The
University of Siena awards first cycle, second cycle and single long cycle
degrees in the 15 Departments. Postgraduate education at the
University of Siena is carried out in postgraduate schools. Vocational and
advanced master’s programmes (third cycle), training, advanced training and
refresher courses and summer schools, while postgraduate research is performed
in the doctoral schools.
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Bachelor's programmes
Business & Management (2)
Social Sciences (2)
Medicine & Health (1)
- Bachelor Dentistry and Dental ProsthodonticsDepartment of Medical Biotechnologies
About
History
The University of Siena has a rich history and a great knowledge-related tradition, as well a strong commitment to both research and innovation. Students at the University of Siena belong to an academic community that is highly motivated by its thirst for knowledge and learning, and offers numerous innovative services.
Education
The University of Siena awards first cycle, second cycle and single long cycle degrees in the following faculties: Economics, Pharmacy, Law, Engineering, Arts and Humanities, Arts and Humanities in Arezzo, Medicine and Surgery, Mathematical, Physical and Natural Sciences and Political Science, as well as several interfaculty degrees.The teaching activities of the University of Siena’s first and second level courses are generally carried out in one of the nine faculties.Postgraduate education at the University of Siena is carried out in postgraduate schools, master’s programmes, training, advanced training and refresher courses and summer schools, while postgraduate research is performed in the doctoral schools.
Research
Scientific research is carried out within the University’s departments, which are organized into one or more research sectors according to their aims or methods. Within each sector, research activities are launched and coordinated and proposals are defined for the establishment and organization of doctoral research programmes.The consultancy and research activities carried out at the University for third parties are also usually performed within the departments.
Career
The Placement Office - Career Service establishes and manages relations with businesses locally, nationally and internationally to help introduce students and new graduates to the world of work. It sets up work experience placements, offers career advice and orientation.
University Ranking
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2019
351 50
2018
401 100
2017
501
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2019
701 100
2018
801 -100
2017
701
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2019
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2018
384 16
2017
400
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
Services
Student services
Based on a special agreement with the University of Siena, the Azienda Regionale per il Diritto allo Studio Universitario (DSU-Toscana) promotes various cultural and recreational activities for university students.
This Regional Agency also runs students’ scholarships, university apartments and canteens.
The DSU-Toscana encourages students to participate in theatrical and musical events by offering contributions, reduced rates, partial reimbursements of cinema season tickets or passes and organises other cultural initiatives such as guided tours of museums and the area.
Housing services
Limited number of places at the University Residences owned by the Azienda Regionale per il Diritto allo Studio (Regional Office for the Right to Higher Education) are reserved for International exchange students. Almost all of the rooms are twin rooms with 2 beds. The current price per person is 297,00 Euros per month.
Library services
The University has 5 libraries covering the respective educational areas (humanistic-technological; legal-political; economic; scientific; medicalpharmaceutical-biological), situated in various university premises, as well as equipped study and reading rooms.
Medical services
EU students with an European Health Insurance Card can use the public health service Azienda Sanitaria Locale. They can choose a doctor for the entire period of stay at the University Front Office.
For appointments with a specialist can go to the public health centre.
Student Life
Sports facilities
In collaboration with the Regional Authority for Higher Education Grants (Azienda Regionale per il Diritto allo Studio Universitario - ARDSU) and Siena University Sports Centre (CUS), the University promotes sports for students by offering courses for free or at reduced rates in: basketball, football, volleyball, rugby, judo, weight training, fencing and tennis.
The Global Study Awards
Together with the ISIC Association and British Council IELTS, Studyportals offers you the chance to receive up to £10000 to expand your horizon and study abroad. We want to ultimately encourage you to study abroad in order to experience and explore new countries, cultures and languages.
Student Reviews
Good but it can be better
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
I like the environment but the courses of my faculty could actually be improved. The faculty is still quite young.
Anonymous rated 3 out of 5 stars
Nice environment for study, good facilities and good number of international students.
Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars
The University of Siena has many opportunities for the students, such as part time jobs, campus, free Italian language course, canteen etc..