Current Students

 

As a member of the Bocconi community, you now have access to a wide range of resources designed to support international students. The University offers an abundance of opportunities — from guidance on immigration procedures and information on work permits, to a dynamic array of campus activities — and we encourage you to make the most of them throughout your studies here.

Important to Know

Permit of Stay Renewal

If you are a NON-EU student, you must keep your immigration status updated.

Requesting Official Academic Transcript

Before renewing your Permit of Stay to remain a student in Italy, you must request an Official Academic Transcript (for immigration purposes) certifying that you have successfully passed at least one exam for the first renewal and at least two exams for each subsequent renewal of the permit, except for in circumstances beyond one’s control.  

You may request the transcript using the cert@B procedure, available on the yoU@B Diary > Certificates. The process usually takes 4 working days, therefore it is suggested to submit your request well before your permit renewal appointment. 

Working as a Student in Italy

Non-Italian citizens with a residence permit for study are allowed to work in order to support themselves financially.

In the case of subordinate work, the law (art. 14, par. 4, DPR  394/99) requires that the job shall not exceed 20 hours per week, which may also be cumulated over 52 weeks.

Part-time work can either be “vertical” or “horizontal", meaning you can work 20 hours per week for 12 months or up to 40 hours per week for 6 months, considering that the annual limit is 1,040 hours. This is because your primary activity in Italy must be studying. Please also keep in mind that any work contract cannot extend beyond the validity of your student residence permit.

Getting an Internship in Italy

As clarified in the Italian National Labor Inspectorate note of 14 February 2023, a residence permit for study allows students to take part in all curricular traineeships (internships) included in their degree program or professional training for which the permit was issued. 

Since traineeships — curricular or extracurricular — are not considered employment, the legal limits on work activities do not apply (see section 'Working as a Student in Italy'). 

Bocconi has built strong, long-standing relationships with leading Italian and international companies as well as institutions. Through these connections, the University actively supports graduates as they transition into the job market.

Discover more about Bocconi Career Services here: https://www.unibocconi.it/en/current-students/career-services.

Job Seeking Permit

(Permesso Attesa Occupazione)

The Job Seeking Permit allows non-EU students — who possess an accredited undergraduate/graduate degree, PhD or post-graduate specialized degree — to remain in Italy for a period of maximum 12 months and search for a job. 

You can convert your Permit of Stay for study to a Job Seeking Permit (Permesso Attesa Occupazione), as long as you begin the process two months before your current permit of stay expires. 

For detailed information on how to do so, please go to the Relocation and Immigration section on BinTouch in your yoU@B Agenda.

Bocconi Student Life

As an international student, your university experience goes far beyond the classroom. Student life at Bocconi is vibrant, multicultural and safe, with the city center of Milan minutes away. You can enhance your skills at the Language Center and IT Education Center, stay active at the state-of-the-art Bocconi Sports Center, show your school spirit with the latest apparel from the Bocconi Shop, and much more.

Campus Life is the ultimate hub for cultural, artistic, social and volunteer activities at Bocconi. In addition to supporting student associations, the University also provides counseling services and initiatives on self-empowerment and wellbeing — helping students make the most of their university experience.

Click here for upcoming activities and opportunities on campus!

The Language Center at Bocconi develops and coordinates foreign language courses, proposing both curricular and extra-curricular options to help students prepare for exams and earn certifications. It also provides various services to promote learning, such as tutoring and language exchanges. 

Click here to find out more about the Language Center!

The IT Education Center (ITEC) oversees ICT education at Bocconi University, providing supplementary courses and certifications, with faculty drawn from top ICT professionals and tutors selected from Bocconi’s finest students.

Click here to see what else the ITEC has to offer!

Sports are an integral part of Bocconi’s urban campus, supported by modern facilities featuring an Olympic-size swimming pool, fitness and wellness areas, an elevated running track, various playing courts, and much more.

The Bocconi Sports Team is the University’s athletics organization, offering year-round opportunities for both individual and team athletes to participate in intramural or national games and tournaments.

Click here to learn more about the Bocconi Sports Center!

Egea is the publishing house of Bocconi University, founded in 1988 to advance academic culture in economics and business. Its editorial system also includes one of Italy’s largest independent bookstores, offering a wide range of academic, professional, non-fiction and fiction titles in both Italian and English.

Click here to find out more about Egea!

University merchandise is available for purchase at the Bocconi Shop on campus, located on the ground floor of the Leonardo Del Vecchio Building at Piazza Sraffa 13. 

Click here to see the latest collection, and don’t forget to follow us on Instagram @unibocconishop to get the latest updates. Show Bocconi pride, wear your merch, and tag us to get featured!