Bocconi University
Program Details
| Program Location |
Milan, Italy
|
| Sponsor |
Purdue |
| Program Type |
Exchange |
| Course # |
SA 20201
|
| Duration |
Semester or
2 Semesters
|
| Upcoming Program Dates |
| To Be Announced |
| Current Program Dates |
| Spring 2024 |
01/25/24 to
06/01/24 |
| 2023-24 Academic Year |
08/25/23 to
06/03/24 |
| Past Dates |
|
Fall 2023 |
08/25/23 to
12/21/23 |
Please Note: Programs may be altered or adapted with little notice
Overview
Milan from the air.
Imagine studying management on a modern urban campus in heart of northern Italy’s bustling business and finance capital, Milan.
Students at Bocconi will have the opportunity to:
- Immerse themselves in the Italian language outside of school while taking classes taught in English
- Explore a city of contradictions - Milan is home to both the Italian stock exchange and Leonardo da Vinci’s The Last Supper.
- Make friends from all over the world – 13% of Bocconi’s student body is from outside Italy
Bocconi University is a rigorous research institution and one of the most reputable European schools of Business, Economics, and Finance. For well over a century, students have graduated with degrees in management, finance, law, and statistics. Investing heavily in internationalization, Bocconi University is building a truly global environment on campus.
Known as the fashion capital of the world, Milan is also the main industrial, commercial, and financial center of Italy and home to businesses including Giorgio Armani, Bugatti, and Pirelli. The metropolis has a population of 1.3 million people, and attracts over 8 million tourists a year who flock to Milan’s renowned art, fashion, culture, and international events.
For more program information, please visit the
program website.
Eligibility
Gothic architecture of the Milan Duomo
Open to students who have a minimum junior standing by the start of the program. Purdue students should be in good standing. Successful candidates will demonstrate academic success, maturity, and a desire to experience another culture.
GPA Requirement:
3.0 on a 4.0 scale
Language Requirement: none
Purdue Credit
Direct Credit
available from the following:
[
College of Liberal Arts] [
Daniels School of Business] [
Interdisciplinary and Special Programs]
Specifically from:
ENTR (Interdisciplinary & Special Programs)
Students interested in completing courses while abroad from Purdue colleges or departments that are not listed above should discuss this with their study abroad advisor before applying to the program.
Academic Program
- Language of Instruction: Italian and English
- Semester Course Load: 24 ECTS (12 Purdue credit hours) minimum
This academically rigorous institution is intellectually demanding and requires an independent approach to course work.
Click here to learn more about possible semester courses.
Students may complete an intensive Italian language course a month prior to the start of the semester for an additional fee.
Excursions
Bocconi’s International Student Desk arranges a full schedule of Welcome Activities to help familiarize students with the campus, the academic environment, and the city before classes begin.
Housing
The International Student Desk at Bocconi University assists exchange students with locating accommodations. Students have the option to live in residence halls or in apartments.
Estimated Program Costs
Students pursuing program participation accept financial responsibility. Purdue will take measures to mitigate financial risks, although will not be liable for loss. Students should carefully note what costs need to be paid to Purdue University or to a co-sponsor or agency, and what costs need to be paid at the overseas study location. This will vary by program.
The optional intensive Italian language course is not included in the budget listed below. The cost for this optional course is approximately €150.
Costs for this program are estimated and subject to change. The cost figures listed below are
for: Fall 2023
|
Costs per semester to be billed by Purdue
|
| You will pay Purdue Tuition |
Check Tuition |
| Program Fee |
$0.00
|
| Purdue International Insurance (per month) |
$32.00 |
|
Approximate additional costs per semester
|
| To be paid by the student.
|
| Round-trip Airfare |
$1,200.00 |
| Housing |
$3,000.00 |
| Local Transportation |
$150.00 |
| Visa |
$150.00 |
| Books and Supplies |
$300.00 |
| Meals |
$3,000.00 |
| Miscellaneous Personal Expenses |
$0.00 -
$3,000.00 |
| Travel Documents (passport, photos) |
$175.00 |
Financial Aid
Purdue University financial aid may be applied to the costs of studying abroad. Students interested in receiving financial aid should
NOTE: Recipients of certain tuition remission and scholarship programs should pay careful attention to the regulations for using those benefits for study abroad. Ask your financial aid advisor about any limitations.
Click here for a list of scholarships and grants available to assist with the costs of studying overseas.
Application Deadlines
For full consideration, students must submit all supporting documents (typically an essay, transcripts, 1-2 recommendations, and copy of passport) before or by the application deadline. Popular programs fill quickly, often before the deadline. To ensure a place in a program, apply early.
As soon as a student submits an online application, a My Study Abroad account is created. Applicants should consult this page often to check on the status of the application.
| Program Application Deadline
|
| Most Fall Semester Programs |
Mar 1 |
| Most Spring Semester Programs |
Sep 15 |
Returnees Information
Serie A team AC Milan plays here!
Click below to search for Purdue students who have participated in this program and are willing to be contacted. If you get no results, you can use the search form to find people who studied in the country you are interested in.
Resources
The websites listed below contain information about this program. The accuracy of information at external sites cannot be guaranteed.
For more information on this program, please contact the Study Abroad Office by phone (765) 494-2383
or email
studyabroad@purdue.edu.
