Language of instruction
Limited places available. Unlikely to be available as a second or third preference.
Università Bocconi is considered one of Europe’s leading educational institutions in Economics, Management, Finance and Law. Founded in 1902, Bocconi was the first Italian university to grant a degree in economics. The University is ranked 27th in the world for business and economics.
For many generations, Milan has been the birthplace of vibrant new ideas about fashion, art, industry and finance. Italy's financial capital is a blend of history and modernity, towering structures and picturesque parks, exclusive performances and free concerts and events. Students love taking advantage of the Milanese custom of aperitivo.
Semester dates
| UQ Semester | Host Semester | Dates |
| Semester 1 | Spring Semester | January–June |
| Semester 2 | Fall Semester | August–December |
View the Bocconi academic calendar.
Guides and additional information
Bocconi has online resources to help get more out of your exchange:
Exchange deadlines
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Student testimonials
- B Commerce / B EconomicsSemester 1, 2023
During my semester I heard from roughly 10 guest lecturers across 3 subjects.
- B Business ManagementSemester 2, 2022
- B Business Management/Int. Hotel and Tourism ManagementSemester 2, 2019
The most exciting and rewarding adventure to date!
Full-time study load
5 courses per semester at Bocconi is equivalent to 8 UQ units.
Host university requirements
GPA
You will need a minimum cumulative GPA of 4.5 to study at Bocconi.
Study Options
Not applicable to this university. However, you will usually be expected to take the majority of courses (60%) within a single faculty.
Note: Host university eligibility criteria are at the discretion of the host and may change without notice.
Find courses
Search the Bocconi course catalogue.
Search the Credit Precedent Database to find courses offered by your host university that have been previously approved for credit at UQ. The database should be used as a general guide only.
You must still check the host university course catalogue to see if courses from the Credit Precedent Database are still on offer and in the correct semester of your exchange.
Study areas taught in English
Academic restrictions
Additional academic information
Exchange deadlines
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Accommodation
Exchange students can apply for accommodation in Bocconi dorms through the ISD Housing Office when completing the online application for the exchange program.
Cost of living
In order to get an idea of the financial effort required to live in Milan for exchange students, Bocconi has compiled a list of the average costs of general items and expenses for students.
Financial support
A range of funding for student exchange including scholarships, grants and loans are available to UQ students.
Insurance
Students approved to participate in a Semester-based Exchange are automatically covered by UQ’s Travel Insurance for the country of their host university only.
For more information, read the Student Travel Insurance Policy Summary on UQ’s Travel Insurance web page (login required).
If you plan to travel outside of your host country, you should purchase additional insurance.
In order to get a Permit of Stay, you will be asked to prove that you are covered by adequate health insurance for the cost of medical cares for the entire duration of your stay in Italy.
Exchange deadlines
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Organise your visa
It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct visa for the country where you will be studying. As the Global Experiences team is not a visa-issuing authority we cannot provide visa advice.
Bocconi provide some visa and immigration advice for exchange students. Including information about the "permit to stay" issued by the local police department.
Contact the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation for visa and immigration information.
Travel risk levels
The University of Queensland cannot and does not allow students to travel to any country with a risk level of 3 (Reconsider your need to travel) or above, as assessed by the Australian Government.
If a country's risk level changes to 3 or above, experiences to that country are suspended until the risk level improves.
Find out the risk level and travel advice, and sign up to receive updates for your host country on the Smartraveller website.
Exchange deadlines
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)