BSc International Economics & Management
Study at Italy's most prestigious business school — in English, in Milan, Europe's business and fashion capital. A globally recruited degree in economics and management, with generous financial aid and a 12-month post-study permit.
- ✓ Study at Italy's #1 business school, globally recruited by top employers
- ✓ English-taught, international cohort, exchange options worldwide
- ✓ Generous need- & merit-based aid + a 12-month post-study permit
BIEM blends economics, management, quantitative methods and the international dimension of business, with electives and a term abroad. Milan puts you next to banks, consultancies and multinationals for internships and full-time recruiting.
Graduates enter banking, consulting, corporate finance and multinationals, or continue to a specialist master's (often at Bocconi or abroad). Financial aid makes a world-class business education far more accessible than the sticker price suggests.
Business bachelor options
| University | Country | Level | Duration | Tuition/year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bocconi ★ This | 🇮🇹 Italy | Bachelor's | 3 years | ≈€16,000 |
| IE University QS #259 | 🇪🇸 Spain | Bachelor's | 4 years | €27,500 |
| Corvinus QS #597 | 🇭🇺 Hungary | Bachelor's | 3 years | €4,500 |
| Kozminski EQUIS | 🇵🇱 Poland | Bachelor's | 3 years | ≈€3,800 |
What you'll need
| Academic | Strong high-school record (recognised for entry) | |
| Admissions test | SAT or Bocconi test (early/standard rounds) | |
| English | IELTS 6.5 or equivalent (English-taught) | |
| Pre-enrolment | Universitaly pre-enrolment via Italian consulate | |
Bocconi admits in competitive rounds — the early round improves your odds and aid. Your counsellor plans your test and application timing for the best outcome.
Core areas
Career outcomes
Global recruiting
Banks, consultancies & multinationals
12-month permit
Post-study residence in Italy
Milan hub
Europe's business & finance capital
Next step
Specialist master's (MSc Finance, etc.)
Application timeline
Tuition fees & costs
| Tuition (before aid) | Per annum (indicative) | ≈€16,000 |
| Total degree cost | 3 years (before aid) | ≈€48,000 |
| Health insurance | SSN or private | ≈€150/year |
| Student visa fee | Type D (national) | ≈€50 |
Bocconi's need-based aid can waive most or all tuition for eligible students — the real cost is often far below the sticker price. Your counsellor helps you apply.
Funding you may be eligible for
Alternative funding options
Collateral-free loans for international students at leading schools, assessed on future earning potential rather than a cosigner or local credit history.
Work up to 20 hours per week during term — Milan's finance, consulting and corporate scene offers strong internship and part-time roles.
Monthly budget in Milan
Milan is Italy's most expensive city and its business heart. Bocconi's aid can offset tuition significantly, and sharing accommodation keeps living costs manageable.
Visa financial proof: around €6,000–€7,000/year in living funds in addition to tuition — via bank statements or a sponsor.
Italian student visa requirements
| Visa type | Student Visa (Type D, national) | |
| Pre-enrolment | Universitaly + Italian consulate | |
| Application fee | ≈€50 | |
| Financial proof | ≈€6,000–€7,000/year living funds | |
| Health insurance | SSN registration or private cover | |
| On arrival | Permesso di soggiorno within 8 days | |
| Post-graduation | 12-month post-study residence permit | |
Hear from our students
"Bocconi is the name that opens doors in European finance, and studying in English in Milan was incredible. The need-based aid cut my tuition dramatically — my counsellor made sure I applied in the early round to maximise it."
"The recruiting is on another level — banks and consultancies come straight to campus. Milan is expensive, but my scholarship and part-time work made it work, and the 12-month permit gives me time to land a role."
Frequently asked questions
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