Bocconi University

History, Affiliations and Rankings

Established after a generous endowment by a wealthy merchant, Ferdinando Bocconi, Bocconi University was brought into existence in 1902 in Milan. When it was founded, Bocconi University was the first in Italy to offer a degree in Economics, while today, the University has grown to become one of the major nodes in the European and global network of Business and Economics universities. A private research university with an international standing, Bocconi offers courses that address the research and academic needs of the European and global economy. The University was originally affiliated with the Politecnico di Milano Engineering School and incorporated a teaching model that was based on what was in use at the École Supérieure of Antwerp. Presently, Bocconi holds the Triple Crown Accreditation - AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA - and is affiliated with CEMS, CFA, Italian Association for Management Development (ASFOR) and European Association for Public Administration Accreditation (EAPAA). Bocconi University ranks at #577 in Best Global Universities, #244 In Best Global Universities in Europe and #31 In Best Global Universities in Italy according to USN. 

Infrastructure, Campuses and Courses

The Bocconi university campus is integrated with the cultural vision of the University, its international focus and avant garde thinking, and is located minutes away from downtown Milan. Composed of magnificently architectured campus buildings, Bocconi University is well integrated into the urban fabric of the city of Milan in Italy. Bocconi offers Bachelor’s of Science and Master’s of Science degrees in addition to a degree in Law. Primarily, programs in Economics, Political Science, International Management, Policy Analysis and Social Sciences are offered out of which several are taught in English. The University has a specialized Business School, SDA Bocconi School of Management which offers Specialized Master’s and PhD programs, including MBA and Executive MBA. 

Accomplishments and Alumni

The SDA Bocconi School of Management is the biggest Business School in Italy, and one of the highest-ranking in the world. The University itself is a global leader in offering education in Business and Management. Research conducted at Bocconi University develops society’s knowledge and has made distinct impacts in the fields of Public Policy, Law, Finance, Economics and others. Bocconi University has a global alumni network of 1,00,000+ which includes notable names like, Mario Monti, former Italian Prime Minister, Monica Morlacco, Yale University Professor, Luigi Pistaferri, Associate Professor, Stanford University, and Victor Mylonas, International Monetary Fund, Washington. 

Student Diversity and Visiting Companies

Bocconi University is an international University which is multicultural, dynamic, and inclusive. Diversity exists on the campus in terms of academic, geographic and cultural backgrounds. There are more than 3,200 international students on campus representing over 90 countries. In addition to this, there are more than 1,600 incoming students on exchange annually from a network of Partner Schools that fosters cross-cultural interactions. The top recruiting companies include KPMG, Ernst & Young, Future Group, Boston Consulting Group, J, P Morgan, L’Oreal, Google and many more.