University for Foreigners of Siena
Siena, Italy
Quick facts
- World rank
- #1,801
- Acceptance rate
- 75%
- Students
- 4,000
- International students
- —
- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
- 1916
Overview
The University for Foreigners of Siena (UNISTRASI) is a public university founded in 1917, specializing in the teaching of Italian language and culture to international students. One of only three Italian universities dedicated to this mission, it also offers graduate programs in linguistics, communication, and cultural promotion. It is the official certification center for CILS Italian language proficiency exams.
Fields of study
- Business Administration
- Economics
- Law
- Computer Science
- Engineering
- Social Sciences
- Humanities
- Natural Sciences
- Medicine
- Education
- Arts
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Languages
- Psychology
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
- —
- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
- —
- GPA (minimum)
- —
- Intakes
- —
- Application deadlines
- Varies by program
- Rolling admissions
- No
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
€2,500 – €4,000
From about $2,700 / year
Domestic students
Varies by program
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Information last verified Jul 21, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.