Address: Via Banchi di Sotto 55, 53100 Siena, Toscana, Italy
Life Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Economics & Management (with tech applications)
A document dated 26 December 1240 is the earliest known record of what became the Università degli Studi di Siena, and the university gives 1240 as its year of foundation. The Studium Senese began with teaching in law, grammar and medicine, and it grew in the centre of the Tuscan city of Siena, where many of its buildings still stand in the historic quarters.
Today the university has 15 departments, covering medicine, economics, law and political science, the sciences, and literature, history, philosophy and the arts. Most departments are in central Siena, and others occupy newer buildings on the outskirts.
The directory lists life sciences, environmental sciences and economics and management as main fields. Enrolment figures reported in different sources vary, so the latest numbers should be checked on the official statistics pages. For degree courses, admission and international exchanges, the official website is the place to look.
Domains taught:
AI and Machine Learning, Bioengineering, Bioinformatics, Chemistry, Computer Vision, Data Analytics, Ecology and Sustainability, Life Sciences, Mathematics, Microbiology and Genetics, Physics, Software Engineering, Statistics
Diplomas*:
Bachelor, Doctor, Master
Status:
Public
Partnerships:
Coimbra Group, EUA. International research networks.
Research:
Biotechnology and pharmaceutical sciences, Environmental sustainability and circular economy, ICT for health and cultural heritage.
Famous Alumnis:
Pietro Andrea Mattioli
International recognition**:
Number of staff***:
1000
Current students***:
17000
Foreign students***:
10%
Cumulative former students***:
70000
Pros
Historic university in a beautiful UNESCO city, strong in specific research niches like life sciences.
Cons
Siena is a smaller city, cost of living can be high, engineering options are more limited than larger universities.
Best For
Historic university strong in life sciences and environmental studies.
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*our own picks (our criteria: a mix between domains, diploma delivered, reputation and size), but obviously too many criteria for an apple-to-apple ranking.
FAQ
How old is the University of Siena?
The university dates its foundation to 1240, based on a document of 26 December of that year. It began with schools of law, grammar and medicine.
What was taught first?
Teaching started in law, grammar and medicine. Other subjects were added over the following centuries.
Where are the buildings?
Most departments are in the historic centre of Siena, in Tuscany. Newer buildings stand on the edge of the city.
What departments does the university have?
The university has 15 departments, teaching medicine, law, economics, the sciences and the humanities.
Which fields are highlighted today?
The directory names life sciences, environmental sciences, and economics and management. Medicine and humanities also form a large part of the offer.
Is it a public university?
Yes, it is a public university funded by the Italian state.
Where can I find information on courses and fees?
The official website lists degree courses, admission rules and exchange programmes for international students.
*: without any judgment of the quality, readers are strongly encouraged to check the official status of the exact diploma envisioned as many universities have a mix of recognized diplomas, not recognized, “co-delivered,” “equivalent to”, “some pathways” (…), can change over time, and can be named differently from one country to another.
**: international reputation: is based on some criteria that do not mean much in some domains or specialties (number of researchers, of scientific publications, on budget ….). Our approximate 1-4 scale:
known locally
known locally and internationally
is listed in some of the world university’s classifications
is listed among the 20 firsts in some of world university’s classifications
***: estimated numbers, based on online sources and/or feedbacks. The numbers can vary greatly depending on school organisation (ex.: school is part of a group, it employs internal staff or external consultants or has public staff without employing them …). Refer to all the links provided to have accurate and updated numbers.
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