Milan

Bocconi University - Haskayne Only

Art, history, designer clothes and amazing food. Spend a semester in Milan and take it all in.

Ranked 8th world-wide in the area of Business & Management, Bocconi University is one of Italy's elite universities and their highest-ranked business school. Founded in Milan in 1902, it is recognized globally in the areas of Business, Economics, and Law.

Key information

Location

Milan, Italy

Language

English, Italian

Semester

Fall, Winter, Summer

Program type

Exchange

Application information

Application status

Closed

2024-2025 applications

Program full.

University-specific additional requirements

No academic reference required - see the Eligibility section below.

2025-2026 applications

Open November 1, 2024

Program details

Haskayne Exchange Areas of Study:

  • Business and Environment
  • Business Technology Management
  • Finance
  • General Business
  • International Business
  • Marketing
  • Strategy and Global Management

Ensure you review your course selection with a Haskayne exchange advisor before leaving for your exchange to confirm transfer credit.

Please consult the host university's website to create a tentative list of 60 ECTS credits per semester that you are interested in taking. This list may be based on the current or previous year's courses. 
Course conversion: 6 ECTS credits = 1 UCalgary half-course equivalent.

Haskayne undergraduate students must take their core courses at the University of Calgary. Students can take two senior commerce and/or non-commerce options, and/or a maximum of 2 concentration courses (not ACCT/PLMA). They are required to maintain full time status while on exchange, so they must take the equivalent of at least 3 half courses (18 ECTS) and up to 5 half courses (30 ECTS).
  

Bocconi Summer School:

This 3-week summer program runs in late June/July and offers courses in Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management, Digital Marketing, Equity and Venture Capital Financing, Fashion and Design Management, International Business Strategy and more. 

Students take 6 ECTS credits to transfer back 1 UCalgary half course (3 units). For more information, click here

There are two semesters:

• Fall Semester: August – December
• Spring Semester: February – June
 

  1. Costs

    Exchange students pay their tuition and academic fees to the University of Calgary. Other expenses are paid directly to the service provider. 

  2. Funding

    Did you know that you can take your UCalgary funding with you on exchange? 
    Since you remain a degree seeking student at UCalgary while on exchange you remain eligible for any awards and scholarships you are eligible to receive from the university as well as student loans.

    UC International administers the International Study Travel Grant for students travelling on approved UCalgary study programs that are credit bearing. The amount changes year to year as the money is split evenly between qualified applicants. Students may only receive the study travel grant once. Please see the funding page for more information.

Haskayne students at UCalgary can ONLY apply for this partner through Haskayne, and must meet the Haskayne requirements for exchange.

A selection of courses is available in English; no knowledge of Italian is required to participate on this exchange program. A language proficiency test may be required in order to take courses taught in Italian.

Please note: Italian visa applications may require travel to the Edmonton or Vancouver consulates to finalize your study permit and take biometrics as needed, in advance of your departure. Please check with the embassy or consulate, or the government website regarding study visa/permit requirements as soon as possible to verify if this will be required for you.


The exchange advisor for this program is: Stacey McGregor

How to Apply

Download the application guide

This PDF contains information on how to complete your application and what to do after you have applied.

Application guide

Identify three programs of interest

We recommend applying for your top three programs for the priority application deadline, as placement may be competitive. We will assess your applications in ranked order.

Check requirements and deadlines

These may vary by program, so check the individual program pages and make sure that you are aware of any different application deadlines or eligibility requirements.

Start your application

Once you have gathered everything you need, you can begin your application!

Please note: Applications will not be considered complete until all required documents are submitted in full.

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International travel presents challenges that may not be found when attending classes on campus. There may be a lack of resources, emergency services, hospitals, accessibility issues and/or demands on the physical and the mental self, all of which can challenge individuals when away from their usual support systems and structures. Adequate preparation is essential.

For this reason, it is imperative that you evaluate all aspects of your own physical, psychological, emotional and spiritual condition against the rigors of the particular global learning program you are selecting. If you are unsure of whether or not this program is a good fit for you and/or if you have any circumstances that could impede your enjoyment of the program, please contact us. Our Global Learning Advisors will be happy to assist in finding the best options for you and arrange any supports or accommodations necessary to ensure your success.

If you have or are seeking a certificate from Student Accessibility Services, you should provide this early to your Global Learning Advisor to ensure that the option that you are seeking can support your needs.

Please note: All participants must adhere to COVID-19 and other vaccination-related requirements for the destinations visited on this program. Failure to do so may have consequences such as being denied access to accommodation/housing, program activities, or to the host country itself.