Selection and admission process
The EMBE program features a rigorous selection process based on specific criteria defined by SDA Bocconi to ensure a high-quality educational experience for both participants and companies. This process evaluates academic and professional backgrounds, individual motivations, and abilities to determine applicants' suitability for the program. At the same time, it allows candidates to assess whether EMBE aligns with their aspirations and career goals. Designed to foster a strong match between participants and the program, this thorough approach ensures an enriching experience that supports both personal and professional growth.
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Tuition waivers
1st round: 7 July 2025
2nd round: 29 August 2025
3rd round: 29 September 2025
Application
29 September 2025
Your next steps
1. Online application form
2. Detailed CV / Resume
3. Degree certificate & transcript
4. TOEFL, IELTS, CPE, PTE Academic
5. SDA test
6. One reference
7. Interview
What we need from you
The following documents must be uploaded to the relevant section of the Online Application portal and submitted to the Admissions team
Admissions results
As soon as the selection process is completed you will receive a formal letter from the Admissions team, notifying you of the admission decision. Selection results are never communicated by telephone. All decisions made by the Admissions committee are final.
The selection process can result in one of the following outcomes:
- Admission: You will receive the official admission notice along with the participation contract. You must confirm your participation by the deadline specified by the Admissions committee.
If all available spots have been filled, the school may place you on a waiting list or offer admission for the following edition.
Admission to the program is valid for the year the application is submitted. However, you can request deferment to the following year, but approval of deferment is on a case-by-case decision by the Admissions committee.
- Non-Admission: Admission to the program is highly selective. Our selection process evaluates each candidate’s individual profile while also considering the overall composition of the EMBE class, which must be consistent with the quality and diversity the school requires. While we acknowledge the significant effort all candidates invest in the application and the selection process, we do not provide personalized feedback to non-admitted candidates.
How to apply
The application form is available exclusively online and must be completed with accurate and precise information regarding your personal and professional experiences and your reasons for attending the program.
Please note that the online application portal is a separate platform, so your SDA Bocconi website (www.sdabocconi.it) credentials cannot be used. Please proceed with a new registration.
- All required documents must be uploaded to the relevant section of the Online applicaton portal and submitted to the Admissions team
- Applicants may track the receipt of their application and monitor their application status directly through the online application
- Additional documents can be uploaded after the initial application submission
We encourage you to apply early to maximize your chances for admission.
Official transcripts and/or certified copies of university degrees should be both uploaded and sent by conventional mail services to:
SDA Bocconi, Masters Division
Recruiting and Admissions Service - EMBE
Via Sarfatti, 10
20136 Milano, Italy
Contact us
For further clarification on individual applications, please contact the Admissions team:
We look for highly motivated candidates with well-defined goals
The application is available exclusively online and must be completed in English. The application process starts in March 2025 and ends on 29 September 2025.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis from March to September 2025.
Recruiting & Admissions
A dedicated group of professionals is here to support you throughout your decision-making process. Our Guidance & Recruitment team will meet you at events in Italy and abroad to guide you through your options, while our Admissions team will assess and select your profile, accompanying you through the selection and admission process.
- Rossana CameraHead of Recruiting & Admissions
Guidance & Recruitment
- Giorgia Bava
Guidance & Recruitment Manager
- Diana Mendonça Ajuz
- Rebeca Nicole Campos Pacas
- Fabrice Charlot
- Priscilla Gatto
- Tyler Henderson
- Valentina Mardegan
- Tommaso Panzavolta
- Marta Tettamanti
- Summer Wu
Admission
- Gaia Laudicina Rossi
- Giusy Marchesano
- Anna Nava
- Viviana Puricelli
- Vlad Serban
- Lorenzo Starita
- Tiziana Tonelli
International Student Care
At SDA Bocconi, we care about our students – not just in their studies but every aspect of life on campus. This care is particularly important for the experience of our numerous international participants. Our International Student Care services guarantee you will have a smooth and worry-free time at SDA Bocconi.
- Francesca Roveda
