Bachelor in Business and Economics at University of Brescia
Three-year English-taught bachelor's at the University of Brescia (L-18) in management, accounting, economics and business law for companies in international markets, with open access and a non-selective CEnT-S maths test.
Bachelor
3 years
Brescia
English
University of Brescia
Business and Economics is a three-year, 180 ECTS bachelor's in class L-18, taught in English by the University of Brescia's Department of Economics and Management. It covers business, economics, law and quantitative methods for international firms. Fees depend on country and income, and it can be tuition-free for eligible students.
Entry requirements
- A secondary school diploma, or a foreign qualification after at least 12 years of schooling that gives access to university in its own system.
- English at B2 level, shown by one of the certificates the degree accepts; graduates of English-taught programmes and citizens of listed English-speaking countries are exempt.
- The CEnT-S test by CISIA: only the mathematics section counts, and a score below 11 means extra maths requirements rather than refusal.
- Non-EU applicants living abroad: a reserved place for non-EU students and a type D study visa.
- On enrolment: legalised diploma and transcript with a declaration of value, or the CIMEA statements of verification and comparability.
About the programme
Business and Economics is a three-year bachelor's degree of 180 ECTS in class L-18, Economic and Business Management Science, run by the Department of Economics and Management of the University of Brescia. It is taught in person and in English in Brescia, and access is open, with a non-selective maths test.
The degree prepares people to manage companies that operate in international markets, whatever their size or sector: manufacturing, trade or services. It suits school leavers who want a broad business education in English and are interested in how firms enter and compete in foreign markets.
What you will study
The plan gives similar weight to four areas: business, economics, law and quantitative subjects. Business courses cover accounting, management control, strategy, organisation and marketing, while law courses place the firm in national, European and international rules. Compulsory course units in the 2026/27 cohort plan include:
- Principles of Management, Financial Accounting and Management Accounting
- Microeconomics, Macroeconomics and European Economic Policy
- Mathematics, Financial Mathematics and Statistics
- European and Italian Public Law, European and Italian Private Law and European Business Law
- Marketing and Strategy and Organization
- Financial Markets and Institutions and Economic History
- Computational Thinking and a Digital Skills Lab
How the programme is taught
Practical work carries real weight: workshops, internships and the final thesis together account for 10 of the 180 credits. In the third year you choose one option such as an internship, a coding lab, a data visualisation lab, a sustainability reporting lab or courses in operations research and quantitative finance. The first year also includes a second foreign language, French, German or Spanish, or Italian for students who do not yet have it at B1 level.
Electives in the second and third years add between 6 and 12 credits each year. Several of the electives listed in the plan carry Italian titles, so check the teaching language before choosing. The degree ends with a 4 ECTS Final Project, a written report in English that can build on an internship, a training project or a topic from your courses, and can be prepared in Italy or abroad.
Career paths
Graduates start as junior managers in one area of a business, either on staff or as external consultants, supporting more experienced professionals. The official profile lists these functions:
- accounting and administration
- sales and marketing
- treasury and finance
- procurement and supplier relations
They work across all sectors, especially in companies that sell to, buy from or produce in foreign markets. Other routes include roles in a family business, starting a venture, or training towards the certified accountant and auditor professions after the required internship and state exam.
Fees and scholarships
UniBS sets fees for students with a study visa by country of origin and degree. In the 2026/27 table, students from lower-middle income countries pay a flat €1,000 a year, including regional tax and stamp duty, and can ask for a reduction with an ISEE parificato. The regional DSU scholarship is managed by UniBS itself and eligible students can apply each year, so this programme can be tuition-free for eligible students.
How to apply from outside the EU
Non-EU applicants living abroad can enrol only if places are reserved for them, so check the admissions page first. You then register on the UniBS student portal, which for 2026/27 opened in March 2026, sit the CEnT-S and request your study visa through Universitaly; for 2026/27 the visa application was due by 31 August 2026.
After arriving, you submit your legalised school diploma and transcript with a declaration of value, or the CIMEA statements of verification and comparability. The 2027/28 calendar is not published yet.
How ApplyAZ helps
If this programme fits your goals, ApplyAZ can include it in a shortlist of 20 to 30 English-taught programmes at Italian public universities. We write your CV and a tailored statement of purpose, submit your applications and Universitaly pre-enrolment, file your DSU scholarship application and prepare your visa file, with a named person on each stage. The university decides admission, the region decides the scholarship and the consulate decides the visa. See how ApplyAZ works or check your eligibility.
Questions and answers
Is Business and Economics taught fully in English?
Yes. The bachelor's is taught in English at the University of Brescia, in class L-18, over three years and 180 ECTS. The final project is also written and presented in English.
What do I need to apply?
A secondary school diploma after at least 12 years of schooling that gives access to university in your country, plus English at B2 level through a recognised certificate. Some native speakers and English-medium graduates are exempt.
Is there an entrance test?
Yes, the CEnT-S by CISIA, but it is not selective. Only the mathematics section counts. A score below 11 does not stop you enrolling, but you get extra maths requirements to clear in the first year.
Do I need to speak Italian?
No. Teaching is in English. Students who do not already have Italian at B1 level take a 6 ECTS Italian Language for Foreigners course in the first year.
How much does it cost?
For 2026/27, students from lower-middle income countries pay €1,000 a year, with a possible reduction through ISEE parificato. Eligible students can also apply for the regional DSU scholarship run by UniBS.
What jobs does it lead to?
Junior roles in accounting, administration, marketing, sales, treasury, finance and procurement, mainly in companies working with international markets.
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