SDA Bocconi MBA Deadlines 2026-2027
For the 2026-2027 admissions season, the SDA Bocconi MBA application deadlines are below. The MBA applications review runs from September 2026 to July 2027. As soon as SDA Bocconi receives your application, they carry out a pre-selection process based on based on the submitted documents.
| Rounds | Application Deadline | Interview Notification By | Decision Notification By |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | October 15, 2026 | October 29, 2026 | December 15, 2026 |
| Round 2 | January 14, 2027 | February 4, 2027 | March 17, 2027 |
| Round 3 | March 11, 2027 | April 1, 2027 | May 10, 2027 |
| Round 4 | April 28, 2027 | May 18, 2027 | June 16, 2027 |
Candidates are encouraged to apply early for the greatest chance of admission.
Required Materials
Application components include an online form with short answer questions, transcripts, CV, GMAT/GRE/EA scores, a pre-interview video, proof of English language skills, and two references. In rare cases, candidates may apply to take the SDA Test instead of the GMAT/GRE/EA. If a candidate is sponsored by their company, they must also submit a letter noting that.
Application review is run on a rolling basis, meaning the adcom carry out a pre-selection process based on the documents sent, as soon as they are received. Candidates are then notified if they are advanced to the selection process. The final selection result is communicated within 12 weeks of receiving a complete application, i.e. after all tests have been completed and all documents received.
Applicants may also consider applying for tuition waivers.
How Does SDA Bocconi Conduct Interviews?
Interviews are by invite only. The admissions interview may take place on-campus in Milan with an admissions representative. If candidates are unable to travel to campus, alumni are available for off-campus interviews. The school also offers virtual interviews. There is no advantage given to candidates who interview on-campus vs. off-campus or remotely.
MBA Applywire
4 YoE at matriculation. T1 Indian engineering college (Mech Eng.). Long term entrepreneurial goal building sports infrastructure and improving access to high quality training facilities and credible pathways to professional leagues. Played football (soccer) extensively through school and college as captain in school. Football community head in Hyderabad with around 60-70 members.
-5 year Division I student athlete
-3x captain
-3.97 masters gpa (business analytics)
-undergrad major is sport management
-4 years at Fortune 500 med tech company (3 different positions)
-started a fund 5 years ago to help families affected by cancer in memory of my mom (plan annual events, present to 200+ people per event, allocate funds to event beneficiaries)
-targeting round 2
-Taking the GRE in Oct
Any advice on a range for a target GRE score and based on my profile do you think the 3.3 will hold me back from those top M7/T15 schools that I plan to apply to?
(I assume to help offset the 3.3, my GRE score will need to be pretty high)
I am thinking of doing Booth and Stanford Full time applications and Kellogg part time and also thinking of doing Booth part time as well since I have a low years of experience in a non consulting role. Knowing all this and my GPA what would an ideal GMAT score look like for me?
I’m in knowledge consulting (a bit more specialised than generalist track with lower client exposure - but I’ve been fortunate to work directly with most of my clients)
Currently 4 yoe
I don’t have anything particularly distinct in my profile apart from this
Bachelors in economics
MBA LiveWire
Application submitted 03 Sep
Application submitted 02 Sep
Submission 6 Aug, Interview invite 17 Aug, Interview 28 Aug, Acceptance Letter 31 Aug