Law Double Degree Bocconi University

Students apply for the DDP at the University of St.Gallen (HSG) and complete two semesters at HSG and two semesters at Bocconi. As a result of the cooperation between the two schools and the mutual recognition of course work, it is possible for participants to complete a MIL, MLaw or MLE at the HSG and a LLM at Bocconi University in just two years. 

MIL, MLaw and MLE students can apply for the double degree programme with Bocconi University School of Law. Admission criteria include:

• Academic performance
• Motivation and extracurricular involvement
• Proficiency in English

MIL (69 ECTS - within 2 semesters (DDP Bocconi))

• Compulsory subjects  (18 ECTS)​
• Cluster courses, legal electives  (24 ECTS)
• Contextual studies (9 ECTS)​
• Master's thesis (18 ECTS)​

MLaw (69 ECTS -  within 2 semesters (DDP Bocconi))

• Compulsory subjects (26 ECTS)​
• Core electives (16 ECTS)​
• Contextual studies (9 ECTS)​
• Master's thesis (18 ECTS)​

MLE (69 ECTS - within 2 semesters (DDP Bocconi))

• Compulsory subjects (18 ECTS)​
• Core electives (27 ECTS)​
• Contextual studies (6 ECTS)​
• Master's thesis (18 ECTS)​

• Fundamental courses & European Business and Social Law (EBSL) seminar
• Electives in chosen specialization
• Professional skills Seminars
• 30 ECTS transferred to HSG Degree

Details:

• two compulsory fundamentals courses & one compulsory EBSL seminar​
• three core electives in Business Law, Digital Law and Public & Social Law​
• Elective courses and professional skills seminars​: LLM in European Business and Social Law - Bocconi University​
• 60 ECTS are completed at Bocconi (within two semesters)– the overall grade average of the courses will be transferred to the HSG degree in independent electives, contextual studies. ​
• Write Master’s thesis with HSG supervisors and get it credited at Bocconi. 

After beginning the MIL, MLaw or MLE programme, you can apply in Autumn Semester.

Application requirements

• Letter of Motivation (written independently, no AI)

• Current Curriculum vitae 

• English language certificate: TOEFL (100) or IELTS (7) no older than 2 years by the time of the application deadline.

• Minimum grade average: 5.00 (Transcript of the final grades of the B.A. with Diploma Supplement and minimum GPA of 5.00, incl. Grading Scale)

   

Application period for Autumn semester 2027

Application in the autumn semester via the Mobility-Online portal

Late or incomplete applications are not considered.

Tuition fees & other costs

Tuition fees are paid at the HSG during the Bocconi semesters abroad. HSG students are exempt from the basic tuition fees at Bocconi University, but bear all other costs associated with their semesters abroad in Italy. Costs incurred include expenses for travel, accommodation, meals and insurance, which may vary. For more information, please contact Student Mobility Services.

Financial support

• SEMP (Swiss European Mobility Programme): Students from Swiss universities can receive a SEMP scholarship for their semesters abroad in Europe.
• Support programmes & scholarships: Some partner universities offer additional financial support or scholarships for DDP participants.

Contact us for further information