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WELCOME TO BOCCONI Part I: Before leaving home
INTRODUCTION ______3 Bocconi University Internationalisation in figures Bocconi International perspective Academic Information International Student Desk Milan: a brief overview
CONTACTS, LOCATIONS AND OFFICE HOURS ______6 International Student Desk International Alliances Bocconi & China Bocconi & India
BEFORE LEAVING HOME ______9 Application procedures Foreign and Visiting Students Exchange, CEMS, and Themis Students Double Degree Dual Degree in Int. Business (CEU) Visa and permit of stay Health insurance Approximate living cost How to get to Bocconi ISD ACTIVITIES ______12 Bocconi Housing Italian Language Course Orientation University Tour Buddy System Academic Advising Cultural Events What's On
BOCCONI SERVICES ______14 Computer Services yoU@B: The student’s personal web planner Library Language Centre Working in Italy and abroad CESDIA Scholarships and Loans
THE SEMESTER: A BRIEF OUTLINE ______16
TERM DATES & PUBLIC HOLIDAYS ______17 Exchange, CEMS, and Themis Students Double Degree Public Holidays
HOUSING ______18 Accommodation for Exchange students, CEMS, Themis, Double Degree (DDIB - CEU) Hotels - Temporary accommodation Apartment Hunting INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
Bocconi University Bocconi new Founded in 1902, Università Bocconi is Building unquestionably Italy’s most respected economics and business university. Bocconi is a private university committed to playing a strong academic and cultural role in a fully international context within the fields of economics, management, statistics and law. Ever since its foundation Bocconi has continuously provided an excellent academic background while laying stress on cultural awareness and an international perspective, as well as providing the tools necessary to succeed in o About 1.200 students spend a semester the ever-changing business world. abroad through the Exchange, CEMS, Double Degree, Themis and Free- Our modern urban campus lies in the heart Mover Semester programs. of the country’s bustling business and o About 550 Bocconi students take part in finance world, and our course offering - short programs (Campus Abroad running from undergraduate to PhD - International Case Competitions and provides a quality response to a wide Simulations, Free-Mover Summer range of educational needs. The University Program). has approximately 14,000 students, a o More than 550 opportunities for short permanent faculty of 1,300 members and internship programs abroad in approximately 550 administrative staff. international institutions, NGOs, Italian Diplomatic Delegation, Italian Chamber Bocconi offers a broad range of of Commerce and Companies (extra undergraduate and graduate programs EU). taught in Italian and in English by a o About 950 foreign exchange students distinguished Italian and international coming from Bocconi’s international Faculty. Classes at Bocconi offer up-to- network spend a period of study in date, quality content and interactive Bocconi through the Exchange methods supported by excellent IT and Program, CEMS, Double Degree, library facilities. Lessons with highly Themis and Study tour programs. qualified faculty and distinguished visiting professors are enriched with seminars and More than 2.300 international workshops involving members of the opportunities are offered each year in Italian and international business about 100 countries throughout the world. community, who inject a strong dose of practical economic reality into the course www.ir.unibocconi.it curriculum. In pursuing its ends, Bocconi has always Bocconi International actively upheld the ideas and principles of perspective its founding statute: the spirit of Bocconi’s founder was a great believer in innovation, practical interaction with the commerce as a driver of international real world, intellectual freedom and exchange of ideas and culture, as well as rigorous national and international goods. In keeping with that philosophy, research. internationalization has always played an important role in Bocconi. Bocconi was the first school in Italy to offer English- Internationalisation in figures language undergraduate/graduate o Over 170 partner universities in nearly 50 programs. Over the years Bocconi has set Countries up its own extensive network to promote 3 Exchanges through bilateral agreements. o School of Law, which includes the Furthermore, Bocconi is a founding Combined Bachelor and Master of member of the Community of European Science in Law (five years) and the Management Schools and International other programs offered in the field of Companies (CEMS), with whom it offers law; an exclusive specialized Master in International Management www.law.unibocconi.eu (www.cems.org). Bocconi also belongs to the PIM Network (Partnership in o PhD School, which includes various International Management), an research doctorate programs; international consortium of business schools that was founded in 1973 www.phd.unibocconi.eu (www.pimnetwork.org). Recently Bocconi has developed Double Degree Programs o SDA Bocconi School of Management, in cooperation with prestigious which continues its more than thirty- Universities in Europe. Students will year experience of promoting and develop diversity of thought, international organizing educational activities and management competencies and a truly postexperience training. global mindset. These programs aim at preparing the future business leaders of www.sdabocconi.it/en/ Europe to handle global development and integration. Bocconi offers more than 50 courses in English (ca. 50) every semester. Academic Information The complete list can be found at: Since 2006, the University has been divided into Schools that govern the www.ir.unibocconi.it/coe different study programs: A list of all the courses offered: o Undergraduate School, which includes three-year Bachelor programs of which www.ir.unibocconi.it/offer 1 is completely taught in English: “Bachelor of International Economics and Management”; International Student Desk The International Student Desk (ISD) is a www.undergrad.unibocconi.eu service offered by the International Relations Office to all incoming exchange o Graduate School, which includes students and international students who Master of Science programs, first and are regularly enrolled in Bocconi Degree second level Specialized Master Programs. The ISD is devoted to programs and Specialization programs International Students and helps them of which 6 are completely taught in adapt to the new Italian environment and English: “MSc. in International guides them through their stay at Bocconi Management”, with a series of tailored services and “MSc. in Finance”, activities. “MSc in Economics and Socia Sciences”, www.ir.unibocconi.it/isd “MSc. in Marketing Management”, “MSc. in Economics and Management of Arts, Culture and Communication", “MSc. in Economics and Management of International Markets and New Technologies”;
www.grad.unibocconi.eu
4 INTRODUCTION
Milan: a brief overview Milan is a lively and cosmopolitan city in Bocconi is located in the northern city of continuous evolution, with a wide choice of Milan, a metropolitan area of 3 million entertainment being available. Because of people. Milan is a city that brings to mind its unique location you can also reach in images of Fashion, Finance, Industry, just a few hours the Mediterranean, the Culture, Glamour, Higher Education, Alps and Italy’s nicest lakes (Lago di Como, Internationalism and Nightlife. Milan is Italy's Lago Maggiore and Lago di Garda). hub to Europe, the financial capital of the For more information about Milan have a country and according to the experts the look at “Fashion Capital of the World”. Besides all this, Milan also boasts some artistic www.milanozine.eu masterpieces renowned all over the world, such as: “Duomo”, world's fourth-largest A social network to exchange tips and church; “Cenacolo Vinciniano”, Leonardo da discuss experiences with other students Vinci's iconic Last Supper; “Teatro alla who are living or planning to come to Scala”, Milan's famous and fabulous opera Milan. It gives essential information on house and “Castello Sforzesco”, which urban life and entertainment, and practical houses a collection of modern museums advice on how to find a job in the city. that are well stocked with impressive antiquities. www.milanoinfotourist.com
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Porta Genova Viale Bligny 15 Viale Sabotino 9 29 30 Corso Lodi Ripa Porta Ticinese Piazza Via Salasco Piazzale Sraffa
Bocconi Lodi Via Sarfatti Parco M3 Ravizza Viale Isonzo Viale Toscana Via Ripamonti 24 F.S. Porta Romana 15 Piazza Bibbiena
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International Student Desk Phone numbers: The International Student Desk (ISD) is o +39 02.5836.2236 intended to be the point of contact at o +39 02.5836.6412 Bocconi for all international students throughout their experience and especially Fax Number: during the very first period of o +39 02.5836.2204 “acclimatization”. International students, are encouraged to come to the ISD upon E-mail: arrival and to get an update on all [email protected] activities. (exchange students only) [email protected] INTERNATIONAL STUDENT DESK (ISD) (all other international students) Università Bocconi Servizio Relazioni Internazionali Website: Via Sarfatti, 25 - 20136 Milano (Italia) www.ir.unibocconi.it/isd www.ir.unibocconi.it/guide
Office Hours Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 9.00 - 13.00 Wednesday 10.00 - 13.00 / 14.00 - 16.00
International Alliances DOUBLE DEGREE The International Alliances Office is in charge of o +39 02.5836.2234 the following programs: CEMS MIM, Double and Joint Degrees, Dual Degree in International THEMIS & DDIB Business CEU-Bocconi and Themis. o +39 02.5836.2490 You are invited to report to this office for Fax Number: questions related to these specific o +39 02.5836.2240 programs (study plans, relation with the home school etc.). E-mail: [email protected] INTERNATIONAL ALLIANCES OFFICE [email protected] Università Bocconi [email protected] Servizio Relazioni Internazionali Via Sarfatti, 25 - 20136 Milano (Italia) Website:
Phone numbers: www.unibocconi.it/cems CEMS o +39 02.5836.2203 www.ir.unibocconi.it/doubledegree
www.ir.unibocconi.it/themis
Office Hours Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 9.00 - 13.00 Wednesday 10.00 - 13.00 / 14.00 - 16.00 6 CONTACTS, LOCATIONS AND OFFICE HOURS
Bocconi & China INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS Bocconi is renowned for its continuous Via Sarfatti, 25 - 20136 Milan commitment to increase its international ITALY network of academic partnerships with universities across the world. As a strategic Mr. Paolo Cancelli objective and in response to the growing Area Coordinator, Asia global importance of China, Bocconi E-mail: established a dedicated team in 2002 to [email protected] take care of the existing programs in the region and to implement new ones. Ever Ms. Marta Ciborra since Bocconi has established agreements Asia Desk, Officer with the most prestigious Chinese E-mail: Universities for the realization of joint [email protected] academic programs, along with partnerships with Italian and foreign private CHINA DESK IN SHANGHAI companies and international organisations. Ms. Linda(Bijun) Lou For further information, please visit our E-mail: website: [email protected]
www.ir.unibocconi.eu/china
7 Bocconi & India INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS As a response to its increasing global Via Sarfatti, 25 - 20136 Milan presence, Bocconi set up a team ITALY dedicated to developing activites in emerging economies such as India. Ms. Laura Calvi Today, Bocconi has established academic Area Coordinator, India relations with the most prestigious E-mail: business schools across India, promoted [email protected] joint academic programs and fostered new partnerships with Indian and foreign INDIA DESK IN MUMBAI private companies and international Ms. Leandre D’Souza organizations. E-mail: For further information, please visit our [email protected] website:
www.ir.unibocconi.eu/india
o IMPORTANT NOTICE
From Monday to Friday outside office hours we are reachable by phone or e-mail.
In order to give you a better service we kindly recommend to observe office hours. Thank you! BEFORE LEAVING HOME
BEFORE LEAVING HOME
Application Procedures A letter of acceptance, valid also for VISA Foreign and Visiting Students purposes, will be sent to your school. Information on application procedures for foreign students and visiting students are Double Degree posted at the following link: Double Degree Students are not considered as Exchange Students, but as regularly enrolled students. Therefore, if you are a www.unibocconi.it/admission Double Degree student you will not need to enrol through the Application On-line, but For further details, please contact the you will be contacted directly by the Double Admission Office Degree Office and the Admission Office, who will specify the documents required. Undergraduate Degree Courses and Single Courses for Visiting Students Dual Degree in International Business (CEU) [email protected] DDIB students are not required to enrol through the Application On-line since they Master of Science Courses are already enrolled in the DDIB program. [email protected] The program coordinator will contact the DDIB students directly to let them know Specialized Masters what documentation is required. [email protected] Visa and Permit of Stay Exchange, CEMS, Students not having citizenship or and Themis Students residency in EU countries must apply for a After receiving the nomination from your VISA at the Italian consulate at their home school by e-mail, we will send to your country. Be sure to ask for a multiple entry School Exchange Coordinator the PIN Schengen VISA if you are visiting other and PASSWORD which will allow you to European countries of the Schengen area. access the on-line application procedure. For information on Schengen Countries see Complete all the sections of the http://ec.europa.eu/news/justice/071221_1_en.htm application on-line by the deadline indicated in the e-mail containing the You must apply for and obtain your visa PIN/s and the PASSWORD/s. PRIOR to your arrival in Italy. We suggest A session for housing application is that you begin your visa application included in the procedure. process as soon as possible since the consulate generally takes time to grant Only after completing the on-line your visa. application, you will be able to print a receipt. Upon arrival in Italy, non EU students students will be required to apply for a Documents to be mailed Residency Permit (permesso di Once students have registered they soggiorno) within 8 days from the arrival. will also need to send to ISD the While EU students will have to register to following documents by the same the City Hall for a stay exceeding 90 deadline: days. o 3 passport size pictures We will assist you with this process once o CV (resume) you arrive. o Academic grade report Please make sure you have ALL the o The personal data protection code required documentation prior to going form (printable at the end of the on- to the Italian Consulate/Embassy to make line procedure), filled in and signed your Visa request. If you are not sure
9 which consulate to apply to, please visit hospitalisation. In order to get the the website: VISA/Residence permit non-EU students must show evidence of a certified medical insurance cover (it is recommended to www.esteri.it/visti/index_eng.asp have a copy certified by the Italian Consulate or Embassy). For further We suggest that you contact the infomration, please visit our website at consulate/embassy directly, since individual consulates may have specific www.ir.unibocconi.it/isd requirements.
Health Insurance Section "Health Insurance" In Italy, the National Healthcare System is provided by a public health care service Approximate Living Costs (ASL). Only foreign citizens with a Housing: from 400 to 800 Euro per month residence permit (permit of stay) may apply Food: a meal in the university canteen for the service. is approx 7 Euro (depending on your status you will have meal plans at EU students are required to have the different rates) European Health Card (if already effective) Transportation: approx 20Euro per month or similar private insurance policies with for the bus pass international validity to benefit from a health service cover. o Public telephones: Phone card required. They are available from 5 to To find out more, before leaving for Italy, 30 Euro at any newsagents and contact your national social security office tobacconists. (or its local branches). Your o Mobile Phones: Several phone consulate/embassy should have more companies operate in Italy. It is information available, too. advisable to buy a local SIM card upon Be aware that it does NOT replace normal arrival travel insurance. The insurance coverage is o Public buses, trams and subway required for medical treatment and (Metro): The ticket (cost 1 Euro) is valid on the whole Milan urban network for 75 minutes from validation but allows only one journey on the metropolitan railway. For more information about passes and special tickets visit the site
www.atm-mi.it
o Emergencies: for ambulance call 118; police 112 or 113; fire 115 o Money: The Italian unit of currency is the Euro. The best place to change money or a traveller’s check is at a bank; opening hours are normally Mon-Fri 8,30 am - 1,30 pm, and an hour in the afternoon. Check also whether if your debit card from home works internationally to withdraw money. o Post Office: Opening hours are usually Mon-Sat 8 am to 2 pm. If you want 10 BEFORE LEAVING HOME
stamps, you can also buy them at any tobacconists as well.
How to get to Bocconi
www.unibocconi.it/virtualcampus o From Central Railway Station (Stazione Centrale): Take subway line 3 (going to San Donato), get off at Porta Romana and then take tram #9 or #30 to Bligny/Bocconi.
Porta Genova and take tram #9 or #29 to Bligny/Bocconi. Or take the Malpensa Shuttle to Central Railway Station, then take subway line 3 (going to San Donato), get off at Porta Romana and then take tram #9 or #30 to Bligny/Bocconi. o From Cadorna Railway Station and www.malpensaexpress.it Garibaldi Railway Station: Take subway line 2 (going to Abbiategrasso), get off at Porta Genova and take tram o From Orio al Serio Airport Every 30 #9 or #29 to Bligny/Bocconi. minutes The Orio Shuttle Coach Buses o From Linate Airport: Take bus #73, get connect Milan Central Railway Station off at 5 Giornate and take tram #9 or with Milano Orio al Serio (Bergamo) in #30 to Bligny/Bocconi. around 65 minutes. o From Malpensa Airport: Take the o By Car: From the Tangenziale Ovest Malpensa Express train to Cadorna (Western Ring road) exit A7 Milano- Railway Station, then take subway line Genova / Viale Liguria going towards 2 (going to Abbiategrasso), get off at Milan city centre. Turn right at Piazza Belfanti, go along Viale Liguria and Viale Tibaldi, turn left in via Castelbarco and right into Via Sarfatti.
11 ISD ACTIVITIES
Bocconi Housing on the basis of the results of the Bocconi University has a city campus placement test. located in downtown Milan. Therefore, Student Residences have a limited Exchange Students: number of available places. Specific rules apply for exchange students and for www.ir.unibocconi.it/guide regularly enrolled students. See the “Housing” section at page 18 for Select “Section I” - Italian Language further details. Course
All other students (CEMS, Themis, Italian Language Course Double Degree, Joint Degree, CEU) will Bocconi offers Italian Language Courses receive detailed information from their developed for different targets of Bocconi contact person at Bocconi. students: regularly enrolled, exchange students and corsi singoli students: o The course is aimed at enabling Orientation students to interact effectively in Italian An Orientation Program is organized in order to tackle the most important at the beginning of each term. daily situations confidently. The purpose of the Orientation is to give o The program is designed to develop the the students a first general overview on four main skills (i.e., speaking, listening, cultural, political and social characters of reading, and writing) in an integrated, Italy and its people and information on practical and interactive way; rules and regulations. o The overall objective is to build a The Orientation Program also includes a contemporary understanding of the special meeting organized by the Career language and culture and raise Service on the internship opportunities for students’ awareness on aspects related exchange students. to intercultural communication; o The lessons are held by professionally Specific information on dates and experienced and qualified Italian native schedule will be sent by e-mail before speakers; your arrival at Bocconi. o Students are assigned to a specific level
University Tour A walking guided tour of the University and the main campus venues. The tour will give all students a valuable insight into campus life, the University buildings and facilities. o Registration at the Welcome Desk. Tours are scheduled every day in the first half of September To take a virtual tour, visit:
www.unibocconi.it/virtualcampus
Buddy System Senior Bocconi students are active to provide tutorship for foreigners, also organizing visits to the University 12 ISD SERVICES & ACTIVITIES
facilities, and social activities. meeting with outstanding speakers. You will receive further info on how to apply in due time. Welcome / Farewell Cocktail Takes place at the beginning/end of the Academic Advising semester and gives students the chance Academic advisors are available to give to get to know/farewell all other suggestions or help foreign students in participants and the ISD staff. their choice of courses.
What's on (Newsletter) Cultural Events An update about exhibitions, concerts, One day trips or visits to cultural places in entertainment, trade fairs, markets and Milano (Castello Sforzesco, Palazzo sports in Milan. Clerici) are organized each semester. Check our website for an update on the Each term many artistic, social and upcoming events cultural activities are available: courses The Castello on literature, arts, music, cinema; www.ir.unibocconi.it/isd Sforzesco
13 BOCCONI IT labs for students Twelve classrooms equipped with SERVICES personal computers connected to the University network are available for students. 3 of these (equipped with 145 Computer Services PCs) are specifically intended for use by Internet Points the students for distance-learning In order to offer wide access to the purposes. For those courses implying Bocconi Internet services, there are the use of IT with the teacher's currently 450 web points situated around assistance, the University features 3 the University buildings at via Sarfatti 25 classrooms (232 PCs total) equipped and piazza Sraffa 13, which can be used with videobeams, which reproduce on a by students to access their laptops with large screen what is displayed on the standard configurations. teacher's PC monitor. Furthermore, an IT lab is available at the Language Centre yoU@B: The student’s for the study and practice of foreign personal web planner languages and for self-evaluation of Each student has a tailor-made planner, fluency levels and pronounciation yoU@B, which can be accessed via the accuracy. web, letting him/her view and download Also a broadband wireless connection is class schedules, classroom locations, available for students to use (only in exam calendars, check the results of the special areas of the university). tests and pointing to contacts, notes and links. Library Established in 1903, The Library has more YoU@B allows students to organize their than 735,000 volumes and around 25,000 own diary, read notices sent by various periodicals in electronic and paper format, university services, keep personal address making it the most important library in books, jot down notes, check dates, times Italy in the fields of economics and and rooms for both exams and finance, with few rivals in Europe. graduation sessions, see class timetables andsoon. Language Centre Offers extra-curricular language and The yoU@B student diary is available in culture courses (in addition to curricular both Italian and English. Students can courses) and any support services using choose to change languages at any time. the latest in technological teaching systems.
Address: Piazza Sraffa, 11 - First floor
Opening Hours: Monday to Thursday 10.00 - 12.30; 15.30 - 17.00 Friday 10.00 - 13.00
Website:
www.unibocconi.it/languagecentre
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Working in Italy and abroad The library Internship opportunities at companies, institutions and organizations are offered to students of the Undergraduate, Law and Graduate Schools by the Career Service and the International Relations Service – International Internship Office. For further information, please visit:
www.unibocconi.it/careerservice www.ir.unibocconi.it/internship
CESDIA Prepares and offers the tools for developing a unitary and organic vision of and check section “Scholarships for the educational process to all students International Students” and teachers at Bocconi through courses In this section you will find also details on and individual counseling. the Bocconi Merit Awards, scholarships based on merit that offer to the recipients: For information on CESDIA's activities: o tuition waiver tel: +39 02 5836.2159 o accommodation on Bocconi campus e-mail: [email protected] residences or an annual scholarship
Website: The University, in collaboration with leading credit institutions, offers special loans to students in their third year of the www.unibocconi.it/cesdia undergraduate degree, and those enrolled in graduate and master’s programs, to SCOLARSHIPS AND LOANS finance their education. Bocconi University has a strong For further information, please visit our commitment to providing scholarships for website at talented international students admitted to its academic programs. www.unibocconi.it/funding The scholarships offered by Bocconi as well as by sponsor companies or public institutions, provide a valuable structure of There are many opportunities available to financial support to ensure that brilliant international students: scholarships, tuition international students of all backgrounds fees contributions or exemptions, can enjoy the benefits of a superior graduation awards and loans. academic experience. Many applicants have access to attractive For further information, please visit our loan and scholarship opportunities in their website at countries of origin. In the “Get funding by country” section of the website, you will find information on www.unibocconi.it/financialaid opportunities to finance your Bocconi program by country of origin.
15 THE SEMESTER: a brief outline
We strongly recommend to attend the 4. Exam Meeting: one of the most following meetings since they are an important meetings of the year. We will opportunity to collect information on all explain how to register for your exams aspects concerning life and rules in and register your grades. It is very Bocconi: important that you take into consideration that the Italian system 1. Welcome Meeting: it is an opportunity is different from the one of your home to introduce ourselves to the students university and there are definitely many and to give them a brief presentation things which you are not familiar with. of the semester and relocation in Milan You are absolutely required to attend (documents, papers,utilities). this meeting. 2. Welcome Cocktail: a welcome cocktail 5. Your University: sometimes you are is organized to give international asked to come to events that students the chance to get to know are organized for Bocconi Students each other and meet the ISD staff. going to your home university in the 3. Academic Orientation Meeting: you next semesters. Sometimes we have will learn how to register for your other visitors such as your Exchange classes, know about your academic Program Coordinators. We expect and advisors, and get helpful information hope that you will take part in these about the career service office, the meetings as a representative of your library and the language centre. We school and the entire program. will lay-out the semester ahead and 6. Events: We will try to keep you speak about the Italian education informed about the events going on in system. the university and in Milano.
Lecture room
16 TERM DATES & PUBLIC HOLIDAYS
TERM DATES & PUBLIC HOLIDAYS
o Exchange, CEMS, and Themis Students
FALL SPRING Teaching Mid September Mid February End of December End of May Examination January / February June / July (a special session is organized before Christmas for exchange students) Italian Language Course September (Crash)* Mid Jan / Mid Feb (Crash) Application Deadline June November Housing Deadline June November
* CEMS students taking part in the Blocked Seminars may not be able to attend this course
Information on semester’s schedule: www.ir.unibocconi.it/calendar
Information on courses’ schedule: www.unibocconi.it/classtimetable
o Double Degree
FALL SPRING Teaching Mid September Mid February End of December End of May Examination January / February June / July Italian Language Course September (Crash) Mid Jan / Mid Feb (Crash) Housing Deadline June November
o Public Holidays
Jan 1st New Years Day; 6th Epiphany March Easter Monday Apr 25th Anniversary of Liberation May 1st Labour Day June 2nd Republic Day Aug 15th Assumption Day Nov 1st All Saints Dec 7th S. Ambrogio Day (patron of Milan); 8th Immaculate Conception; 25th Christmas Day; 26th St Stephen’s Day 17 HOUSING
Bocconi University has a city campus located in downtown Milan. In the last few years Bocconi has made significant investments in the development of its facilities and services in order to improve the study and work conditions for its students and researchers. Bocconi Dorms, located within the University area, are managed by the ISU Bocconi Office (Student Assistance and Financial Aid). Application for accommodation is regulated by the same system that regulates scholarships, without prejudice to any specificity the student might have.
For any information read ISU Regulation 2008/2009 at:
www.unibocconi.it/accommodation
Accommodation for Hotel - Temporary Exchange students, CEMS, Accommodation Themis, Double Degree Due to the growing number of incoming (DDIB - CEU) international students, Bocconi University has agreements with some Hotels. www.ir.unibocconi.eu/housingisd If you plan to look for an apartment when you arrive, you may want to book In order to make things easier for one of the short-term accommodations students staying in Milan for short that are close to Bocconi. We suggest periods, the International Student Desk that you book a room for at least a offers some short and long term housing couple of days, ask about weekly rates solutions (minimum stay one semester since it could save you money. maximum stay one A.Y) at Bocconi We would suggest to reserve your room Dorms. at least 4 weeks in advance. You can apply for housing only through the on-line application procedure for For a list of short term accommodation exchange students (you will receive, solutions, please check our website at: from the Program coordinator at your School, a PIN and a PSWD which will www.ir.unibocconi.eu/housingisd serve to login). To reserve a place at Bocconi Dorms For hotel reservations you can also you will be required to pay a deposit, in check out the following web sites: case you are not assigned to any of the Bocconi dorms you will have your www.traveleurope.it deposit back upon arrival. You can take a virtual tour of Bocconi www.itwg.com Residences at
www.unibocconi.it/virtualcampus 18 HOUSING
Hotel booking centre: room/apartment mate. Phone +39 02.58580230 or The process of finding an apartment or a +39 02.58580080 room can often be difficult. We If you are looking for a low budget recommend that you book a temporary accommodation you can book in a small accommodation for at least a couple of Hostel near Bocconi. days. Please, have also a look at the following web-site (most of them would be in Apartment Hunting Italian) Typically exchange students live in one of the residences that we recommend or they find an apartment. In case that you USEFUL LINKS are interested in finding an apartment by yourself, with Italians, or with other www.affittistudenti.it exchange students you can find a list of rooms/apartments available on the www.ecasa.it online Bocconi housing board (www.unibocconi.it/bachecalloggi). www.affitto.it You can also check the boards inside the university building. Students´ www.secondamano.it accommodations have a big turnover at the beginning of the A.Y. and For any further information please there you can find announcements of write to: students looking for a new [email protected]
19 20 Milan the C’
International Student Desk Università Bocconi Via Sarfatti 25 20136 Milano Italia www.ir.unibocconi.it phone +39.02.5836.6412 /2236 fax +39.02.5836.2204 www.ir.unibocconi.it/isd [email protected]