Sciences Po-Bocconi and LSE-Bocconi Double Degrees
Starting from the 2019/2020 AY, two new Double Degree Programs have enriched the Bocconi offer and, in particular, the Bocconi MSc in Politics and Policy Analysis:
- LSE-Bocconi DD in European and International Politics and Policy
- Sciences Po-Bocconi DD program in Public Policy_/European Affairs
These two new Double Degrees will allow students to spend their first year at Bocconi (2025-26 AY), attending the MSc in Politics and Policy Analysis, and their second year (2026-27 AY) at one of the two prestigious institutions.
The application is unique for all the “categories of applicants”: International applicants (from non-Italian universities), Bocconi applicants, and Italian applicants (from other Italian universities).
Applicants interested in applying for one or both programs will need to submit the relevant specific programs’ online application, based on the periods indicated in the table below.
Online applications must be submitted through the My Application portal.
Applications will be administered and evaluated by a joint admissions board of representatives consisting of both Partner University and Bocconi University.
Sciences Po — Bocconi Double Degree
Candidates applying to the Sciences Po-Bocconi DD program MUST submit their application using the Sciences Po Online Admissions Portal.
Please refer to the partner university website for other information concerning Science Po entry requirements and for starting the application: check the “Dual Degree in Politics and Public Policy”.
Program | Online application | Results | Enrollment deadline |
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Sciences Po-Bocconi DD | 30 September - 16 March 2025 | May 2025 | End of May 2025 |
- Grade point average of exams passed in the Undergraduate program
- Undergraduate degree (if available)
- CV/Resumée and Motivational letter in English
- 2 Letters of academic recommendation in English
- English Language requirement (see below)
- Results of the GMAT (or GRE) test — Only Italian applicants coming from Italian Universities (Bocconi students are exempted)
- First cycle Bachelor's degree, valid and recognized by October 2025 check the information on this webpage.
- English Language Requirement (COMPULSORY by the application deadline for all candidates).
See the Sciences Po's website for acceptable requirements, please check: “Dual Degree Sciences Po (EAP: Master in Public Policy”.
We also recommend students to refer to the Partner University's website for further requirements related to the selection process.
LSE — Bocconi Double Degree
Online applications must be submitted through the MyApplication portal.
A joint admissions board of representatives from Partner University and Bocconi University will administer and evaluate applications.
Program | Online application | Results | Enrollment deadline |
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LSE-Bocconi DD | 15 October 2024 - 5 March 2025 (23:59 - Italian Time) | 9 May 2025 | 20 May 2025 |
- Grade point average (GPA) of exams passed in the Undergraduate program
- Undergraduate degree (if available) and Secondary school diploma
- CV/Resumée and Motivational letter in English*
- Letters of academic recommendation (optional professional recommendation) in English
- English requirement (NOT compulsory during application, but strongly recommended)
- Results of the GMAT (or GRE) test — Only Italian applicants coming from Italian Universities (Bocconi students are exempted)
*We suggest that applicants stress all the quantitative aspects of their profile on their CV and motivational letter to be more competitive for this specific program.
The motivation letter can be freely composed by the applicant, describing the motivation for pursuing studies in this Double Degree program.
Suggestions:
- It can be addressed to the Director or both Universities offering the program;
- It should be approximately 1 to 2 pages long (around 4000 characters, including spaces).
- First cycle Bachelor degree, valid and recognized — by October 2025
Please verify the minimum entry requirement on the LSE website, depending on the Country of the Bachelor Awarding Institution.
Refer to the partner university website for other information on LSE entry requirements.
- English language requirement — by June 2025.
In case of admission, you have to meet the LSE English requirement.
See the LSE website for further information (refer to level B-Higher of the table on the website). For 2025-26 AY English certifications will be considered as VALID only if awarded AFTER 1st OCTOBER 2023.