Introduction

The University of Siena is located in Siena, Italy. It is one of the oldest universities in Italy and the world. The school has rigorous academic research, first-class teaching quality, and has cultivated many outstanding talents.

Overview

Number of students: 15,589 students in the 2021-2022 academic year.

Majors: Preparatory courses, undergraduate courses, graduate courses, single-cycle courses, doctoral courses, etc., covering many fields such as humanities, science, medicine, engineering, economics and social sciences.

History and establishment time

The University of Siena was founded on December 26, 1240. It was established on the basis of three older colleges: the School of Law, the School of Arts and Sciences, and the School of Medicine.

School Strength

Faculty: It has a group of professors and experts with profound attainments in various disciplines and rich teaching experience. They are not only fruitful in academic research, but also committed to providing students with high-quality education and guidance to help students grow into professionals in various fields.

Scientific research level: The school attaches great importance to scientific research and actively carries out cutting-edge academic research. It has achieved remarkable scientific research results in many disciplines such as law, medicine, economics, and literature, and has made important contributions to promoting the development of related disciplines. For example, research in the field of medicine provides new ideas and methods for the diagnosis and treatment of diseases; research in the field of law has a positive impact on the improvement of Italy's legal system and legal practice.

International cooperation: Actively carry out extensive cooperation and exchanges with universities and scientific research institutions around the world, and participate in many international research projects and academic cooperation programs. Through cooperation with international partners, the school continues to enhance its international influence, providing students and teachers with a broader international exchange platform, and promoting the sharing of academic resources and cultural exchange and integration.

Nature of the institution

Public university.

Educational philosophy

Focus on cultivating students' comprehensive literacy and innovation ability, emphasize the combination of theory and practice, and encourage students to actively participate in scientific research projects and social practice activities to cultivate students' ability to solve practical problems and social responsibility. At the same time, the school advocates interdisciplinary learning and research, promotes cross-integration between different disciplines, and cultivates compound talents with broad vision and innovative thinking.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key laboratories: It has 18 research centers, among which the more famous ones are the Medical Technology Research Center, Vocational Education Research Center, Medical Information Research Center, Atherosclerosis Research Center, Thoracic Research Center, Rheumatism Prevention and Diagnosis Research Center, etc.

Advantageous disciplines: Law, medicine, economics, literature, linguistics and other disciplines have a high reputation and influence in Italy and even internationally. The law major has trained a large number of outstanding legal talents and made important contributions to the development of the Italian legal industry; the teaching and research level of the medical major is in a leading position, and its affiliated hospitals provide students with rich clinical practice opportunities; graduates of the economics major have performed well in finance, business management and other fields, providing strong talent support for local and national economic development.

Faculty

The school has 15 colleges, including the School of Political Science, the School of Medicine and Surgery, the School of Mathematics, Physics and Natural Sciences, the School of Pharmacy, the School of Economics, the School of Law, the School of Engineering, the School of Literature and Humanities, etc.

Ranking

It ranks 451st in the 2024 THE World University Rankings.

In the 2025 Times World University Rankings, the University of Siena ranks 301-400.

Expenses

Tuition fees: Undergraduate tuition fees generally range from 1,000 to 2,500 euros per year, and graduate tuition fees range from 1,500 to 3,000 euros per year. The specific fees depend on the student's income level and the major chosen.

Other expenses: Students also need to pay student fees of about 150-200 euros per year, as well as books and school supplies of about 200-400 euros/year, and personal living expenses of about 1500-2000 euros/year.

Campus environment

Geographic location: Located in the historic city of Siena, Italy, the campus is surrounded by many historical sites and cultural attractions, such as Siena Cathedral, Piazza del Campo, etc., providing students with a unique learning and living atmosphere, allowing students to absorb knowledge in the rich historical and cultural heritage.

Teaching facilities: The campus has modern teaching facilities, including libraries, laboratories, classrooms, etc. The school's library has a rich collection of books, covering books and journals in various disciplines, providing good resource support for students' learning and research. In addition, the school is also equipped with advanced experimental equipment and computer facilities to meet the needs of teaching and scientific research.

Living facilities: The school provides students with complete living facilities, such as student dormitories, restaurants, sports facilities, etc. The student dormitories are comfortable and well-equipped, providing students with good living conditions. The school's restaurant offers a variety of cuisines to meet the different tastes of students. In addition, the school also has sports facilities such as stadiums and gyms to encourage students to actively participate in physical exercise and enrich their extracurricular life.