Mathematics and Applications
PhD at Bocconi University
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
Mathematics and Applications is a 4 years English-taught programme at Bocconi University, based in Milan. It is a doctoral / PhD programme focused on advanced scientific theory, quantitative methods and research-oriented problem solving. The programme is most relevant to students who want structured academic training in the exact specialism named in the course title, with progression toward scientific/technical roles, R&D, quantitative careers or doctoral study.
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 Mathematics and Applications at Bocconi University?
The programme lasts 4 years.
When does Mathematics and Applications start?
Start date set by the annual PhD call (often autumn; verify programme).. Check the Admissions tab for application deadlines.
Is Mathematics and Applications taught in English?
Yes. Mathematics and Applications 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 Mathematics and Applications?
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.
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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.
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