University of Siena

The University of Siena (UNISI), founded in 1240, is one of the oldest universities in the world and a prestigious public research institution in Siena, Tuscany, Italy. Structured into 14 departments, it covers a wide range of disciplines: biomedical and medical sciences, economics, law and political sciences, experimental sciences (biotechnology, chemistry, pharmacy, engineering, mathematics), and humanities (literature, history, philosophy, languages, cultural heritage). UNISI offers first-cycle (bachelor's, 3 years), second-cycle (master's, 2 years), long single-cycle (5–6 years), doctoral research programmes, and a variety of postgraduate and continuing education courses. Many programmes are taught in English, making it accessible to international students. The university participates in 315 Erasmus agreements, has partnerships with 239 universities worldwide, and awards approximately 300 Erasmus scholarships per year. It ranks 572nd globally and 18th in Italy in the QS World University Rankings 2027, and in the 376–400 range in THE WUR 2027. The main campus is in Siena with additional locations in Arezzo and Grosseto. Student services include university halls of residence (via DSU-Toscana), canteens, Italian language courses, sports facilities, and disability support services.