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 application 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 application will open each year in May. Please be aware that admission processes abroad may have different timelines. 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.

Please note that the Free-Mover Semester initiative is not open to the following Degree courses: BSc in International Politics and Government and MSc in International Management Global Experience as they have already a guaranteed Exchange experience.

 

The published Guides are referred to AY 2024-2025 departures, AY 2025-2026 Bocconi edition will be published in late April.

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.