University of Siena
Siena, Italy
Overview
Founded 1240 but traces its history to a school of Roman Law, 1056.
Recognized as Studium Generale, confirmed by Frederick II 1248, and Pope Innocent IV 1252. Became a State institution 1859.
A State institution enjoying administrative autonomy. Financially supported by the State, the Municipality and the Province of Siena, and other bodies.
Location & Contact
Below are the location pin, postal details, and primary contact methods for University of Siena. International applicants should account for postal mail processing time when sending physical documents.
Academic Details
Scale, staffing, and recognition figures for University of Siena are summarised below. These numbers help you size the institution against your shortlist and weigh academic depth alongside programme fit.
Degrees
The degrees on offer at University of Siena, sorted by level. Awarding-versus-validating distinctions affect long-term recognition of the qualification beyond University of Siena.
Master's 17 programs
Master's programmes develop advanced specialised expertise, suited to senior industry positions and applied research.
- Archaeology
- Business Administration
- Cosmetology
- Educational Technology
- Environmental Studies
- Geography
- Geological Engineering
- Health Sciences
- Heritage Preservation
- International Relations and Diplomacy
- Jewellery Art
- Management
- Natural Resources
- Pharmacology
- Psychology
- Publishing and Book Trade
- Traditional and Complementary Medicine and Therapy
Other 29 programs
- Anthropology
- Biochemistry
- Biological and Life Sciences
- Biology
- Biotechnology
- Chemistry
- Classical Languages
- Computer Engineering
- Earth Sciences
- Economics
- Electronic Engineering
- Electronics and Automation
- Engineering
- Engineering Management
- Environmental Studies
- Ethnology
- Geology
- Health Sciences
- Information Sciences
- Law
- Literature
- Management
- Mathematics
- Midwifery
- Molecular Biology
- Nursing
- Physics
- Rehabilitation and Therapy
- Statistics
Faculties & Divisions
University of Siena's subject-coverage map. Specialised laboratories and facilities are usually controlled by their host faculty, which affects access for cross-departmental students.
Economics (Faculty) 9 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Banking
- Business Administration
- Econometrics
- Economics
- Environmental Management
- Finance
- International Business
- International Economics
- Tourism
Common Career Paths
- Economist
- Policy Analyst
- Financial Consultant
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Engineering (Faculty) 4 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Computer Engineering
- Electronics and Automation
- Engineering
- Telecommunications Engineering
Common Career Paths
- Engineer
- Project Manager
- Technical Consultant
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Humanities and Philosophy (Faculty) 11 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Ancient Civilizations
- Archaeology
- Art History
- Cognitive Sciences
- Education
- Educational Sciences
- Heritage Preservation
- History
- Literature
- Modern Languages
- Philosophy
Common Career Paths
- Researcher
- Editor
- Cultural Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Humanities and Philosophy (Faculty) 9 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Anthropology
- Archaeology
- Art History
- Classical Languages
- Communication Studies
- History
- Literature
- Modern Languages
- Philosophy
Common Career Paths
- Researcher
- Editor
- Cultural Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Law (Faculty) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Law
Common Career Paths
- Lawyer
- Legal Consultant
- Compliance Officer
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Mathematics, Physics, and Natural Sciences (Faculty) 9 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Earth Sciences
- Environmental Studies
- Geology
- Mathematics
- Natural Sciences
- Physics
- Physiology
Common Career Paths
- Physicist
- Research Scientist
- Data Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Medicine and Surgery (Faculty) 27 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Biophysics
- Cosmetology
- Dental Hygiene
- Dentistry
- Dermatology
- Dietetics
- Forensic Medicine and Dentistry
- Gastroenterology
- Laboratory Techniques
- Medicine
- Microbiology
- Nursing
- Nutrition
- Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- Ophthalmology
- Osteopathy
- Paediatrics
- Physical Therapy
- Psychiatry and Mental Health
- Radiology
- Rheumatology
- Speech Therapy and Audiology
- Sports Medicine
- Surgery
- Toxicology
- Urology
- Virology
Common Career Paths
- Physician
- Medical Researcher
- Clinical Specialist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Pharmacy (Faculty) 12 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Cosmetology
- Criminal Law
- Forensic Medicine and Dentistry
- International Law
- Labour Law
- Nutrition
- Organic Chemistry
- Pharmacology
- Pharmacy
- Public Law
- Statistics
- Traditional and Complementary Medicine and Therapy
Common Career Paths
- Pharmacist
- Clinical Pharmacist
- Pharmaceutical Researcher
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Political Science (Faculty) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Political Sciences
- Social Work
Common Career Paths
- Research Scientist
- Lab Technician
- Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Programs Offered
Every programme University of Siena offers, searchable by name and grouped by level. Pathway programmes leading from foundation to bachelor entry are sometimes listed separately from full degree programmes.
Bachelor's Degree
34 programmes
Browse 34 programmes at University of Siena for undergraduate entry. Each combines core theory with the credits needed to progress toward honours or a master's.
Ingegneria Informatica e dell'Informazione General Engineering 3 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Ingegneria Gestionale General Engineering 3 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Tecnologie per LAmbiente, le Costruzioni e il Territorio Building Surveying 3 years On-campus
Restricted admission — local entrance test (numero programmato locale)
Scienze del Servizio Sociale Social Work 3 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Ostetricia (Abilitante alla Professione Sanitaria di Ostetrica/o) Nursing 3 years On-campus
Restricted admission — national entrance test (numero programmato nazionale)
Infermieristica (Abilitante alla Professione Sanitaria di Infermiere) Nursing 3 years On-campus
Restricted admission — national entrance test (numero programmato nazionale)
Tecniche di Radiologia Medica, per Immagini e Radioterapia (Abilitante alla Professione Sanitaria di Tecnico di Radiologia Medica) Biomedical & Laboratory Sciences 3 years On-campus
Restricted admission — national entrance test (numero programmato nazionale)
Tecniche di Laboratorio Biomedico (Abilitante alla Professione Sanitaria di Tecnico di Laboratorio Biomedico) Biomedical & Laboratory Sciences 3 years On-campus
Restricted admission — national entrance test (numero programmato nazionale)
Tecniche di Fisiopatologia Cardiocircolatoria e Perfusione Cardiovascolare (Abilitante alla Professione Sanitaria di Tecnico di Fisiopatologia Cardiocircolatoria e Perfusione Cardiovascolare) Biomedical & Laboratory Sciences 3 years On-campus
Restricted admission — national entrance test (numero programmato nazionale)
Tecniche Audioprotesiche (Abilitante alla Professione Sanitaria di Audioprotesista) Biomedical & Laboratory Sciences 3 years On-campus
Restricted admission — national entrance test (numero programmato nazionale)
Igiene Dentale (Abilitante alla Professione Sanitaria di Igienista Dentale) Biomedical & Laboratory Sciences 3 years On-campus
Restricted admission — national entrance test (numero programmato nazionale)
Dietistica (Abilitante alla Professione Sanitaria di Dietista) Biomedical & Laboratory Sciences 3 years On-campus
Restricted admission — national entrance test (numero programmato nazionale)
Matematica Mathematics 3 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Scienze Geologiche Earth Sciences & Geology 3 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Scienze Ambientali e Naturali Environmental Sciences 3 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Fisica e Tecnologie Avanzate Physics & Astronomy 3 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Scienze Chimiche Chemistry 3 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Ortottica ed Assistenza Oftalmologica (Abilitante alla Professione Sanitaria di Ortottista ed Assistente di Oftalmologia) Rehabilitation Sciences 3 years On-campus
Restricted admission — national entrance test (numero programmato nazionale)
Scienze Biologiche Biological Sciences 3 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Biotecnologie Biotechnology 3 years On-campus
Restricted admission — local entrance test (numero programmato locale)
Logopedia (Abilitante alla Professione Sanitaria di Logopedista) Rehabilitation Sciences 3 years On-campus
Restricted admission — national entrance test (numero programmato nazionale)
Scienze Politiche Politics & International Relations 3 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Agribusiness Agriculture 3 years On-campus
Restricted admission — local entrance test (numero programmato locale)
Tecniche della Prevenzione nell'Ambiente e nei Luoghi di Lavoro (Abilitante alla Professione Sanitaria di Tecnico della Prevenzione nell'Ambiente e nei Luoghi di Lavoro) Public Health 3 years On-campus
Restricted admission — national entrance test (numero programmato nazionale)
Fisioterapia (Abilitante alla Professione Sanitaria di Fisioterapista) Rehabilitation Sciences 3 years On-campus
Restricted admission — national entrance test (numero programmato nazionale)
Lingue per la Comunicazione Interculturale e d'Impresa Linguistics & Language Studies 3 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Studi Letterari e Filosofici Literature 3 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Scienze dell'Educazione e della Formazione Education & Teaching 3 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Scienze Storiche e del Patrimonio Culturale Art History 3 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Economia e Commercio Business Administration 3 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Economics And Management Business Administration 3 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Scienze Economiche e Bancarie Economics 3 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Servizi Giuridici Legal Studies 3 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Scienze della Comunicazione Communication Studies 3 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
No programmes match your filter in this level.
Master's Degree
39 programmes
University of Siena offers 39 programmes at master's level — postgraduate programmes that deepen a specialism, usually over one to two years after a bachelor's degree.
Scienze Riabilitative delle Professioni Sanitarie Rehabilitation Sciences 2 years On-campus
Restricted admission — national entrance test (numero programmato nazionale)
Biodiversity, Conservation And Environmental Quality Biological Sciences 2 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Artificial Intelligence And Automation Engineering Computer Sciences 2 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Engineering Management Engineering Management 2 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Electronics And Communications Engineering Electronics 2 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Sostenibilita' Sociale e Management del Welfare Social Work 2 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Biologia Biological Sciences 2 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Scienze Infermieristiche e Ostetriche Nursing 2 years On-campus
Restricted admission — national entrance test (numero programmato nazionale)
Chemistry Chemistry 2 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Metodi Statistici e Data Analytics Applied Mathematics & Statistics 2 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Ecotossicologia e Sostenibilità Ambientale Environmental Sciences 2 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Risorse e Pericolosità Geologiche del Territorio Earth Sciences & Geology 2 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Chimica per le Scienze Agroalimentari Chemistry 2 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Applied Mathematics Mathematics 2 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Medical Biotechnologies Biotechnology 2 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Genetic Counsellors Biotechnology 2 years On-campus
Restricted admission — local entrance test (numero programmato locale)
Biotechnologies Of Human Reproduction Biotechnology 2 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Sustainable Industrial Pharmaceutical Biotechnology Biotechnology 2 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Biologia Sanitaria Biological Sciences 2 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Strategie e Tecniche della Comunicazione Communication Studies 2 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Economia per l'Ambiente e la Sostenibilita' Economics 2 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Storia dell'Arte Art History 2 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Finance - Finanza Finance, Banking & Insurance 2 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Language And Mind: Linguistics And Cognitive Studies - Mente e Linguaggio: Linguistica e Studi Cognitivi Linguistics & Language Studies 2 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Lingue per l'Impresa e Lo Sviluppo Linguistics & Language Studies 2 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Storia e Filosofia Philosophy & Ethics 2 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Lettere Classiche Classical Studies & Ancient History 2 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Lettere Moderne Literature 2 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Archeologia Archaeology 2 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Scienze per la Formazione e la Consulenza Pedagogica nelle Organizzazioni Education & Teaching 2 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Scienze della Formazione Primaria Education & Teaching 2 years On-campus
Restricted admission — national entrance test (numero programmato nazionale)
Economics Economics 2 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Economia e Gestione degli Intermediari Finanziari Business Administration 2 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
International Accounting And Management Business Administration 2 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Management e Governance Business Administration 2 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Antropologia e Linguaggi dell'Immagine Social & Cultural Studies 2 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Scienze Internazionali Politics & International Relations 2 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Scienze delle Amministrazioni Public Administration 2 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Public And Cultural Diplomacy - Diplomazia Pubblica e Culturale Development Studies 2 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
No programmes match your filter in this level.
Associate, Certificate & Other Qualifications
5 programmes
University of Siena lists 5 programmes outside the standard bachelor-to-doctorate ladder — vocational and pathway awards that often carry credit toward a later full degree.
Chimica e Tecnologia Farmaceutiche Pharmacy 5 years On-campus
Restricted admission — local entrance test (numero programmato locale)
Farmacia Pharmacy 5 years On-campus
Restricted admission — local entrance test (numero programmato locale)
Medicina e Chirurgia Medicine 6 years On-campus
Restricted admission — national entrance test (numero programmato nazionale)
Dentistry And Dental Prosthodontics Dentistry 6 years On-campus
Restricted admission — national entrance test (numero programmato nazionale)
Giurisprudenza Law 5 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
No programmes match your filter in this level.
How to apply to University of Siena
The standard application path for University of Siena, broken into five practical steps with the documents and channels you will need at each stage.
- 1 Find a programme that fits your goals
Begin by reviewing the programmes section above. University of Siena offers 78 programmes grouped by qualification level. Decide on a target tier (bachelor's, master's, or doctoral) before narrowing by subject.
- 2 Confirm you meet the requirements
Each programme at University of Siena has its own entry requirements — academic minimums, language proficiency, supporting documents, and sometimes interviews or portfolios. Check the programme-specific page or contact admissions to confirm eligibility.
- 3 Assemble your application package
Most applications require certified academic records, identification documents, language test certificates (IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent for English-medium programmes), CV/résumé, and a statement of purpose. Allow extra time for document authentication.
- 4 Submit your application
Apply directly via University of Siena's online portal at www.unisi.it. Complete the application form, upload supporting documents, and pay any application fee. Confirmation emails typically arrive within a few business days.
- 5 Contact admissions and follow up
After submitting, confirm receipt with the admissions office and track your application status through the portal. Set reminders for any interview requests, additional document submissions, or admission decision deadlines.
Frequently Asked Questions about University of Siena
Common questions students ask about University of Siena — answers pulled straight from the institution's published profile.
In which city is University of Siena?
University of Siena is based in Siena, Italy.
Is University of Siena a public or private institution?
University of Siena is a public institution.
What degrees does University of Siena offer?
Programmes at University of Siena cover master's programmes.
Is University of Siena accredited?
Yes, University of Siena is recognised by Ministry of Education, University and Research.
What is University of Siena's official website?
You can find University of Siena online at www.unisi.it.
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