UNIVERSITÀ BOCCONI
Bocconi University Merit and International Awards
tuition only · bachelors, masters
- ~€12,000–€14,000 (est.)Full tuition waiver value
- RenewableFor full degree (with GPA)
- Merit-basedAssessed at admission
- Bachelor’s & master’sLevels covered
- International studentsEligibility focus
- Bocconi, MilanHost university
At a glance
tuition only
Funding
€14k
Max amount
Feb 15, 2027
Deadline
All countries (international students)
Country
Università Bocconi
Provider
Università Bocconi in Milan offers merit and international awards that primarily waive tuition for talented students from around the world applying to its bachelor’s and master’s programmes. The main international merit award covers full tuition — worth roughly ~€12,000–€14,000 (est.) per year — and is renewable for the standard duration of the degree provided the student maintains the required academic results (typically meeting a set number of credits and a minimum GPA each year). Bocconi assesses candidates for these awards through the regular admission application, so there is usually no separate scholarship form for the merit awards, though some need-based Italian government (DSU) awards require extra documentation. The awards are open to international fee-paying students and decided in the admission rounds, which means applying early improves your chances. As tuition levels, award values and renewal conditions are updated each year, confirm the current details on the official financial-aid page before applying.
What's covered
- Tuition waiver — Full tuition coverage worth ~€12,000–€14,000 (est.) per year for the merit award.
- Renewal — Renewable for the standard length of the degree if academic conditions are met.
- Need-based options — Additional DSU (Italian government) awards can add a stipend and services for those who qualify.
- Assessed at admission — Merit awards are decided from the admission application — usually no separate form.
- Living costs — Tuition-focused; budget separately for living costs in Milan (~€900+/month (est.)).
How to apply
Merit awards are assessed through the admission application; need-based awards require an extra step.
- Apply for admission — Submit your Bocconi bachelor’s or master’s application in an admission round.
- Be assessed for merit awards — Eligible applicants are automatically considered for merit-based tuition waivers.
- Apply for need-based aid (optional) — If seeking DSU need-based support, submit the additional financial documentation by its deadline.
- Receive the award decision — Award outcomes are communicated with or after the admission result.
Eligibility
Applicant typeInternational degree-seeking students applying to a Bocconi bachelor’s or master’s programme.
MeritA strong academic and admission profile; merit awards are competitive.
Financial needSome awards (DSU) also weigh family financial circumstances and require documentation.
EnrolmentMust enrol and maintain the required credits and GPA each year to renew.
Application timingApplying in earlier admission rounds improves award prospects.
Need-based DSU awards have separate documentation and deadlines from the merit awards. Check both if you wish to be considered for each.
Eligible countries
All countries (international students)
Deadlines
Autumn entry~February 2026 (est., varies by round)
Selection
Merit awards are decided on the strength of the admission profile; need-based awards additionally consider documented financial circumstances. Earlier application rounds are generally more favourable.
Verified sources
- Bocconi University — Financial Aidunibocconi.itofficial
About the provider
Università Bocconi, founded in Milan in 1902, is one of Europe’s top universities for economics, management and finance, and offers merit and need-based awards to international students.
Frequently asked questions
Answers below are best-effort estimates from the most recent application cycle. Values marked ~ or (est.) may shift year-to-year — confirm specifics on the official scholarship page.
What do Bocconi merit awards cover?
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Primarily a full tuition waiver worth ~€12,000–€14,000 (est.) per year, renewable with the required academic results.
Do I need a separate application for merit awards?
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Usually no — merit awards are assessed from the admission application. Need-based DSU awards need extra documents.
Who is eligible?
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International students applying to a Bocconi bachelor’s or master’s programme.
Are living costs covered?
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The merit award is tuition-focused; budget separately for living costs in Milan, unless you also qualify for DSU support.
Is the award renewable?
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Yes, for the standard length of the degree provided you meet the credit and GPA conditions each year.
Does applying early help?
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Yes — awards are decided in admission rounds, so earlier applications generally have better prospects.
Which levels are covered?
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Both bachelor’s and master’s programmes.
When is the deadline?
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It follows the admission rounds; an early round closes around ~February 2026 (est.).
Can I get both merit and need-based aid?
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You may be considered for both, but need-based DSU awards require separate documentation.
Where is Bocconi located?
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In Milan, Italy.
What happens if my GPA drops?
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Renewal depends on meeting the academic conditions; falling short can affect the award.
Where can I confirm current values and deadlines?
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On the official Bocconi financial-aid page linked in the sources.