QS World Ranking
#7
Acceptance Rate
25%
Annual Tuition (USD)
$14,000
On-Campus Housing
Available
Application Deadline
January 10
via Direct
Student Body
Total Enrollment
14,000
students
International Students
42%
US Students
8%
of total enrollment
Figures are approximate based on institutional reports and QS data.
Why This School
Europe's top business and economics university in fashion-forward Milan with world-class industry connections.
QS Subject Rankings 2025
Rankings by academic subject — source: QS World University Rankings by Subject
Notes for US Students
Europe's top business school. English bachelor's and master's programs. Milan is EU's fashion/finance hub.
Admission Criteria
Key requirements for US students applying to Bocconi University
Acceptance Rate
25%
Selective
Application System
Direct
Deadline
January 10
Instruction Language
English/Italian
School Type
Private
Annual Tuition
$14,000
Requirements Checklist for US Applicants
- Apply directly via Bocconi portal by January 15
- SAT 1400+ or ACT 31+ or IB 38+ strongly recommended
- IELTS 7.0+ or TOEFL 100+ (programs taught in English)
- High school transcripts with strong academic record
- Personal essay required
- Bocconi Merit Award scholarship application included in admission process
Class Size
Academic Calendar
Requirements may vary by program. Always verify with the university's official admissions page.
Admission Details
- Language of Instruction
- English/Italian
- Estimated Annual Tuition
- ~$14,000 / year
- Application Deadline
- January 10
- Application System
- Direct
- School Type
- Private
- Acceptance Rate
- 25%
Programs Offered
Scholarships to Explore
- ✓Bocconi Merit Award
- ✓Bocconi Financial Aid
Cost of Living — Milan, Italy
Moderate CostEstimated monthly total
$1,440
vs. avg US college student
24% cheaper
US avg ~$1,900/mo
Milan is Italy's most expensive city but affordable vs. London or Paris. ATM transit pass for students is subsidized.
Estimates based on 2025–26 student budgets. Actual costs vary by lifestyle and housing choice.
About Studying at Bocconi University as a US Student
Bocconi University is located in Milan, Italy and is ranked #7in the QS World University Rankings. The school offers programs in Business, Economics, Law, Political Science, Data Science. Instruction is offered in English/Italian. The estimated annual tuition for international students is ~$14,000 / year, with an acceptance rate of approximately 25%. Applications are submitted through Direct with a deadline of January 10. Scholarships available include the Bocconi Merit Award.