What the funding covers
- A waiver of 100%, 80% or 60% of Bocconi's ordinary academic tuition and fees.
- Renewal each year for the regular length of the course, if you meet the merit requirements.
- There is no cash payment or living allowance in these waivers.
What you will still pay
| Cost | Who pays |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees | The waiver covers 100%, 80% or 60%; you pay any remainder |
| First-instalment advance | You, reimbursed by the end of December if you meet the requirements |
| Living costs in Milan | You; these waivers do not cover them |
Who can apply
- International candidates entering the first year of a Bachelor's or Law programme in 2027-28.
- Bocconi's Fees, Funding and Housing Office assesses your family's income and assets, and no single factor decides the result.
- Applications are considered from the largest benefit down until the money runs out. Students who miss out may be considered for other benefits.
Which nationalities can apply
Every nationality except citizens of Italy.
Documents you will need
- Your Bocconi application and completed enrolment.
- The Bocconi4Access to Education 2027-28 application, with the documents on Bocconi's funding documentation list for your family's finances.
How to apply
- Apply to Bocconi and complete your enrolment. You can only submit the funding application afterwards, and the portal opens about two hours after enrolment.
- Submit the single Bocconi4Access to Education 2027-28 application in your session: Early Session, 12 to 30 November 2026, or Winter Session, 15 March to 5 April 2027.
- Results come by 25 February 2027 for the Early Session and by 27 May 2027 for the Winter Session.
Before you apply: things to know
- You must enrol first, and each year you pay a first-instalment advance, which Bocconi reimburses if you qualify.
- Bocconi marks these 2027-28 pages as being updated, so check them again before you apply.
- Waivers can be lost or revoked under conditions Bocconi lists, and renewal depends on merit.
Common questions
Does Bocconi offer a full tuition waiver to international students?
Yes. Through Bocconi4Access to Education, international first-year students on Bachelor's and Law programmes can get a 100% waiver of tuition and fees, or a partial waiver of 80% or 60%, depending on their family's finances.
When do I apply for Bocconi4Access?
After you enrol: 12 to 30 November 2026 in the Early Session, or 15 March to 5 April 2027 in the Winter Session.
A working timeline
Counting back from the next deadline (Nov 30, 2026). Steps marked NOW are already due if you start today.
Sep 7, 2026 · NOWResearch the route in depth: confirm eligibility, costs and every required document
Sep 21, 2026 · NOWAsk your referees (for a PhD, email potential supervisors with a short, specific pitch)
Oct 5, 2026 · NOWWrite the first full draft of your motivation letter or statement of purpose
Oct 19, 2026 · NOWOrder transcripts and certified translations · book any language test
Nov 2, 2026 · NOWSecond draft: get feedback from someone who reads critically
Nov 16, 2026Finalise every document and complete the online form
Nov 23, 2026Submit, but never on the last day
Nov 30, 2026Deadline