General information for students

All information about University services and the city: accommodation, financial support, facilities for special needs students, Italian language courses and international programmes, insurance, sport.

Siena is a small University city, which faces a significant number of foreign students incoming every year. Exchange students should be aware that it can be very difficult to find accommodation and it is therefore a good idea to find out about and possibly book accommodation in advance.

  • How to reach Siena

    Sienais located in the heart of Tuscanyamid a wide hilly landscape. Sienawelcomes its visitors with a Latin motto at the Porta Camollia "Cor Magis Tibi Saena Pandit" (Sienaopens its heart to you wider than this gate).

  • Entry visa and temporary residency permit

    Students outside of the European Union must request an entry visa from the Italian consulate for the purpose of study prior to arrival in Italy. Once in Italythey must apply for a permit to stay.

  • Accommodation
  • Study abroad

    The opportunities in an international sphere for students of the University and for students in mobility

  • University canteens

    The University Canteens are run by the DSU-Toscana - Azienda regionale per il diritto allo studio universitario, which offers students low cost, full meals, with a varied menu.

  • Medical facilities

    Information on how to register with the Italian National Health Service (Servizio Sanitario Nazionale).

  • Facilities for special needs students

    The Office of Disabled Student Services works towards removing the cultural, physical and psychological barriers that can prevent disabled students from participating fully in university life.

  • Insurance for students

    UniSi students, including those in international mobility, are covered by accident insurance and for third party liability during their study period at UniSi.

  • Financial support for students

    Once admitted to a degree course, students can apply for contributions (free meals, free lodging and scholarships) provided by the Tuscany Agency for University Services.

  • Language courses

    The University Language Centre (Centro Linguistico di Ateneo - CLA) is responsible for the teaching of foreign languages to University students and staff.

  • Italian Language Courses for Exchange Students

    The University of Siena offers Italian language courses for Exchange students with an insufficient knowledge of Italian.

  • Sport

    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.

  • Free time

    The Tuscany Agency for University Services (DSU-Toscana) promotes cultural and recreational activities for university students.

  • Useful numbers

    List of phone numbers of main city services that might be useful to a student living in  Siena.

  • Emergencies