Università Commerciale Luigi Bocconi, Milan - Italy
Bocconi University was the first University in Italy to offer a specialization in Economics and Business Administration. It has been one of the leading universities in Europe and Italy since its instigation in 1902. Bocconi has continually provided an excellent academic background while stressing cultural awareness, an international perspective and providing the tools necessary to succeed in the fast paced world of business. The University Faculty is made up of more than 600 members and the student population totals over 12,800.
Location
Bocconi University is located in downtown Milan. Visitors come to this city for its fashion, cuisine, opera, the world’s fourth largest church, Renaissance castle, and da Vinci's Last Supper fresco. But this is very much a working city, the country's business and financial capital. Shopping is huge in Milan, the eating is legendary and night clubbing is the best. The large city sprawls for miles, but the main historic attractions can be found between two of the most important: the spectacular domo and the spiky Sforza castle.
Approximate Term Dates
Fall (Fall Semester)
| Italian Language Course: | Late August – Mid September |
| Orientation: | Early September |
| Classes: | Mid September - Mid December |
| Exams* | Late December - February |
Winter (Spring Semester)
| Italian Language Course: | Mid January – Mid February |
| Orientation: | Early February |
| Classes: | Mid February - Late May |
| Exams* | June - July |
*Fall examinations in Bocconi are usually held in January and early February. However, for the fall term all the exams can be scheduled before Christmas for those students who need to return to their home institutions by early January. Exams may be either oral or written.
Students who cannot stay until the 22nd of December cannot be admitted for the Fall Semester of the Exchange program.
Academic Information
Exchange students are expected to attend four courses per term from any of the courses offered at Bocconi. The preferred teaching methods are lectures and seminars. Class sizes range from 20-120 students depending on the course.
A non-credit intensive Italian course lasting four weeks will be offered to all students who participate in the Exchange Program. Students attending this course will be required to pay a Registration Fee of 100 Euros.
Credit Equivalency
5 Bocconi courses = 5 SSB courses
Language
Language of Instruction is Italian and English. Students who decide to take classes in Italian may be permitted to take their exams in English but it will be subject to the Professor's approval. Some courses may require written work during the semester (paper or mid-term).This also may be presented in Italian or English, subject to the Professor's approval.
Approximately 40% of the courses offered per term are taught in English.
Facilities
All exchange students have access to the university’s library, as well as their language center and computer centers. A Self-Service cafeteria offers discounted meals to students and The Coffee Bar at the basement of the main university building is one of the busiest places in Bocconi! There are also numerous snack bars located near the university. There is also a very small athletic center available at Bocconi. The center is located underneath the Pensionato and includes facilities for weightlifting and aerobics. Computer rooms are available for the students either in the main building of the University of in the Linguistic Centre.
Type/Availability of Accommodation
Although housing is limited, Bocconi has three private Student Residences and agreements with other residences in Milan. Bocconi University also offers two other residences. These are associated with the university but privately managed. Exchange students are eligible to apply for this housing. Rooms are assigned on a first-come-first-serve basis.
Health Insurance
Students may purchase health insurance before their departure or contact Bocconi’s International Relations Office for an Italian one. For non-EU citizens, coverage is necessary to obtain the Foreigner’s Permit of Stay.
Visa
For visa information, please contact:
Italian Consulate General in Toronto
Address: 136 Beverley Street
TORONTO, Ontario M5T 1Y5
Ph.: (416) 977-1566
Fax: (416) 977-1119
E-mail: CGToronto@toronto.italconsulate.org
On the web: http://www.toronto.italconsulate.org
Approximate Living Costs:
Housing From 300 – 600 EURO per month
Academic Expenses Approx. 150 Euro/semester
Local Transportation: Bus Pass 18 EURO/month
(Exchange Rate Link http://www.bank-banque-canada.ca/english/exchform.htm)
Further Research
The official Web site for Bocconi is:
http://www.ir.uni-bocconi.it
*For more information on Bocconi, please visit the Resource Library in Room W263.