University of Siena: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #551 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #227 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #21 of 88 | In Italy |
| #3 of 6 | In Tuscany |
| #1 of 2 | In Siena |
| #119 of 1,104 | For Plastic Surgery |
| Top50% | For 190 other topics |
Quick Review
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.unisi.it
- Languages
- Italian
- Acceptance rate
- 33%*
* The University of Siena is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate (maturità) |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | October to June (October - January; March-June) |
Research profile
University of Siena is a world-class research university with 52,112 scientific papers published and 1,558,910 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Medicine, Chemistry, Genetics, Engineering, Computer Science, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Physics, Biochemistry, and Environmental Science.
University of Siena majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 425 | 2237 |
| 1994 | 461 | 2482 |
| 1995 | 478 | 3065 |
| 1996 | 619 | 3694 |
| 1997 | 598 | 4298 |
| 1998 | 584 | 4924 |
| 1999 | 658 | 5986 |
| 2000 | 769 | 7357 |
| 2001 | 800 | 8213 |
| 2002 | 1038 | 9948 |
| 2003 | 1108 | 12551 |
| 2004 | 1137 | 14656 |
| 2005 | 1234 | 17859 |
| 2006 | 1331 | 21186 |
| 2007 | 1491 | 24543 |
| 2008 | 1457 | 28250 |
| 2009 | 1754 | 33331 |
| 2010 | 1687 | 37409 |
| 2011 | 1762 | 44314 |
| 2012 | 1802 | 50930 |
| 2013 | 1696 | 55088 |
| 2014 | 1765 | 60526 |
| 2015 | 1823 | 64232 |
| 2016 | 1942 | 70141 |
| 2017 | 1890 | 75024 |
| 2018 | 1971 | 84040 |
| 2019 | 2190 | 94435 |
| 2020 | 2510 | 110574 |
| 2021 | 2484 | 127973 |
| 2022 | 2565 | 121616 |
| 2023 | 2621 | 123942 |
| 2024 | 2428 | 120200 |
| 2025 | 2104 | 104959 |
Tuition
The tuition table for University of Siena gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Annual Tuition (EUR) |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | 2,800 |
| Master's Degree | 3,300 |
| PhD Program | Free |
The University of Siena has financial aid programs.
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by University of Siena.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Master Universitario di 1° Livello | Business Administration, Health Sciences, Heritage Preservation, International Relations and Diplomacy, Jewellery Art, Management, Psychology, Publishing and Book Trade, Traditional and Complementary Medicine and Therapy |
|---|---|
| Master Universitario di 2° Livello | Archaeology, Cosmetology, Educational Technology, Environmental Studies, Geography, Geological Engineering, Health Sciences, Management, Natural Resources, Pharmacology, Traditional and Complementary Medicine and Therapy |
| Laurea Magistrale | Anthropology, Biology, Chemistry, Classical Languages, Computer Engineering, Earth Sciences, Economics, Electronic Engineering, Electronics and Automation, Engineering, Engineering Management, Environmental Studies, Ethnology, Geology, Law, Literature, Management, Mathematics, Midwifery, Nursing, Rehabilitation and Therapy, Statistics |
| Dottorato di Ricerca | Biochemistry, Biological and Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Economics, Engineering, Health Sciences, Information Sciences, Law, Literature, Molecular Biology, Physics |
University of Siena alumni
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Gianna Nannini
- Occupations
- musiciancomposerguitaristsongwritersinger
- Biography
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Gianna Nannini is an Italian singer and songwriter. Her most notable songs include "America" (1979), "Fotoromanza" (1984), "I maschi" (1987), "Meravigliosa creatura" (1995), "Sei nell'anima" (2006) and "Bello e impossibile" (1986). The latter became a hit across Europe, especially in Austria, Germany, Italy and Switzerland.
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Brunori Sas
- Occupations
- singer-songwriterrecord producer
- Biography
-
Dario Brunori, known professionally as Brunori Sas, is an Italian singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. He reached number one on the FIMI albums chart in 2020 with Cip!, his fifth album. He also placed third in the Sanremo Music Festival 2025 with "L'albero delle noci".
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Pius II
- Occupations
- Catholic priesthistorianuniversity teacherpoetdiplomat
- Biography
-
Pope Pius II, born Enea Silvio Bartolomeo Piccolomini (Latin: Aeneas Silvius Bartholomeus; 18 October 1405 – 14 August 1464), was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 19 August 1458 to his death in 1464.
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Carlo Cottarelli
- Occupations
- economist
- Biography
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Carlo Cottarelli is an Italian economist and former director of the International Monetary Fund.
University of Siena faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Economics | Banking, Business Administration, Econometrics, Economics, Environmental Management, Finance, International Business, International Economics, Tourism |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Engineering | Computer Engineering, Electronics and Automation, Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering |
| Faculty : Humanities and Philosophy | Ancient Civilizations, Archaeology, Art History, Cognitive Sciences, Education, Educational Sciences, Heritage Preservation, History, Literature, Modern Languages, Philosophy |
| Faculty : Humanities and Philosophy | Anthropology, Archaeology, Art History, Classical Languages, Communication Studies, History, Literature, Modern Languages, Philosophy |
| Faculty : Law | Law |
| Faculty : Mathematics, Physics, and Natural Sciences | Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Environmental Studies, Geology, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Physics, Physiology |
| Faculty : Medicine and Surgery | Biophysics, Cosmetology, Dental Hygiene, Dentistry, Dermatology, Dietetics, Forensic Medicine and Dentistry, Gastroenterology, Laboratory Techniques, Medicine, Microbiology, Nursing, Nutrition, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, Osteopathy, Paediatrics, Physical Therapy, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Radiology, Rheumatology, Speech Therapy and Audiology, Sports Medicine, Surgery, Toxicology, Urology, Virology |
| Faculty : Pharmacy | Cosmetology, Criminal Law, Forensic Medicine and Dentistry, International Law, Labour Law, Nutrition, Organic Chemistry, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Public Law, Statistics, Traditional and Complementary Medicine and Therapy |
| Faculty : Political Science | Political Sciences, Social Work |
General information
| Alternative names | UNISI Università degli Studi di Siena |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1240 |
| Accreditation | Ministry of Education, University and Research |
Location and contacts
| Address | Via Banchi di Sotto 55 Siena, 53100 Italy |
|---|---|
| City population | 53,000 |