Key facts
Status checked 06-Oct-2026: 2027/28 details are not yet fully published for this programme. Any 2026/27 REFERENCE/OFFICIAL REFERENCE is previous-cycle information for planning only—not a 2027/28 deadline or guaranteed fee. Start monitoring the official course/admission page before the previous opening period and replace the historical value once the 2027/28 call is released.
Programme overview
Economics and Finance is a 4 years English-taught programme at Bocconi University, based in Milan. It is a doctoral / PhD programme focused on economics, management, quantitative decision-making and organisational strategy. The programme is most relevant to students who want structured academic training in the exact specialism named in the course title, with progression toward management, finance, consulting, analytics, entrepreneurship, policy or related business roles.
What an Indian applicant should understand before applying
- Degree level: doctoral / PhD programme.
- Teaching: English according to the official programme source used for this database; if the row names an English track/curriculum, only that pathway should be treated as English-taught.
- Duration: 4 years.
- Location: Milan.
- Eligibility: read the detailed Admission Criteria column in this row; the university makes the final decision on equivalence of Indian qualifications.
- Application: follow the HOW TO APPLY column from university application through Universitaly/visa steps.
- Intake caution: deadlines, tuition and scholarship amounts are academic-year specific. A 2026/27 figure is labelled as a reference and must not be presented as a 2027/28 figure unless the university has published it.
Frequently asked questions
How long is Economics and Finance at Bocconi University?
The programme lasts 4 years.
When does Economics and Finance start?
Start date set by the annual PhD call (often autumn; verify programme).. Check the Admissions tab for application deadlines.
Is Economics and Finance taught in English?
Yes. Economics and Finance is listed as an English-taught PhD at Bocconi University. If the university offers several tracks, confirm the English track on the official programme page.
What are the admission requirements?
Second-cycle/Master’s degree or equivalent qualification permitting access to doctoral study. Admission is competitive through the annual PhD call and normally evaluates academic record, CV, research proposal/statement, references and/or interview; English requirements are stated in the programme call.
What are the tuition fees for Economics and Finance?
2027/28 tuition must be read from the programme fee page. Where the new amount is not yet published, use the 2026/27 amount in this row only as a REFERENCE. Bocconi Bachelor's/Law 2026/27 reference was about €17,000/year; Master's programmes had higher programme-specific amounts.
Can KALINGAEURO help me apply?
Yes. Our counsellors check your eligibility for Economics and Finance, help you prepare documents and guide you through the university application, Universitaly pre-enrolment and the student visa, free of charge.
Admission criteria
Second-cycle/Master’s degree or equivalent qualification permitting access to doctoral study. Admission is competitive through the annual PhD call and normally evaluates academic record, CV, research proposal/statement, references and/or interview; English requirements are stated in the programme call.
normally hold a recognised Master's/second-cycle qualification (or equivalent qualification accepted for doctoral access). Prepare degree/transcripts, CV, research proposal or statement, references and publications if requested. Admission, scholarship amount, research topic and deadlines are governed by the specific annual PhD call.
Application deadlines
43rd cycle (a.y. 2027/28) application portal opens 3 Nov 2026. Closing deadline was not yet shown on the reviewed page as of 05-Oct-2026; check the official PhD admissions page.
How to apply
- Open the annual official PhD call from the university source: https://www.unibocconi.it/en/programs/phd
- Check eligibility, research topic/track, documents and scholarship positions.
- Submit the online doctoral application before the call deadline.
- If admitted and a visa is required, follow the university’s international/visa instructions and the applicable Universitaly procedure.
Self-service application sequence for an Indian student
- Confirm that this exact programme/English curriculum is active for your target academic year on the official source above.
- Check your applicant category (non-EU citizen residing abroad) and the programme-specific academic/English/test requirements.
- Prepare the academic file: passport; final or provisional qualification; marksheets/transcript; grading scale where requested; English certificate/MOI only if accepted; CV/motivation/references/portfolio/syllabi only where required.
- Create the university's official applicant account and submit the programme application before the non-EU/visa-applicant deadline. Pay an application/test fee only when the official call states one.
- Complete any entrance test, interview, portfolio review or curricular-assessment step required by this programme.
- After a positive result, accept the offer and complete any enrolment deposit/first instalment within the university deadline.
- If a study visa is required, complete the university-approved pre-enrolment on Universitaly: https://www.universitaly.it/it/studenti-stranieri . Universitaly validation is not itself a visa.
- Follow the competent Italian Embassy/Consulate/VFS instructions for the study visa using the documents required for that visa cycle (admission/pre-enrolment, finance, accommodation, insurance and qualification documents as applicable).
- After arrival, complete final university enrolment and the residence-permit procedure within the legally required timeframe.
Application fees
2027/28 application/selection fee not yet published/confirmed for this exact programme as of 06-Oct-2026. No reliable single university-wide amount can be safely assigned. If the new call states that no fee is due, treat it as €0 only after that official confirmation; otherwise use the exact amount in the programme call.
Tuition fees
2027/28 tuition must be read from the programme fee page. Where the new amount is not yet published, use the 2026/27 amount in this row only as a REFERENCE. Bocconi Bachelor's/Law 2026/27 reference was about €17,000/year; Master's programmes had higher programme-specific amounts.
Scholarships
Bocconi PhD funding is published with the doctoral call. Earlier official-cycle material included Bocconi/TEF fellowships; verify the 2027/28 fellowship amounts, number of positions and conditions before applying.
Cost of living in Milan
Official 2027/28 Bocconi financial-aid reference estimates average accommodation + living expenses in Milan at approximately €20,000/year, excluding tuition. Individual spending and housing can vary widely.
Apply to Economics and Finance with expert help
We check your eligibility, prepare documents and guide you through pre-enrolment and the visa.