Details

• Italy
• BaWiSo-23
• Undergraduate
• WS 2025
• Time spent at the partner university: 4 months

1. Preparation

Tips for application process: -Read exchange reports to find out more about the unis -Prepare well for the interview, know specific reasons why you want to go to your preferred uni and the exchange country Tips for preparing your semester abroad: -join WhatsApp groups for exchange students -start looking for accommodation soon

2. Accommodation

I looked at a lot of different sites (Idealista, spotahome etc.), but ended up booking my place at the student residence site “The Nest Milan”. They offer apartments primarily to international students. I booked an apartment in Citta Studi (35 min. away from uni), and while I liked the apartment and felt safe in the area, I wish I had booked sth. closer to uni. I can recommend The Nest though, they also have apartments closer to Bocconi.

3. Academic life at host university

The campus is nice. Academic culture and teaching style is comparable to the one at WU. There is a large variety of courses you can take, I think a bit larger than at WU. For study materials, students use studocu & coursehero.

5. Every day life in the host country

The public transportation system in Milan works well and is reliable. I’d say Milan is a bit less safe than Vienna. Be aware of pickpockets. Lots of events organised for exchange students, especially by the ESN. Bocconi also organised events in the Welcome Week.

6. Testimonial

I had a great time in Milan, and I think that Bocconi offers something for everyone. There is a very wide selection of courses you can take. Lots of social events organised for international students. Lots of career events and work-related workshops. If you’re interested in doing a Masters at Bocconi, a bonus is that you don’t need to pass the GMAT to apply, because of your exchange here.