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Bocconi University
Areas of Study
Economics (separate from WU's School of Business exchange program with Bocconi)
| Term | Dates | Application Deadline |
| Academic Year | mid September – early July | February 1 |
| Fall | mid September – end of December | February 1 |
| Spring | mid January – early July | May 1 |
Eligibility
Minimum 3.0 GPA with a strong background in economics (Econ 401 and 402) required. Arts & Sciences also requires one year of college Italian or the equivalent. Capacity is typically limited to two students per year.
WU Credits
15-16 units for five Bocconi courses per semester (typically 1 WU unit for 2 ETCS units). One course could be a research project under mentorship of a Bocconi professor.
Location
Milan, Italy
Housing
The university is located in downtown Milan with no campus dedicated to student living, but Bocconi coordinates housing for exchange students in various student residences. Housing costs range from 500 - 800 euros per month.
Student Life
The orientation program and preliminary language course enable WU students to adapt quickly to living in Milan and attending the university. Each term there are many artistic, social, and cultural activities, including special rate tickets for concerts, theatre, opera, exhibitions, etc. Tours to Venice, Rome, Florence, Switzerland, France, Monaco, etc. are readily available.
On-Site Support
International Student Desk - Exchange Students
inexchange@unibocconi.it
Tel. 011-39-025836-2236
Application Process
The application process differs based on your department's approval of this program.
If this program is approved by your department you must submit a completed WU Semester/AY Study Abroad Application to the Overseas Programs office in McMillan 138. If this program is not approved by your department, then you must meet with Jennifer White Reding before proceeding with your application.
More about the application process can be found on the How to Apply webpage.
WU Program Price
The WU program price includes WU tuition plus WU student health insurance and any housing, food, airfare or other costs paid by WU on the student's behalf. Below are projected program pricing and estimated personal expenses for this program. Click on the term to download a detailed cost breakdown.
| Estimated Costs* |
*The fees, charges, and expenses shown are estimates based on current information only and are subject to change.
| Faculty Liaison Prof. John Nachbar Campus Box 1208 935-5612 Seigle Hall 386 nachbar@wustl.edu |
Overseas Programs Coordinator Dr. Amy Suelzer Campus Box 1088 (314) 935-8372 McMillan 138 acsuelze@wustl.edu |
