Università Commerciale Luigi Bocconi
Location:
Milan,
Italy
Language of instruction:
English, Italian
Tuition payable to:
UBC
Program website:
Università Commerciale Luigi Bocconi Exchange Website
Terms available:
Term 1, Term 2, Full year Term 1 + 2 (UBC Term 1 start)
Who can go?
- Open to COMM (UBCV), MGMT (UBCO) and ECON students
Academic planning
Term dates
- UBC Term 1 (Bocconi Semester 1): early September - late December
- UBC Term 2 (Bocconi Semester 2): mid-February - early June
*Arrangements can be made for students wishing to attend Term 1 only and return to UBC in time for January term
Areas of study available:
- Arts
- Commerce (UBCV)
- Management (UBCO)
Course availability and restrictions
- Incoming exchange students have option to choose courses from every degree course, department and year
- Undergraduate students only permitted to select courses at undergraduate level (codes 30xxx and some 50xxx)
- Graduate students may select courses both at undergraduate and graduate levels (courses 20xxx and 50xxx)
Course equivalency Formula
- ECTS credits divided by 2 = UBC credits
Course load Information
- Exchange students may take 2-5 courses per term
- Usual workload per semester is 4 courses
Transfer credit
The transfer credit process takes approximately 16 weeks following each submission deadline. You should allow sufficient time to meet important deadlines that may affect you (e.g. application for graduation, registration in courses that require prerequisites that you took on exchange, entry to a major/honours program, etc.)
Search for previously approved courses
Additional note for language of instruction
- Wide range of courses offered in English and Italian
- Students with at least a B2 level may take Italian-taught courses (To determine your level, self-assess using this European Language Portfolio Global Scale)
- Housing and course selection in higher demand and more limited in Term 1 - Students are encouraged to consider applying for Term 2 exchange
Programs taught in English:
- Bachelors programs: International Economics and Management; International Economics and Finance
- Masters programs: Science Management; International Management; Marketing Management; Accounting, Financial Management and Control; Finance; Economics and Management in Arts, Culture, Media and Entertainment; Economic and Social Sciences; Economics and Management of Innovation and Technology
Student experience
Housing
Information on accommodation
Accessibility
Some destinations may be more accessible than others for students with disability-related accommodations. If you identify with having a disability or pre-existing health condition which could impact your participation, or if you require academic accommodation, please contact a Go Global advisor before applying to explore options that are best for you.
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Finances and funding
While you’re learning abroad, you remain a UBC student and are eligible for UBC awards, scholarships, and financial assistance.
- 15 credits or equivalent full-time program tuition per term, paid to UBC
Financial Planning
- Cost of Living Calculator
- Budgeting for Exchange (UBCV)
- Money Matters (UBCO)
Awards & Scholarships
All students are automatically considered to receive either the Go Global Award ($1000) or Go Global Scholarship ($1500) for each term that they are abroad.
All awards and scholarships available through Go Global:
UBCV Students
UBCO Students
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