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University for Foreigners of Siena (Università per Stranieri di Siena)
Italy
https://www.unistrasi.it
Piazza Carlo Rosselli 27/28, 53100 Siena - Italy

The University for Foreigners of Siena is a public university specialized in the teaching of Italian as well as many other languages. It also specializes in scientific research on the diffusion of the Italian language and culture in the world and in contact between Italian and other languages and cultures.

Degrees and Certifications Offered

• Undergraduate Bachelor’s Degrees (Three years) 
• Postgraduate Master’s degrees (Two years) 
• One-year postgraduate non-degree courses (Master level I and Master level II)
• Postgraduate studies
• Ph.D studies
• Italian language and culture courses for foreigners
• Training, refresher and specialization courses for teachers
• E-Learning and distance education
• Certifications for language learners and teachers

All of the undergraduate degree courses, master’s degrees, master programmes, postgraduate schools and certifications of teaching competences are open to Italian and foreign students. They include courses in teaching and promoting Italian language and culture, linguistic and cultural mediation and translation in the tourism business. The Italian language and culture courses are intended for foreigners, who may also sit the Certificate of Italian as a Foreign Language (CILS) exams.

At the University for Foreigners of Siena you can learn European languages including English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese and Catalan, as well as non-European languages such as Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Russian and Korean to become a professional in the tourism, translation, economics, legal and sociological fields.

The university has received the European Label for Languages eleven times, from 2004 to 2018. This is an award given by the European Union for language projects that have promoted the teaching and learning of languages through innovation and effective teaching practices, encouraging awareness of European linguistic heritage and motivating citizens to pursue multilingualism throughout their lives.

In addition, the University has obtained the UNI EN ISO 9001:2008 certification for the Italian language courses, CILS and DITALS certifications. This certification guarantees quality and reliability for all students.

Why study at the University for Foreigners of Siena?

• Because it is an international university with students from all over the world.
• Because it provides a supportive environment for learning Italian and other languages.
• Because it promotes the international mobility of students.
• Because it is committed to providing scholarships for foreign students.
• Because it is committed to providing placements abroad for students on degree courses.
• Because it is located not only in a safe city but also in one rich in culture.

CONTACT INFORMATION
FIELDS OF STUDY
AC
Accounting
AF
Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishery
AR
Archeology
AB
Architecture and Building
AS
Astronomy
BO
Biology
CH
Chemistry
CO
Communications
CS
Computer Science
CA
Culinary Arts
EC
Economics
ESS
Economics & Statistical Sciences
ED
Education
ET
Engineering and Engineering Trades
ES
Environmental Sciences
FA
Fashion
FI
Finance
GE
Geography
HS
Heritage Sciences
HP
Hospitality
IR
International Relations
JI
Journalism and Information
LG
Languages
LW
Law
MG
Management
MP
Manufacturing and Processing
MK
Marketing
MS
Mathematics & Statistics
MC
Medicinal Chemistry & Pharmaceutical Technology
MSD
Medicine, Surgery, & Dentistry
MS
Molecular Sciences
ONPR
Obstetrics, Nursery, Physiotherapy, & Medical Radiology
PA
Performing Arts
PH
Pharmacy
PH
Philosophy
PY
Physics
PS
Political Science
PS
Pyschology
RT
Religion and Theology
SB
Social and Behavioral Science
SO
Sociology
SS
Soil Science
TT
Travel and Tourism
UM
Urban Planning & Land Management
VA
Visual Arts
VD
Visual Design (Graphic Design)
ZO
Zoology

Programmes Offered

Symbols & Programme Name PROGRAMME Degree Level Duration Tuition

Languages

LG
Languages
BACHELOR’S DEGREE IN TEACHING ITALIAN Masters 3 years

Languages

LG
Languages
BACHELOR’S DEGREE IN LINGUISTIC AND CULTURAL MEDIATION Masters 3 years

Languages

LG
Languages
MASTER’S DEGREE IN PUBLISHING, TEACHING AND TOURISM PROMOTION Masters 2 years

Languages

LG
Languages
MASTER’S DEGREE IN LINGUISTICS AND INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION Masters 2 years

Languages

LG
Languages
CILS CENTRE - CERTIFICATION OF ITALIAN AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE Certificate

Languages

LG
Languages
LANGUAGE CENTRE OF THE UNIVERSITY FOR FOREIGNERS OF SIENA Certificate The courses have different durations: 1 month (80 hours), 2 weeks (40 hours), or upon request.

Languages

LG
Languages
Dottorato di Ricerca in Linguistica Storica, Linguistica educativa e italianistica PhD 3 years

Languages

LG
Languages
DITALS Master Course Masters 1 year

Languages

LG
Languages
DITALS CENTRE - TEACHING ITALIAN AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE Certificate

Languages

LG
Languages
FOUNDATION YEAR Certificate 1 year
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