Milano-Bicocca 2027/28: 3.4 CGPA Minimum for Pakistani Students, 2+2 and BBA Degrees Not Accepted

Yes, the news is true. The University of Milano-Bicocca in Milan has published new country-by-country entry requirements for the 2027/28 academic year. For students from Pakistan, a master's application now needs a 4-year bachelor's degree with a minimum CGPA of 3.4 out of 4.0, and the university states clearly that the 2+2 academic path is not accepted. Applications that do not meet these basic criteria are excluded automatically, before any professor reads them.

Checked on 26 October 2026 against the university's official application portal and its entry requirements document.

What exactly changed

On 13 October 2026, Milano-Bicocca announced that "starting from the 2027/28 academic year, specific entry requirements will apply to international students", with rules that depend on the country where you studied. Its admissions team first checks every application against formal eligibility criteria and a minimum GPA. Only applications that pass this check are sent to professors for academic evaluation.

Who is not eligible for a master's at Milano-Bicocca

• 2+2 degrees: a two-year bachelor's (for example a BA or BSc pass degree) followed by a two-year master's (MA or MSc) is not accepted, even if together they add up to 16 years. If your BS was completed through a 2-year Associate Degree plus 2 more years, ask the university before you apply, because this is also a two-step path.
• BBA degrees: the university says Bachelor of Business Administration degrees are "explicitly not accepted" as an entry qualification for its master's programmes. This affects many Pakistani business graduates.
• Franchised and TNE degrees: bachelor's degrees taught under a franchise agreement (where a foreign university lets a local institution teach its degree) are not accepted. Other transnational degrees are accepted only if the programme is officially accredited in both countries.
• CGPA below 3.4: applications under the threshold are excluded automatically.

Meeting these rules does not guarantee admission. Each programme can set a higher CGPA or other selection criteria, so read the programme page on the university's DreamApply portal as well.

Deadlines and fee for 2027/28

Master's applicants pay an application fee of EUR 30 on the DreamApply portal. You may also be asked for a CIMEA Statement of Verification or Comparability for your degree.

Before you pay the application fee: a quick checklist

1. Is your bachelor's a single 4-year degree (BS, BSc Hons, BE, BSc Engineering, MBBS, Pharm-D)? If it is 2+2 or a BBA, do not apply for a master's here.
2. Is your CGPA 3.4 or above out of 4.0? If your transcript shows percentage or division only, message the university on DreamApply before applying. You can use our CGPA to percentage calculator to understand your result.
3. Was your degree taught under a franchise of a foreign university? If yes, it will not be accepted.
4. Does the programme you want ask for a higher CGPA or extra documents? Check its page on apply.unimib.it.
5. Do you have an accepted English certificate, or can you get one by 5 February 2027?

Urdu mein khulasa

Milano-Bicocca ne 2027/28 ke liye Pakistani students ki shartein wazeh kar di hain. Master's ke liye 4 saal ki bachelor's degree aur kam az kam 3.4/4.0 CGPA zaroori hai. 2+2 degree (2 saal BA/BSc aur phir 2 saal MA/MSc) aur BBA degree qabool nahi. Shartein poori na hon to application khud ba khud reject ho jati hai aur EUR 30 fee wapas nahi milti. Is liye apply karne se pehle apni degree aur CGPA zaroor check karein.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Milano-Bicocca require 3.4 CGPA for Pakistani students?

Yes. For 2027/28 the university lists a minimum bachelor's GPA of 3.4 out of 4.0 for applicants with Pakistani degrees. Applications below this threshold are excluded automatically.

Is a 2+2 degree accepted at Milano-Bicocca?

No. The university's country table for Pakistan says the 2+2 academic path is not accepted for master's admission. You need a single 4-year honours bachelor's degree, MBBS or Pharm-D.

Can BBA graduates apply for a master's at Milano-Bicocca?

No. The entry requirements say BBA degrees are explicitly not accepted as an entry qualification for its master's programmes.

What is the deadline for Milano-Bicocca 2027/28?

The first call for programmes with unlimited places runs from 22 October to 22 December 2026. Programmes with limited places open for applications in January 2027.

Does a 3.4 CGPA guarantee admission?

No. It only lets your application reach the professors for academic evaluation. Each programme can set its own, higher requirements.

Do these rules apply to other Italian universities?

These rules are for Milano-Bicocca only. Other Italian universities set their own requirements, so always read the official requirements of each university before you pay an application fee.

Sources: University of Milano-Bicocca, International Students – Entry Requirements (13 October 2026) and the linked entry requirements document; 2027/28 Applications Now Open (21 October 2026); apply.unimib.it.