Bocconi vs. CBS

Hi everyone, I'm in a "bad situation" right now as I got accepted for 2 MSc Programs: - Bocconi - MSc Finance - CBS - MSc Advanced Economics & Finance.

(the cost is not an issue as I got a scholarship for Bocconi and CBS is free for EU students) I tried to quantify pros and cons for each but still I find it very hard to choose

Bocconi +) Brand-name Ranking (#8 in EU, top30 globally) Placement (recruitment days etc.) and seems like graduates have many chances to go to work outside IT) -) tough competition (of which I don't really see the point)

CBS stimulating environment: 25 students selected share some courses with PhD students -) never seen in Rankings

So, what should I do? Any advice is more than welcome!

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Well what is your career goal? I would choose Copenhagen. The school is top notch. I would also rather get stuck in northern Europe than Italy if London IBD is your goal and does not work out. If you want to work in italy for 50 cents on the $ bocconi might be the choice, but overall CBS places better on average. If you are Goldman or Bust then maybe go to bocconi, but for everything else I think CBS has the edge.

 
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