Overview

The PhD in Public Policy and Administration at Università Commerciale Luigi Bocconi is a 4-year PhD program completely taught in English, which started in the academic year 2014-15.

Features

The program strives for maximum social relevance and emphasizes specialisations that are highly valued for both academic and non-academic employment (e.g., NGOs, governmental agencies, the EU, UN departments, think tanks and public policy consultancies).

Successful graduates will be uniquely qualified for high-level policy analysis in sub-national, national, and international organizations.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

The political and social science track is designed for students primarily interested in political, social, and economic processes and outcomes and the role that public policy plays in shaping social change.

The program is particularly oriented to those interested in political and economic dynamics on a global scale and the importance of the international arena for policy development and implementation.

Program faculty has particular strength in areas of comparative politics, demography of family and fertility, economic history, electoral processes, gender, global epidemiology, and political economy.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

84

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Milano, Italy

Disciplines

Public Policy View 4 other PhDs in Public Policy in Italy

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Academic requirements

GRE^®

Required

GMAT

Required

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

84

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Other requirements

General requirements

curriculum vitae;

academic records;

international graduate admission tests scores (GMAT or GRE);

statement of purpose;

up to three reference letters;

other relevant documents

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

15000 EUR / year

≈ 15000 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

15000 EUR / year

≈ 15000 EUR / year

Living costs

Milano

Italy

850 - 1450 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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