Bocconi University Application 2026: Step-by-Step Guide

Updated 4 October 2026

Key facts and figures

• Sessions for a.y. 2027-28: Early session 2 to 29 September 2026 (3:00 pm Italian time), results mid-November 2026; Winter session 25 November 2026 to 26 January 2027, results mid-March 2027; the application fee is 100 EUR per application and is non-refundable once submitted (source: Università Bocconi, consulted 4 October 2026).
• Online Bocconi test: booking runs from 13 July 2026 to 19 January 2027 for international applicants and to 20 April 2027 for applicants with an Italian qualification, and a slot must be booked at least 48 hours in advance; last test date 24 September 2026 for the Early session and 21 January 2027 for the Winter session; SAT and ACT are accepted alternatives, LSAT for Law (source: Università Bocconi, consulted 4 October 2026).
• Selection formula: test score 55%, GPA of the third-last and second-last school years 45% (source: Università Bocconi, consulted 4 October 2026).
• Tuition: 17,000 EUR per year for first-year bachelor and law students in a.y. 2026-27, paid in three instalments, the first of which already covers the regional tax, stamp duties, administrative fees and the registration fee; the amount for a.y. 2027-28 is still marked as to be defined on 4 October 2026. Graduation fees for a.y. 2027-28 are published separately: 215 EUR for a Bachelor of Science and 365 EUR for an Integrated Master or Master of Science (source: Università Bocconi, consulted 4 October 2026).
• Financial aid: the Bocconi4Access to Education application window for students admitted in the Early session runs 12 to 30 November 2026, with results published by 25 February 2027; it opens only after enrolment is completed (source: Università Bocconi, consulted 16 September 2026).
• Your Dream School results: 18 students admitted to Bocconi since 2018 (source: our results overview, updated 6 September 2026).

Figures taken from our admissions database, 2019 to 2025 intakes. They are minimums: the 2017-2018 and 2025-2026 intakes are not yet consolidated.

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Why Your Dream School for Bocconi applications

Bocconi reads no essay and no CV: 55% of the decision is the test score, 45% the grades of the two school years before the final one. Preparation is therefore concrete: one-to-one work on the online Bocconi test, SAT or ACT, a check of the GPA conversion and the choice of session. Your Dream School, founded in 2018, has coached more than 1,000 students, in English or French, with 18 students admitted to Bocconi and 160+ five-star Google reviews. If none of the 5 first-choice universities agreed at the start admits the student, we accompany the re-application. Book a free assessment.

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Bocconi Admissions: What Actually Matters

Unlike most competitive universities, Bocconi’s admission process is straightforward and transparent. Your application is evaluated on exactly two criteria:

There are no interviews, no essays, no recommendation letters, and no extracurricular activities considered. This makes Bocconi’s process more merit-based and quantifiable than most top universities, and it means your preparation should focus entirely on test performance and understanding how your GPA will be calculated.

Application Sessions for a.y. 2027-28

Bocconi has published two admission sessions for a.y. 2027-28, Early and Winter, with no Spring session. Apply as early as you can, places fill rapidly (source: Università Bocconi, consulted 2 October 2026).

If the early session has closed, the winter session is the next route in: see our guide to the Bocconi winter session 2027-28.

Update, 2 October 2026: the Early session closed on 29 September 2026 at 3:00 pm Italian time, so the Winter session, open from 25 November 2026 to 26 January 2027 at 3:00 pm Italian time, is now the only remaining route for a.y. 2027-28. No Spring session appears in the published calendar, and the application fee is 100 EUR per application (source: Università Bocconi, consulted 2 October 2026).

Applying to a Bocconi MSc rather than a Bachelor? Our article on round 1 of the 2027 masters cycle at HEC and Bocconi sets out the four MSc rounds, their closing times and their results dates.

Plan on the two published sessions rather than on a later one. If you are not admitted in the Early session you may apply again in the Winter session, but you have to pay the application fee again and, ideally, improve your test score first.

Test Deadlines You Must Know

You must complete the Online Bocconi Test and receive your score before submitting your application. The test must be taken at least two days before the application deadline. Key dates:

Each attempt at the online Bocconi test costs 60 EUR and you may take up to four attempts per test type per year, so a first sitting well before the deadline is the cheapest insurance you can buy (source: Università Bocconi, consulted 4 October 2026).

Test slots near deadlines fill up very fast. Do not wait until the last week to book, preferred dates are often fully booked weeks in advance.

The Apply2B Application Portal: Step by Step

All applications are submitted through Bocconi’s Apply2B online portal. Here is what to expect:

1. Create your Apply2B account. Use your personal email. Note: creating an account does not start your application or incur any fees.
2. Start your application during an open session window. You can save and return to a draft before submitting.
3. Enter your personal information: name, nationality, date of birth, contact details.
4. Select up to 4 program preferences. Rank them in order of preference. Your preferences are used if you qualify but your first choice is full.
5. Enter your high school GPA. You will be asked for your grades from 3rd-last and 2nd-last year (e.g., for a student graduating in 2026: grades from academic years 2023-24 and 2024-25). Physical education, behavior, and religion are excluded from the calculation.
6. Link your test score. If you have multiple scores (e.g., Bocconi test + SAT), enter all of them. The portal will automatically use your highest score.
7. Pay the €100 application fee. This is non-refundable and is per application, not per session. You can apply to multiple sessions by paying the fee each time.
8. Submit. You cannot edit your application after submission.

Understanding Your GPA Conversion

Bocconi converts your high school grades to a standardized scale for comparison. Key points about the GPA calculation:

• Only grades from your 3rd-last and 2nd-last year of secondary school are used (not final year grades, which are often not yet available at application time)
• Physical education, behavior/conduct, and religious studies grades are excluded from the GPA calculation
• If your school uses a grading system different from the Italian scale, Bocconi applies a conversion formula
• You are responsible for accurately entering your grades. Bocconi will request official transcripts for admitted students.

Which Test Score to Submit

Bocconi accepts multiple test types for undergraduate admission:

If you have both a Bocconi test score and an SAT score, enter both in Apply2B. The system automatically selects your highest score for the admission calculation.

After You Apply: What Happens Next

After submitting your application, Bocconi will:

1. Confirm receipt of your application by email
2. Process applications and release results on the published results date
3. Notify admitted students by email with instructions for enrollment
4. Admitted students must confirm their enrollment by the stated deadline and pay an enrollment deposit
5. Request official transcript documents from admitted students (typically after acceptance)

If you are not admitted in one session, you may apply again in the next open session by paying a new €100 application fee and, importantly, by retaking the test to improve your score if possible.

Application Checklist

• ☐ Online Bocconi Test score received (at least 2 days before application deadline)
• ☐ High school grades from 3rd-last and 2nd-last year ready to enter
• ☐ Up to 4 program preferences selected and ranked
• ☐ Apply2B account created
• ☐ €100 application fee prepared
• ☐ Application submitted before the session deadline

Author: Adam Girsault, Founder of Your Dream School. With over 10 years of experience in international university admissions consulting, Adam has guided hundreds of students through the Bocconi application process.

How the Bocconi My Application portal works

Every Bocconi application goes through the university’s My Application portal. You create an account, complete the online application form, upload your documents (transcripts, test scores, CV), pay the application fee, and then track your admission decision directly in the portal for each selection round. Keep your login details, the same portal is used for enrollment steps after you are admitted.

Frequently asked questions

What are the Bocconi application deadlines for 2027-28?

Bocconi publishes two sessions for a.y. 2027-28: the Early session from 2 to 29 September 2026 (3:00 pm Italian time) with results in mid-November 2026, and the Winter session from 25 November 2026 to 26 January 2027 with results in mid-March 2027 (source: Università Bocconi, consulted 4 October 2026). Most places are allocated in these two sessions.

What documents do I need for my Bocconi application?

A valid online Bocconi test score (or SAT, ACT, or LSAT for Law), the grades of your third-last and second-last school years entered in the portal, a valid ID and the application fee. No recommendation letter, motivation letter or CV is required. Admitted students later upload official transcripts (source: Università Bocconi, consulted 4 October 2026).

How is the Bocconi admission decision made?

Two criteria only: the selection test counts for 55% and the GPA of the third-last and second-last school years for 45%. Physical education, conduct and religion grades are excluded. If you upload both a Bocconi test and an SAT score, the system keeps the highest (source: Università Bocconi, consulted 4 October 2026). There is no interview.

When can I take the online Bocconi test for 2027-28?

Test booking runs from 13 July 2026 to 19 January 2027. The last test date is 24 September 2026 for the Early session and 21 January 2027 for the Winter session, so the score arrives before the 29 September and 26 January application deadlines (source: Università Bocconi, consulted 4 October 2026). Several attempts are allowed; the best score is used.

How much does Bocconi cost per year?

For a.y. 2026-27, tuition and fees for first-year bachelor and law students are 17,000 EUR per year, paid in three instalments. The amount for a.y. 2027-28 was still marked as to be defined on 4 October 2026, and graduation fees for that year are published separately at 215 EUR for a Bachelor of Science and 365 EUR for an Integrated Master or Master of Science. Partial waivers of 20%, 40%, 60% and 80% exist based on family income (source: Università Bocconi, consulted 4 October 2026).