russia Universidad Carlos III Spain ESADE Spain Instituto de Empresa Spain Universidad de Navarra Spain Universitat Pompeu Fabra Spain Universidad de Salamanca - Derecho Spain Chalmers University of Technology Sweden University of Gothenburg Sweden Jönköping University Sweden Shanghai University of Finance and Economics Sun Yat-sen University Tsinghua University Xiamen University Indian Institute of Foreign Trade - New Delhi India Indian Institute of Management - Ahmedabad India Indian Institute of Management - Bangalore India Indian Institute of Management - Calcutta India Indian Institute of Management - Indore India Indian Institute of Management - Kozhikode India Indian Institute of Management - Lucknow India Indian School of Business - Hyderabad India Management Development Institute - Gurgaon India Hitotsubashi University Japan International University of Japan Japan Keio University Japan Stockholm School of Economics Sweden Uppsala University Sweden ETH Zurich Switzerland Université de Lausanne - HEC Switzerland Universität St. Gallen Switzerland Universiteit van Amsterdam The Netherlands Erasmus Universiteit The Netherlands Maastricht University The Netherlands Technische Universiteit Eindhoven The Netherlands Universiteit van Tilburg The Netherlands Aston University University of Bath University of Birmingham City University London University College London The University of Edinburgh University of Essex University of Exeter University of Glasgow Lancaster University London Business School London School of Economics and Political Science The University of Manchester The University of Nottingham Queen Mary University of London University of Strathclyde The University of Warwick Nagoya University of Commerce and Business Japan Waseda University Japan Hanyang University Korea KAIST Korea Korea University Korea Seoul National University Korea Yonsei University Korea The University of Nottingham, Malaysia Campus Malaysia Nanyang Technological University Singapore National University of Singapore Singapore Singapore Management University Singapore National Chengchi University Taiwan National Taiwan University Taiwan Chulalongkorn University Thailand Thammasat University Thailand
Bocconi Partner Schools North America The University of British Columbia - Sauder, Economics University of Calgary - Haskayne HEC Montréal McGill University - Desautels Université du Québec à Montréal Queen s University - QSB Simon Fraser University - Business University of Toronto - Rotman University of Victoria - Business, Economics Western University - Ivey York University - Schulich Arizona State University - Carey, O Connor Babson College Boston College Boston University - Economics Brandeis University - Business University of California - all campuses University of California - Hastings College of the Law Case Western Reserve University - Law Latin America Oceania The University of Adelaide n National University The University of Melbourne Monash University University of New South Wales The University of Queensland Queensland University of Technology The University of Sydney Universidad Argentina de la Empresa - UADE Argentina Universidad de Belgrano Argentina Universidad de Buenos Aires - Derecho Argentina Universidad de San Andrés Argentina Universidad Torcuato di Tella Argentina Universidad Federal do Rio de Janeiro, COPPEAD Brazil Fundação Getulio Vargas - EAESP Brazil The University of Chicago - Booth, Economics Columbia University - Business, Economics Cornell University - Johnson, CALS, Economics Dartmouth College - Tuck, Economics Duke University - Fuqua, Law Emory University - Goizueta University of Florida - Warrington Fordham University - Law Georgetown University The George Washington University - Business, Law Georgia Institute of Technology - Management University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign - Business Indiana University - Kelley University of Maryland - Smith University of Michigan - Ross University of Minnesota - Carlson, Economics, Law New York University - Stern, Economics, Wagner University of North Carolina - Kenan Flagler Northwestern University - Kellogg, Economics University of Notre Dame - Law Fundação Getulio Vargas - EBAPE Brazil Fundação Getulio Vargas - EPGE Brazil Fundação Instituto de Administração - FIA Brazil INSPER São Paulo Brazil Universidade de São Paulo Brazil Universidad Adolfo Ibañez Chile Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile Chile Universidad Técnica Federico Santa Maria Chile Universidad de Los Andes Colombia University of Technology Sydney The University of Western The University of Auckland New Zealand University of Otago New Zealand Victoria University of Wellington New Zealand Africa and Middle East The American University in Cairo Egypt IDC Herzliya Israel The Ohio State University - Fisher University of Pennsylvania - Wharton, Economics Pennsylvania State University - Law Princeton University - Economics Purdue University - Krannert Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute - Lally University of Richmond - Robins, Law University of San Diego - Business San Diego State University - Business University of South Carolina - Moore University of Southern California - Marshall, Law Southern Methodist University - Cox, Meadows SUNY - Rockefeller Temple University - Law The University of Texas at Austin - McCombs, Law Vanderbilt University - Owen University of Virginia - Darden, McIntire, Economics Virginia Tech - Pamplin University of Washington - Foster Washington University in St. Louis - Olin, Economics University of Wisconsin Madison - Business, Economics Yale University - Economics INCAE Business School Costa Rica IPADE Business School Mexico Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México - ITAM Mexico Tecnológico de Monterrey - ITESM Mexico Universidad ESAN Peru Universidad de Lima Peru Universidad Católica del Uruguay Uruguay Instituto de Estudios Superiores de Administración - IESA Venezuela Tel Aviv University Kuwait University Al Akhawayn University University of Cape Town University of Witwatersrand Bilkent University Boğaziçi University Koç University Sabancı University American University in Dubai Israel Kuwait Morocco South Africa South Africa Turkey Turkey Turkey Turkey United Arab Emirates
Contact Details International Student Desk Università Bocconi Piazza Sraffa 11 20136 Milan Italy Tel. +39 025836.2236 Fax +39 025836.2204 Email: inexchange@unibocconi.it www.ir.unibocconi.eu/inexchange