Free Mover Semester
Students interested in spending a semester abroad without participating in the Exchange Program can enroll as Free-Movers (Fee-paying Visiting Students or Independent Students or Contract Students) at some foreign Universities where they can study for a semester on a fee-paying basis.
The difference between the Free-Mover and the Exchange is the admission process which is freely defined by the host institutions and out of any Bocconi responsibility or involvement. On top, Bocconi has its own process since a maximum of 10 students in each destination will be authorized to recognize their courses taken abroad during their Free-Mover Semester. This number considers the entire a.y. (considering both first and second term).
Bocconi click day will be each year in May. Please be aware that admission processes abroad may have different timelines.
Please note that the Free-Mover Semester initiative is not open to the following Degree courses: BSc in International Politics and Government, MSc in International Management Global Experience and MSc in Finance Global Experience Track as they have already a guaranteed Exchange experience.
Timing and deadlines
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Deadline for obtaining the minimum credits and uploading the language certificates: at least 5 working days before departure
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Publication of possible destinations and guides: end for February/beginning of March
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Click day, opening days
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Integrated Master of Arts in Law: 5 May 2026 at 12 pm (Italian time)
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Bachelor in Global Law: 6 May 2026 at 12 pm (Italian time)
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Undergraduate programs: 7 May 2026 at 12 pm (Italian time)
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Graduate program: 8 May 2026 at 12 pm (Italian time)
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System closure for departures in 2026-27: 1 February 2027
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Confirmation: Students must inform the Study Abroad Office via B in Touch once they have uploaded the required documents on Punto Blu.
Students are strongly advised not to undertake any binding financial commitment before the release of the updated information and/or having secured their place at Punto Blu. Please refer to the Guides available in the following sections for each degree level.
Check the appropriate Guide for a successful experience abroad and in order to get all the necessary information in terms of requirements, destinations, procedures, timeline, and academic recognition.
