SDA Bocconi MBA Deadlines 2025-2026
Instead of having rounds of deadlines, SDA Bocconi reviews MBA applications on a rolling basis. MBA application review is conducted by the adcom between September and July, with the final date to submit an application being May 18, 2026.
The school notes that a decision of admission will be issued within 12 weeks of submitting the application. 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 or GRE 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. 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.
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Applying to deferred programs this year, would love to hear thoughts on my application.
675 GMAT Focus, 3.723 at Non Target Undergraduate, Finance Major. Decent extra curricular on-campus, for internship experience started college with internship at a small ABL shop, interned sophomore summer/junior school year at a large publicly traded mortgage company doing Risk, interned after junior year at a Big4 doing Risk Consulting for FSOs. Returning FT to same B4 in Deals practice.
Would love to hear thoughts. Thanks.
Orthopaedic surgeon with cross-border training/work exposure i.e. UK, HK & Pakistan
• Strong involvement in research, publications, and innovation-related work
• Interested in the intersection of clinical medicine, healthcare systems, digital health, and business
• Long-term goal is to move from being a clinician to a broader leadership role where I can help build, scale, or evaluate healthcare solutions
African female - after 7 years at an international engineering consultancy and 3 in public sector, looking to get into infrastructure finance through an infrastructure focused MBA and internship pipeline. Certified PPP practitioner but not ao much leadership experience. Hoping to join a big 4 infrastructure advisory or infrastructure fund post MBA.
Only applying to Wharton "Deferred" Program (Due to eligibility)
Demographic: Asian Male, 26
Academic Background: B.S. & M.S. in Nuclear Engineering @ Top school in S.Korea
GPA: B.S.(3.76/4.30), M.S.(3.93/4.30)
GMAT Focus: 675 (Q-96th, DI-95th, V-56th)
Pre-MBA Employer: Recieved FT Offer @ Bain (expected start: July 2026)
Post-MBA Goal:
- Short: Banking
- Long: Infrastructure PE
Internships: Internship @ BCG
Research Experience:
4 conferences and several papers under review about Nuclear Fuel Materials, Nuclear Plant Economics & EPC, Nuclear Reactor Core Design
Extracurricular Activities/Leadership:
- Led a consulting project for a nuclear energy company in S.Korea
- Honor Society, College of Engineering
- VP of the student council @ UG department
- Soccer/Baseball team(non-varsity)
Awards:
- 2 x Minister's Award (1st place in Nationwide competition in Energy Sector)
- 5~10 x Minor Awards mostly in Energy & Nuclear Engineering
Honors:
- U.S. Army Commendation Medal
- Presidential Science Scholarship(Awarded by the President of the Korea, one of 25 recipients nationwide) - Fully funded during UG
- Korea Defense Veteran's Association (KDVA) Scholarship
- Honor Society of the College of Engineering