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Master in Management in Milan.

3 business schools in Milan, Italy offering a Master in Management, ranked by Financial Times 2025 standing. Each links through to fees, GMAT, salary and deadline detail.

Master in Management programmes at business schools in Milan, ranked by Financial Times 2025 standing, with each programme's school and tuition.
Rank Program Tuition Profile
1 Università Bocconi Milan · FT #13 · $115k €18,550/year (≈€37,100 over two years)
2 Politecnico di Milano Milan · FT #51 · $73k Income-based (ISEE) up to €3,943/year — ≈€7,886 full programme; most international students pay the maximum
3 Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Milan Non-EU income €9,370/year (≈€18,740 over two years); EU income €6,850/year; Italy-based income €3,800–€11,500/year (income-assessed)

Studying a MiM in Milan means recruiting where the city's employers hire — its consulting, finance and corporate networks sit on the doorstep, and the cohort you graduate into is a local professional network you keep. The trade-off is cost of living, which varies sharply between cities, so weigh tuition and rent when you compare. The 3 schools below all sit in Milan; to widen the search, see every option across Italy.

MiM in Milan: common questions

Which business schools offer a Master in Management in Milan?
We profile 3 business schools in Milan with a Master in Management: Università Bocconi, Politecnico di Milano and Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore. Each links through to its full fees, GMAT, salary and deadline detail. Milan sits in Italy, so all 3 also appear on our wider MiM in Italy directory.
What is the best MiM in Milan?
By Financial Times 2025 standing, the highest-ranked Master in Management in Milan is Università Bocconi (FT #13). "Best" depends on what you want, though — fit, specialisation, cost and career destination matter more than a single rank, so compare each school's profile before you choose. Some Milan schools we profile do not appear in the FT ranking, which reflects participation, not quality.
How much does a MiM in Milan cost?
Tuition for the Milan programs we profile ranges from Income-based (ISEE) up to €3,943/year — ≈€7,886 full programme; most international students pay the maximum (Politecnico di Milano) to €18,550/year (≈€37,100 over two years) (Università Bocconi). Fees exclude living costs, which can be substantial in Milan — so compare total cost of attendance, and confirm the current fee on each school's own page.
Can I study a MiM in Milan in English?
Yes. All 3 programs we profile in Milan are taught entirely in English, so you can complete the degree in English. A working knowledge of the local language still helps with daily life and local internships — confirm the language of instruction on each program's page.
Do I need the GMAT for a MiM in Milan?
2 of the 3 programs we profile in Milan do not require the GMAT or GRE (some are test-optional or waive it under conditions); the rest ask for a test. Policies change each cycle, so confirm on each school's admissions page. Our directory of MiM programs in Europe without the GMAT lists the test-free options.