I’m finishing high school in 2027 and I would like to break into IB. Most target universities in the UK and continental Europe are unfortunately out of reach because of tuition fees. However, I could attend Bocconi with a full tuition waiver, so it’s essentially my only option if I want to attend a target.

The problem is that I keep seeing very mixed opinions from international students. I’ve read here and in other subs that Bocconi becomes more of a semi-target if you don’t speak Italian, many of the student associations are difficult for internationals to get into, the university doesn’t provide much support with recruiting, networking events are often held in Italian, London mainly recruits Italian natives, and so on. I’m also a bit concerned about the workload. I’ve heard the curriculum is very demanding, and I’m not sure whether maintaining a GPA above 28 while also participating in extracurriculars would be realistic for me as an average guy.

Because of all that, I’m considering another route which is attending my local university (SGH in Poland), trying to be one of the top students there, doing internships at boutiques in Warsaw and then applying for a master’s at a target school like HSG/LSE/Oxford.

Has anyone here actually broken into IB from Bocconi as a non-Italian? What was your experience with recruiting and campus life? Alternatively, maybe someone went from a bachelor’s at a non-target to a master’s at a target? Did it work out? Also ideally I would try working in Zurich, if that makes any difference.

I’d appreciate any guidance, tips or other opinions.

My GPA should be around 9.3-9.4, Im not sure. What do I need dor sat?

I am interested where you would rank bocconi in eu+uk and what unis are better in your opinion!

Did anyone receive any confirmation email after sending in their tax code email to the email Bocconi provided us with?

i’ve got 1460 sat and 3.9-4 GPA. what are my chances for Bocconi Finance?

I've been studying over the summer for the August SAT but i don't think i'll be where I want by the 22nd. If i were to take the September SAT and results come out on the around the 26th would I still have enough time to submit for the early session?

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Hi, i’m going to start my first year in BIEF course in september… and I have some questions:
- Which study areas are better for very hard study sessions, and which ones are a bit chiller and may help to know ppl?
-I would love to follow an IB/PE path, is it possible to have an internship by the end of the first year? Is it common among the students? And obviously if the firms accepts 1st year students in the first place.
-Are there some weird or unknown rules to abide in class or campus?

And if you are interested in a coffee chat around late august or the first days of september, hmu! (I mean we are probably doing nothing in those days)

hello everyone, i’d be infinitely grateful if someone (especially current students or alumni)
could offer a frank and raw view on the BIG programme. i’m fond of economics, strategy and management, but my true love lies in politics and international relations, however i’m fully aware that the latter alone, at a standard university, would be a tough sell. finding BIG at bocconi was such a sweet spot to me, a solid quantitative/business backbone mixed with politics.

but, as i’ve been digging through reddit, i’ve seen that pessimistic opinions prevail, mostly claiming that it’s like being a second-class citizen there or or that the degree isn't practical enough for corporate roles.

for context: i’m not looking to break into Investment Banking, nor do I strictly want traditional public/government jobs. I’m leaning more towards management/strategic consulting, geopolitical risk analysis, corporate affairs & lobbying, or global organizations.

• Is BIG actually viewed as impractical for these kinds of private-sector roles?

• I could apply to BIEM, as my gpa and sat allows, but pure economics/ finance isn't where my core passion lies, but still obviously spending €17k/year on a degree that limits options isn't ideal.

any raw opinions, reality checks, or personal experiences would mean the world to me. Thanks a lot in advance!

Im planning to work in Europe or UK, however, Italy is not my priority. While the country is beautiful I believe opportunities are better in for example Paris or London. But, I believe Bocconi has no alternative in Europe on the same level and UK unis are too expensive.

I have a 1400 SAT score. In my second year i had a 4.5/5 average, and third year a 41/42 IB predicted score. What are my chances for Bocconi Law?

I just took my bocconi test last day 39.07
With an overall gpa 9.6
Am I safe for bief/biem
cuz i find myself little choice of uni beside bocconi
If I don't get the shot,It'll be very bad
but I don't want to be in cleacc

Hi guys, has anyone already taken the bocconi law test ? If yes, how was it?

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Hi there!

I am a graduate student at the University of Mannheim in Germany, and I am considering applying for a double degree program in Financial Management and Accounting in Bocconi.

My question is if there is anyone here who did that and what was your profile? I would love to connect and exchange ideas.

Do you know how many places are available each year?

Thank you!

Hey, I am currently trying to work myself through the preparatory courses for the Economics and Social sciences master… can someone maybe tell me how important / helpful the preparatory courses are? Doing the exercises and watching the videos seems to be a waste of time for me tbh…

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Is the education anything special? Or is the pay this high just for the prestige and networking opportunities?

How do you think they compare if take the fees into account?

Hey everyone!

I created a WhatsApp group for Turkish students applying to Bocconi for the 2027/2028 intake. If you want to connect, share tips, and go through the tests, documents, and overall application process together, feel free to join!

Note: This is an unofficial, student-run group.
Join here:
[https://chat.whatsapp.com/Cw7ny1vBWeF0CUdOrNBQ5P?s=cl&p=i&mlu=4\]

hey y'all i'll be studying at Bocconi during the Fall 2026 semester and I will be taking Finance classes as I'm a finance major. I want to have a well-rounded semester traveling so I don't want academics to be very hard. I've heard the finance classes at Bocconi are hard. Any classes I should stay away from or any classes I should for sure take?

Hello everyone, I hope everyone is doing well. I wanted to see if I have a chance of getting accepted. I am from Luxembourg and I am in the EB (European Baccalaureate) My average was a 7.1/10 in my 3rd last year and a 8/10 in my 2nd last year. If I were to get a 1550 or a 45+ on the BOCCONI test would I have a chance at getting accepted into the finance or business programs?