Snapshot

Minimum GPA: 3.30

Terms and Dates:

  • Fall 2026

Advisor:

Tamara Ingram

Cornell Affiliations:

Industrial and Labor Relations

Overview

This program is only eligible as a preferred program application.

This program has limited capacity. Students should also apply to an alternate program.

Opportunity Description

Università Bocconi, founded in 1902, was the first Italian university to grant a degree in economics. Bocconi's economics, management and finance programs are among the best in the world. The QS World University Rankings listed Bocconi among the ten best institutions in Europe in these fields, while the Financial Times ranks Bocconi's Master degrees in Finance and Management among the top ten worldwide.

What is unique about this program?

  • Only open to ILR students, and the ILR exchange is the only direct way for ILR students to study at Bocconi University.
  • Earn up to 15 ILR elective credits.
  • Study in the heart of Milan in one of Italy's/Europe's top institutions.
  • Courses are offered in English and Italian.
  • Choose from courses in Accounting, Decision Sciences, Economics, Finance, Law, Marketing, Management, or Social and Political Sciences.

What is unique about Milan?

Milan is known as the economic and production capital of Italy and the leading Italian hub for services, finance and industry. Milan is the engine of the country's economy and home of the Italian stock exchange. This cosmopolitan, modern and forward-looking city is world-renowned as a European capital of fashion, design, architecture, finance, publishing, modern art, and music. It is deeply rooted in a flourishing past and hosts authentic treasures which have survived damage during WWII, including its elaborate cathedral, Leonardo da Vinci's The Last Supper, the La Scala opera house, and Castello Sforzesco.

Milan has a young and vibrant soul, and each year, several festivals, concerts and sporting events take place in the city.

Program Dates

Bocconi Academic Calendar

How do I apply?

First-Round Applications

  1. Step One: Complete the online application by clicking on the "Apply" button on this web page. You must log in with your NetID and password to access the application.
  2. Step Two: If invited for an interview, schedule an interview with the ILR International Programs staff.  Only strong applicants will be invited for an interview.
  3. Step Three: If accepted and nominated to study at Bocconi, complete Bocconi's application.  Application instructions will be sent to nominated ILR exchange students.

Second-Round Applications

It is expected that most students will apply during the first round of applications; however, if there are still spaces available in any of the ILR exchange programs after the first round of applications, a second round of applications will open. Second-round applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis with decisions also being made on a rolling basis.