ItalyQS #607SienaPublic UniversityTaught in English, ItalianLiving Stipend OnlyTuition from €500 per yearUniversity of Siena
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ForsaEduforsaedu.comAbout the scholarship program
The University of Siena in Italy offers scholarships to high-achieving international students in English-taught master's programs, usually including a tuition waiver and a cash grant, alongside income-based right-to-study grants through DSU Toscana. Applications follow an annual call as part of the admission process. Details are on the international admissions portal.
Information last verified: October 16, 2026Official source
Tuition for international students
International students (2025/26): fees scaled by the country's GDP per capita relative to Italy, minimum €500 and maximum about €2,711, plus regional tax and stamp duty. Italian Government scholarship holders are fully exempt.
Available programmes
Each programme has its own requirements, documents and benefits. Open it to see them in full with the application steps:
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Siena International Excellence Scholarships 2027–2028
MasterLiving Stipend Only17 majorsNext cycle not announced yet
Life and living
Siena · Italy
Life and living
Siena · Italy
Living in Siena
A UNESCO-listed medieval Tuscan city famous for the Palio horse race, home to the University of Siena (1240).
Student housing
A single student room in Siena rents for about EUR 351 a month on average (Immobiliare.it Insights, August 2026).
Transport for students
University of Siena students get a discounted annual bus pass for EUR 120 under 26 and EUR 170 from 26 (2024 prices).
Top landmarks
Piazza del Campo
Ricardo André Frantz ( User:Tetraktys ) · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Siena Cathedral
Raimond Spekking · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Torre del Mangia
David McSpadden from Daly City, United States · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Studying and living in Italy
Costs and living
Fees at public universities depend on income: for example, at the University of Milan a non-EU student whose family lives abroad pays a first instalment of €146 (2026/27), then a second instalment set by the income bracket of their country. Private universities charge much more. For the visa you must show at least €10,179.85 a year (2026/27) plus the cost of a return ticket. Main funding sources: MAECI scholarships (€1,200 a month in 2026/27), Invest Your Talent in Italy (€10,800 plus a tuition waiver) and regional DSU grants (national minimum €7,171 a year for off-site students in 2026/27, with free housing and meals).
Working while studying
Holders of a study residence permit may work up to 20 hours a week, with a cap of 1,040 hours a year. After a bachelor's or master's degree, the study permit can be converted into a one-year permit to look for work, and then into a work permit once a job is found.
Last verified: October 2026· Source
Guide to studying in ItalyFaculties and programmes
15 faculties · 47 programmes
Faculties and programmes
15 faculties · 47 programmes
Programmes taught at each faculty, with study levels and teaching language where the university publishes them. Admission and funding differ per programme.
Department of Biotechnology, Chemistry and Pharmacy
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishITItalian- Biology· Bachelor:IT· Master, PhD:ITEN
- Chemistry· Bachelor:IT· Master, PhD:ITEN
- PharmacyIT
Department of Life Sciences
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishITItalian- BiologyIT
- Environmental Science· Bachelor:IT· Master, PhD:ITEN
- Nutrition and Dietetics· MasterIT
Department of Physical Sciences, Earth and Environment
BachelorMasterPhDITItalian- Environmental Science
- Geology
- Physics
Department of Information Engineering and Mathematics
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishITItalian- Artificial Intelligence· MasterEN
- Biomedical Engineering· BachelorEN
- Computer ScienceIT
- Electrical Engineering
- Industrial Engineering· Bachelor:IT· Master, PhD:ITEN
- Mathematics· Bachelor:IT· Master:EN· PhD:ITEN
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Department of Economics and Statistics
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishITItalian- Economics
- Finance
- Statistics· MasterEN
Department of Business and Law
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishITItalian- Accounting
- Business Management
- Corporate Law· Bachelor, MasterIT
Department of Law
BachelorMasterPhDITItalian- Corporate Law
- Criminal Law
- Human Rights Law
- International Law
Department of Political and International Sciences
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishITItalian- International Relations· Bachelor:IT· Master, PhD:ITEN
- Political ScienceIT
Department of Social, Political and Cognitive Sciences
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishITItalian- Languages and Literature· Master, PhDEN
- Public RelationsIT
- Social Work· BachelorIT
- SociologyIT
Department of History and Cultural Heritage
BachelorMasterPhDITItalian- Archaeology
- History
Department of Philology and Literary Criticism
BachelorMasterPhDITItalian- Anthropology· Master
- Languages and Literature
- Philosophy
Department of Education, Human Sciences and Intercultural Communication
BachelorMasterPhDITItalian- Curriculum & Instruction
- Hospitality Management· Bachelor
- Languages and Literature· Bachelor, Master
Department of Medical Biotechnologies
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishITItalian- Biology· Master, PhDEN
- Dentistry
Department of Molecular and Developmental Medicine
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishITItalian- Biology· Master, PhDEN
- General MedicineIT
- NursingIT
Department of Medicine, Surgery and Neurosciences
BachelorMasterPhDITItalian- General Medicine
- Medical Laboratory Sciences
- Physical Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps.
Funding type: Living Stipend Only. Announced benefits: €6,000 per year.
Next cycle not announced yet. Follow the official website for updates.
Required documents: Motivation video (max 1 minute), Master's admission application, Application fee (€10).
Apply directly on the official website: https://admission.unisi.it/?p=1218. ForsaEdu does not receive applications or charge any fee.
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