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Università Commerciale Luigi Bocconi (Northwestern Exchange Program)

» General Information

Location:

Milan, Italy

Description:

One of the most prestigious European schools of Business, Economics and Finance, Bocconi offers a wide variety of English- and Italian-taught Business courses.  Additionally, several faculty at Northwestern’s Economics department received their degrees from Bocconi.

Bocconi receives approximately 1,000 exchange students every year, including 350 from the top universities in the US. 

Terms:

Fall Semester (Fall Quarter), Spring Semester (Winter/Spring Quarters), Full Year

Sponsor:

Northwestern University Office of International Program Development (IPD)

Website:

Bocconi University Exchange Program

Program Contact:

Greg Buchanan, Program Coordinator, International Program Development Office Phone: 847-467-6953

Language Requirements

There is no language requirement for participation in this exchange. Bocconi offers over 150 courses in English, including an undergraduate program in International Economics, Management and Finance.  Northwestern students would be able to take courses in either English or Italian, depending on their language fluency.

For Beginners, language tutorials will be offered at Northwestern before departure. At Bocconi, Northwestern students will be able to take an intensive Italian course before the beginning of the semester, consisting of 60-70 hours. In addition, language courses are offered at various levels during the semester.

Academic Specialties

Northwestern’s exchange program agreement with Bocconi University specifically promotes economics and business curricula, but also Legal Studies and International Relations.

Course Type

Direct university enrollment.

Housing

Bocconi will arrange housing (dorms) on campus for Northwestern student.

Program Costs

Estimated Costs:  Fall 2011 

• Tuition:  $13,864
• Room & Board:  $6,000
• Transportation:  $2,000
• Books & Supplies:  $300
• Personal Expenses:  $2,250
• HTH:  $134
• Orientation: $425
• Other/Visa:  $100
• Total Estimated Costs:  $25,073

Exchange Program Cost Information

• Students abroad for one quarter (fall) will pay Northwestern tuition for one quarter.
• Students abroad for two quarters (fall/winter; winter/spring) will pay Northwestern tuition equivalent to a semester (1.5 quarters).
• Students attending Northwestern exchange programs are not assessed the Study Abroad Administrative Fee.

Additional Resources

• Billing Arrangements:  Find out what you will be billed for by Northwestern and by your study abroad program.
• Study Abroad Budgeting Worksheet:  Estimate total expenses associated with study abroad.

For more information on billing and financial aid, visit the Financial Considerations section of the website.

Application Requirements

Northwestern students must do as follows:

1. First, call The Office of International Program Development (IPD) at 847-467-7834 to set up a personal interview - this is required as the first step towards application for this program
2. Complete the Northwestern University Application for Permission to Study Abroad.
3. Complete the IPD application for study abroad.

Contact Returnees

Northwestern students may enter this section of the site for a list of students who participated in this program.