Fees and scholarships
A challenging but high-return investment
Participation in the 18-month EMBA program implies a fair financial commitment. But it is a strategic investment that certainly offers high future returns—both personally and professionally.
Fees and expenses
- First installment
€ 10,000
upon acceptance of admission - Second installment
€ 13,000
by 30 June 2026 - Third installment
€ 13,000
by 30 November 2026 - Fourth installment
€ 13,000
by 31 May 2027 - Fifth installment
€ 13,000
by 30 September 2027 - Internal educational materials
- Use of the school's facilities
Application fee: € 150
The fees include:
Participants in the PSM-Programma di Sviluppo Manageriale of SDA Bocconi who are interested in the Executive MBA can access the program with a 20% discount on the registration fee.
Scholarships and tuition waivers
Thanks to the support of the Bocconi Alumni Community, each year SDA Bocconi offers scholarships and tuition waivers based on merit and other specific criteria, as outlined in the official calls for applications.
For the upcoming EMBA Weekend edition, the following scholarships and tuition waivers are available for outstanding candidates:
Tuition waivers EMBA Weekend 2026-2028
Upon admission
Criteria and assignment procedure:
The number of tuition waivers available for each phase and the criteria for their assignment are determined by a Commission, whose decisions are final. Beneficiaries will be notified of the outcome by the start date of the Executive MBA.
Requirements to apply for an exemption:
- The completed and required documentation for the Executive MBA application must be submitted.
- The exemption request must be submitted in response to the call for applications, along with the specified documents, through the Admissions portal.
- The request must be submitted within the deadlines and in compliance with the requirements outlined in the call. Requests that do not meet the requirements will not be considered.
Evaluation criteria:
Exemption requests will be assessed based on the following factors:
- The candidate’s academic and professional background
- Motivation letter
- Requirements defined in the call
- Results of the Executive MBA selection tests
The tuition waivers will be assigned during the selection process, within the deadlines specified in the call. The request may be submitted even before the completion of the selection process.
Admission to the Executive MBA is independent of the awarding of an exemption or scholarship.
Loans and funding
SDA Bocconi supports candidates in their search for funding by providing the necessary documentation for financial aid applications. For more information, you can refer to the funding section of the Bocconi University website (Italian students, international students). The funding application must be submitted to the school by the end of the month following the course start date.
Additionally, the University provides international students with information on potential funding sources in various countries around the world.
If you need further clarification on program fees, scholarships and funding opportunities, please contact the Admissions team:
