Start of the mobility

To prepare yourself for the semester abroad, there are some important things you will need to check:

Safety

we remind you to read the Bocconi Students Travel Risk Policy (on yoU@B – International SOS) and access International SOS services, which include: 

• before leaving: information about the country of destination;
• while abroad: advice on health and security issues;
• in case of emergency: assistance in case of medical or security emergency.

Before the application, we encourage you to seek information about the countries you want to apply to and for which you could potentially be selected, by browsing through International SOS portal including Country Guides and Travel, Security and Medical Risk Ratings.
International SOS is not a medical insurance and does not replace your personal medical insurance. 

Passport/Visa

Please check the immigration policies of the countries you are applying to, and ensure you have a valid passport. If a passport and/or visa is required, you will be asked to provide a copy of your valid passport immediately after the selection process to issue the necessary documents.
If your passport expires during or within six months after the end of your study abroad program, please renew it as soon as possible.

Host School Application

Most of the host schools have very strict deadlines for applications (for enrolment, courses selection, accommodation, etc).
Please check your e-mail daily as the Study Abroad Office (or the Partner School directly) will forward you instructions and forms/documents to be filled in and returned.

Insurance

Please check the insurance policies of the host country. In case needed, you will have to provide an insurance coverage for your exchange period abroad. Some schools require to purchase their own insurance plan, in some cases upon arrival.

Scholarships

Students selected for those European Universities which take part in the Erasmus+ Programme will automatically benefit from getting the scholarship. If you are a grantee, you will be required to submit some documents to our Office. For further information, please check: Erasmus+ Scholarship website and B in Touch.
Other international mobilities may have scholarships assigned on a need basis and upon availability of funds.​ For further information, please check Fees and Funding office website.

Enroll in your next academic year

Just like students not participating in the Exchange Program you will need to enroll in the next academic year and choose the elective courses (check the timeline on the Student Administration Center website). However, Exchange Students (who may insert tentative elective choices) have the chance to change their electives choice once back from the exchange period, after the Academic Recognition procedures.​