Luigi Bocconi University (Milan/Italy) - Waiver from tuition fees for Master: "MDT"

What you get

You get a tuition waiver worth up to 16,000 EUR. This is either a full waiver of the 16,000 EUR fee or a 50% waiver of 8,000 EUR. It cuts the cost of the Master in Corporate Tax Law (Master in Diritto Tributario dell'Impresa, MDT) at Luigi Bocconi University in Milan. The programme lasts 9 months, from October to July. Up to 2 waivers are awarded each year, based only on merit. The award frees money you would otherwise pay; you do not receive cash.

Who can apply

• Admission first: You must have been admitted to the MDT programme in accordance with the standard admission requirements for the relevant year. Decisions on exemptions are made independently of admission.
• Your record: You have a track record of outstanding academic and professional achievements.
• Field of study: The Master’s programme focuses on corporate tax law and is therefore suitable for students with a background in law or tax law.
• Language: You need English at B2 level or higher before teaching starts. You can show this with a certificate, a university exam or a degree taught in English.
• Nationality: Open to all nationalities.
• No double funding: You must not already be receiving any other scholarship, prize or grant that covers the tuition fees for the Master’s programme. This exemption cannot be combined with other grants from public or private institutions.
• Commitment: If you are granted the exemption, you must attend classes regularly and, as agreed with the Director and the Co-ordinator, help with the day-to-day organisation of the Master’s programme.

How to apply

Upload the application for exemption together with your admission documents via Bocconi’s online application portal. There are three admission rounds, with application deadlines on 23 April, 11 July and 23 September. Scholarship recipients will be selected after all three deadlines have passed, and the results will be announced on 7 October. If you are admitted in an earlier round, you will pay the first instalment upon enrolment and will receive a full refund should you be awarded the scholarship.

How realistic are your chances?

This funding is limited: up to 2 places are available to students on a small, specialised Master’s programme in tax law with a maximum of 40 places, and these are awarded solely on the basis of academic merit. If your academic and professional achievements are clearly outstanding and you meet the language and entry requirements, your prospects are good, as the pool of eligible applicants is small. Applying early is also an advantage.