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.
Research
Universities represent the ideal environment for basic research and one in which it has healthy relationship with applied research.
At the University of Siena 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.
An internship can be considered an investment for companies and students. If this interchange is an exchange between different countries, it is enhanced by additional human, social and cultural factors that increase its value.
Distance Learning Courses
Computer Science & IT (1)
Medicine & Health (1)
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (1)
Housing services
In Siena there are different housing options, from university residence to private accommodation (individual/shared apartments or single/double rooms).
Sixty places at the University Halls of Residences, that are owned by the Azienda DSU Toscana (Regional Authority 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.
The International Office will allocate the rooms on a first come, first served basis and will contact students providing an accommodation proposal and giving instructions on how to confirm the reservation.
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.
CUS also arranges the participation of both individuals and teams in competitive sporting events recognised by the respective national federations.