{"id":10857,"date":"2026-06-08T09:29:59","date_gmt":"2026-06-08T09:29:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mastershub.it\/general-info\/universita-per-stranieri-di-siena\/"},"modified":"2026-07-01T08:25:48","modified_gmt":"2026-07-01T08:25:48","slug":"university-for-foreigners-of-siena","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mastershub.it\/en\/university-italy-international-students\/state-universities\/university-for-foreigners-of-siena\/","title":{"rendered":"University for Foreigners of Siena: Languages \u200b\u200band Cultural Mediation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; custom_margin_phone=&#8221;10px||||false|false&#8221; custom_margin_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px||true|false&#8221; background_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row 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20px}.mh-sg{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}.mh-ghost{font-size:52px}.mh-cc{border-radius:10px}.mh-ch{padding:14px 20px}.mh-ci2{padding:10px 20px}.mh-mc{border-radius:10px}.mh-ic{padding:20px}.mh-semantic{padding:22px 20px}.mh-toc{padding:14px 20px}.mh-lb{flex-direction:row;align-items:center;min-width:auto;max-width:100%;padding:12px 0;gap:16px}.mh-lb img{max-width:120px;max-height:50px;flex-shrink:0}.mh-lbadge{width:auto;flex:1;padding:10px 12px}}<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/style>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div class=\"mh-wrap\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<header class=\"mh-hdr mh-a d1\">\n<div class=\"mh-ghost\" id=\"mh-ghost\">State University<\/div>\n<div class=\"mh-hi\">\n<div><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<nav class=\"mh-bc\"><a href=\"\/\">Home<\/a><span class=\"mh-bc-sep\">\u203a<\/span><a href=\"\/en\/category\/italian-universities\/\">Italian Universities<\/a><span class=\"mh-bc-sep\">\u203a<\/span><span>Universit\u00e0 per Stranieri di Siena<\/span><\/nav>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><a class=\"mh-pill\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mastershub.it\/en\/category\/university-italy-international-students\/state-universities\/\" id=\"mh-cat\"><svg width=\"9\" height=\"9\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.5\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><\/svg>State University<\/a><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<h1 class=\"mh-h1\">University for Foreigners of Siena: Italian, languages and cultural mediation in the city of the Palio<\/h1>\n<pee class=\"mh-sum\">Founded in 1917, the University for Foreigners of Siena is the world&#8217;s oldest institution for teaching Italian to foreigners. With 85% international students, it is famous for CILS certifications and Italian language courses in one of Europe&#8217;s most beautiful medieval cities.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div class=\"mh-meta\">\n<div class=\"mh-mi\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><rect x=\"3\" y=\"4\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" rx=\"2\"\/><line x1=\"16\" y1=\"2\" x2=\"16\" y2=\"6\"\/><line x1=\"8\" y1=\"2\" x2=\"8\" y2=\"6\"\/><line x1=\"3\" y1=\"10\" x2=\"21\" y2=\"10\"\/><\/svg><span>May 2026<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"mh-mi\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path d=\"M20 21v-2a4 4 0 00-4-4H8a4 4 0 00-4 4v2\"\/><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"7\" r=\"4\"\/><\/svg><span>Admin<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"mh-mi\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><polyline points=\"12 6 12 12 16 14\"\/><\/svg><span>~5 min read<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/div>\n<div class=\"mh-lb\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mastershub.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Universita-per-Stranieri-di-Siena.png\" alt=\"Logo Universit\u00e0 per Stranieri di Siena\" width=\"200\" loading=\"eager\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"mh-lbadge\">\n<div class=\"mh-lbadge-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M12 2l3.09 6.26L22 9.27l-5 4.87 1.18 6.88L12 17.77l-6.18 3.25L7 14.14 2 9.27l6.91-1.01L12 2z\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n<p><span>CILS certification \u00b7 85% foreign students \u00b7 Siena<\/span><span style=\"font-size:10.5px;color:#7a7a78;font-weight:400\">2025\u20132026 \u00b7 Italian L2 \u00b7 Languages \u00b7 Mediation<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div class=\"mh-body\"><main><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div class=\"mh-toc\" id=\"mh-toc\">\n<div class=\"mh-toc-hd\" id=\"mh-toc-hd\"><span class=\"mh-toc-label\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><line x1=\"8\" y1=\"6\" x2=\"21\" y2=\"6\"\/><line x1=\"8\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"21\" y2=\"12\"\/><line x1=\"8\" y1=\"18\" x2=\"21\" y2=\"18\"\/><line x1=\"3\" y1=\"6\" x2=\"3.01\" y2=\"6\"\/><line x1=\"3\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"3.01\" y2=\"12\"\/><line x1=\"3\" y1=\"18\" x2=\"3.01\" y2=\"18\"\/><\/svg><span id=\"mh-toc-label\">Table of Contents<\/span><\/span><span class=\"mh-toc-toggle\" id=\"mh-toc-toggle\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke-width=\"2.5\"><polyline points=\"6 9 12 15 18 9\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"mh-toc-body\" id=\"mh-toc-body\">\n<ul class=\"mh-toc-list\" id=\"mh-toc-list\"><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<article class=\"mh-card mh-a d2\">\n<div class=\"mh-ey\">University Profile \u00b7 <span style=\"font-style:italic;letter-spacing:0;text-transform:none;font-weight:500\">Universit\u00e0 per Stranieri di Siena<\/span><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"mh-st\">Unistrasi: the world&#8217;s oldest Italian school for foreigners, in the heart of medieval Tuscany<\/h2>\n<div class=\"mh-prose\"><pee>The <strong>University for Foreigners of Siena<\/strong> \u2014 Unistrasi \u2014 is the world&#8217;s oldest institution for teaching <strong>Italian as a foreign language<\/strong>, founded in <strong>1917<\/strong> as the Regia Scuola di Metodo. With approximately <strong>4,000 enrolled students<\/strong> and <strong>12 degree programmes<\/strong> in Italian as L2, foreign languages, linguistic and intercultural mediation, international communication and Italian language teaching, Unistrasi is the world&#8217;s other great Italian-for-foreigners hub \u2014 alongside Perugia.<\/pee><pee>Unistrasi&#8217;s most recognised strength is the <strong>CILS certification<\/strong> (Certificazione di Italiano come Lingua Straniera) \u2014 the world&#8217;s most widely used Italian certification \u2014 available at 6 levels from A1 to C2 and recognised by the Italian MIUR and dozens of countries worldwide. <strong>85% of students are international<\/strong>, from over 100 countries. Italian courses in Siena are particularly valued for the quality of the Tuscan dialect taught \u2014 considered the standard model of the Italian language \u2014 and for the city&#8217;s incomparable cultural context.<\/pee><pee>Siena \u2014 with its medieval UNESCO-listed historic centre, the Palio, Piazza del Campo and its towers \u2014 is one of the most evocative places in medieval Italy. Studying Italian in Siena is a total cultural experience, not merely linguistic. The employment rate is <strong>72%<\/strong>, with master&#8217;s pathways in Italian language teaching and international cooperation opening doors to careers in NGOs, international schools and European institutions.<\/pee><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div class=\"mh-card\" style=\"margin-top:-14px\">\n<div class=\"mh-ey\">Academic Programmes \u00b7 <span style=\"font-style:italic;letter-spacing:0;text-transform:none;font-weight:500\">Universit\u00e0 per Stranieri di Siena<\/span><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"mh-st\">Academic Areas<\/h2>\n<div class=\"mh-areas\"><span class=\"mh-at\"><svg class=\"mh-at-ico\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"3\"\/><\/svg>Italian as L2<\/span><span class=\"mh-at\"><svg class=\"mh-at-ico\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"3\"\/><\/svg>Foreign Languages<\/span><span class=\"mh-at\"><svg class=\"mh-at-ico\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"3\"\/><\/svg>Linguistic Mediation<\/span><span class=\"mh-at\"><svg class=\"mh-at-ico\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"3\"\/><\/svg>International Communication<\/span><span class=\"mh-at\"><svg class=\"mh-at-ico\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"3\"\/><\/svg>Italian Language Teaching<\/span><span class=\"mh-at\"><svg class=\"mh-at-ico\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"3\"\/><\/svg>Translation<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<section class=\"mh-card\" id=\"mh-stats\">\n<div class=\"mh-ey\">Data &#038; Statistics<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"mh-st\">University for Foreigners of Siena by the numbers<\/h2>\n<div class=\"mh-sg\">\n<div class=\"mh-sc ft\">\n<div class=\"mh-sb\" style=\"transform:scaleX(1);opacity:1;\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"mh-sico\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M12 14l9-5-9-5-9 5 9 5z\"\/><path d=\"M12 14l6.16-3.42a12.08 12.08 0 01.665 6.479A11.95 11.95 0 0112 20.055a11.95 11.95 0 00-6.824-2.998 12.08 12.08 0 01.665-6.479L12 14z\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n<div class=\"mh-sv\"><span class=\"mhc\" data-t=\"4000\" data-s=\"\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"mh-sl\">Active students<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mh-sc \">\n<div class=\"mh-sb\" style=\"\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"mh-sico\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M12 6.253v13m0-13C10.832 5.477 9.246 5 7.5 5S4.168 5.477 3 6.253v13C4.168 18.477 5.754 18 7.5 18s3.332.477 4.5 1.253m0-13C13.168 5.477 14.754 5 16.5 5c1.747 0 3.332.477 4.5 1.253v13C19.832 18.477 18.247 18 16.5 18c-1.746 0-3.332.477-4.5 1.253\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n<div class=\"mh-sv\"><span class=\"mhc\" data-t=\"12\" data-s=\"\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"mh-sl\">Degree Programmes<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mh-sc \">\n<div class=\"mh-sb\" style=\"\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"mh-sico\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><line x1=\"2\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"22\" y2=\"12\"\/><path d=\"M12 2a15.3 15.3 0 014 10 15.3 15.3 0 01-4 10 15.3 15.3 0 01-4-10 15.3 15.3 0 014-10z\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n<div class=\"mh-sv\"><span class=\"mhc\" data-t=\"85\" data-s=\"%\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"mh-sl\">International Students<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mh-sc \">\n<div class=\"mh-sb\" style=\"\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"mh-sico\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M17 21v-2a4 4 0 00-4-4H5a4 4 0 00-4 4v2\"\/><circle cx=\"9\" cy=\"7\" r=\"4\"\/><path d=\"M23 21v-2a4 4 0 00-3-3.87M16 3.13a4 4 0 010 7.75\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n<div class=\"mh-sv\"><span class=\"mhc\" data-t=\"64\" data-s=\"%\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"mh-sl\">Female Students<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mh-sc ft\">\n<div class=\"mh-sb\" style=\"transform:scaleX(1);opacity:1;\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"mh-sico\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M12 2l3.09 6.26L22 9.27l-5 4.87 1.18 6.88L12 17.77l-6.18 3.25L7 14.14 2 9.27l6.91-1.01L12 2z\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n<div class=\"mh-sv\"><span class=\"mhc\" data-t=\"86\" data-s=\"\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"mh-sl\">CENSIS Score<\/div>\n<div class=\"mh-ss\">Small State<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mh-sc \">\n<div class=\"mh-sb\" style=\"\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"mh-sico\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><rect x=\"2\" y=\"7\" width=\"20\" height=\"14\" rx=\"2\"\/><path d=\"M16 21V5a2 2 0 00-2-2h-4a2 2 0 00-2 2v16\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n<div class=\"mh-sv\"><span class=\"mhc\" data-t=\"72\" data-s=\"%\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"mh-sl\">Employment Rate<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mh-sc \">\n<div class=\"mh-sb\" style=\"\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"mh-sico\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M3 5h12M9 3v2m1.048 9.5A18.022 18.022 0 016.412 9m6.088 9h7M11 21l5-10 5 10M12.751 5C11.783 10.77 8.07 15.61 3 18.129\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n<div class=\"mh-sv\"><span class=\"mhc\" data-t=\"6\" data-s=\"~\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"mh-sl\">Degrees in English<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mh-sc \">\n<div class=\"mh-sb\" style=\"\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"mh-sico\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><polyline points=\"12 6 12 12 16 14\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n<div class=\"mh-sv\"><span class=\"mhc\" data-t=\"1917\" data-s=\"\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"mh-sl\">Year founded<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mh-bot\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"mh-colt\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><line x1=\"18\" y1=\"20\" x2=\"18\" y2=\"10\"\/><line x1=\"12\" y1=\"20\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"4\"\/><line x1=\"6\" y1=\"20\" x2=\"6\" y2=\"14\"\/><\/svg>Key Indicators<\/div>\n<div class=\"mh-pi\">\n<div class=\"mh-ph\"><span class=\"mh-pl\">CENSIS Reputation<\/span><span class=\"mh-pp\">86.0\/100<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"mh-pt\">\n<div class=\"mh-pf ft\" data-w=\"86\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mh-pi\">\n<div class=\"mh-ph\"><span class=\"mh-pl\">Employment<\/span><span class=\"mh-pp\">72%<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"mh-pt\">\n<div class=\"mh-pf fd\" data-w=\"72\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mh-pi\">\n<div class=\"mh-ph\"><span class=\"mh-pl\">Female Students<\/span><span class=\"mh-pp\">64%<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"mh-pt\">\n<div class=\"mh-pf fg\" data-w=\"64\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mh-pi\">\n<div class=\"mh-ph\"><span class=\"mh-pl\">International Students<\/span><span class=\"mh-pp\">85%<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"mh-pt\">\n<div class=\"mh-pf ft\" data-w=\"85\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"mh-colt\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><polygon points=\"12 2 2 7 12 12 22 7 12 2\"\/><polyline points=\"2 17 12 22 22 17\"\/><polyline points=\"2 12 12 17 22 12\"\/><\/svg>Quality Profile<\/div>\n<div style=\"display:flex;justify-content:center\"><canvas id=\"mh-radar\" width=\"320\" height=\"290\"><\/canvas><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<article class=\"mh-card\">\n<div class=\"mh-ey\">History &#038; Tradition \u00b7 <span style=\"font-style:italic;letter-spacing:0;text-transform:none;font-weight:500\">Universit\u00e0 per Stranieri di Siena<\/span><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"mh-st\">From 1917 to CILS: the world&#8217;s oldest Italian school in the heart of Tuscany<\/h2>\n<div class=\"mh-prose\"><pee>The <strong>University for Foreigners of Siena<\/strong> was born in <strong>1917<\/strong> as the <em>Regia Scuola di Metodo<\/em>, aiming to teach Italian to the foreigners visiting Tuscany. This date makes it the <strong>world&#8217;s oldest institution<\/strong> for teaching Italian as L2, predating even the University for Foreigners of Perugia (founded 1925).<\/pee><pee>In the 1990s Unistrasi developed the <strong>CILS<\/strong> certification \u2014 Certificazione di Italiano come Lingua Straniera \u2014 which rapidly became the world&#8217;s most widely used Italian certification system, used by millions of candidates in over 100 countries. CILS is today recognised by the Italian government as a requirement for access to many professional and university pathways.<\/pee><pee>The city of Siena \u2014 UNESCO World Heritage, home of Monte dei Paschi di Siena (the world&#8217;s oldest bank) and venue for the celebrated Palio \u2014 offers one of Italy&#8217;s richest and most authentic cultural contexts for foreign students. The Sienese Tuscan dialect is considered the purest model of standard Italian.<\/pee><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<section class=\"mh-card\">\n<div class=\"mh-ey\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"mh-st\">FAQ \u2014 Universit\u00e0 per Stranieri di Siena<\/h2>\n<div id=\"mh-faq\">\n<div class=\"mh-faq-item open\"><button class=\"mh-fq\">What is the difference between Unistrasi and the University for Foreigners of Perugia?<span class=\"mh-fa2\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke-width=\"2.5\"><polyline points=\"6 9 12 15 18 9\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><\/p>\n<div class=\"mh-fan\" style=\"max-height:1200px\">\n<div class=\"mh-fai\">Both are Italian state institutions for teaching Italian to foreigners. Unistrasi is older (1917) and developed the CILS certifications, more widely used globally. Perugia has the CELI certifications and a wider range of full degree programmes. Both are excellent \u2014 the choice depends on the preferred city and specific courses required.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mh-faq-item\"><button class=\"mh-fq\">Are the Siena CILS certifications internationally recognised?<span class=\"mh-fa2\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke-width=\"2.5\"><polyline points=\"6 9 12 15 18 9\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><\/p>\n<div class=\"mh-fan\">\n<div class=\"mh-fai\">Yes. CILS certifications are the world&#8217;s most widely used for Italian as L2, issued by Unistrasi and recognised by the MIUR and dozens of governments. They are accepted for access to Italian universities, Italian citizenship applications, public examinations in Italy and as a requirement for residence permits. Available at 6 levels (A1-C2).<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mh-faq-item\"><button class=\"mh-fq\">What is life like in Siena as an international student?<span class=\"mh-fa2\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke-width=\"2.5\"><polyline points=\"6 9 12 15 18 9\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><\/p>\n<div class=\"mh-fan\">\n<div class=\"mh-fai\">Siena is one of Italy&#8217;s most beautiful cities: small, medieval, safe and student-sized. The Palio (July and August), Piazza del Campo, the Cathedral and the Contrade offer total immersion in Italian culture. Living costs are affordable. Florence is 1 hour away, Rome 2.5 hours. The environment is very international and welcoming.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mh-faq-item\"><button class=\"mh-fq\">Does Unistrasi offer short courses for those who just want to learn Italian?<span class=\"mh-fa2\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke-width=\"2.5\"><polyline points=\"6 9 12 15 18 9\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><\/p>\n<div class=\"mh-fan\">\n<div class=\"mh-fai\">Yes. Unistrasi offers intensive short Italian courses (2-4 weeks), semester and annual courses, summer courses and online courses. It is possible to come to Siena just for a language course without enrolling in a degree. Courses are available at all levels from absolute beginner to advanced. The university helps find accommodation with families or in university residences.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/main><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<aside class=\"mh-sb2\">\n<div class=\"mh-cc\">\n<div class=\"mh-ch\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke-width=\"1.8\"><path d=\"M3 9l9-7 9 7v11a2 2 0 01-2 2H5a2 2 0 01-2-2z\"\/><polyline points=\"9 22 9 12 15 12 15 22\"\/><\/svg><\/p>\n<h3>University Info<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<ul style=\"list-style:none\">\n<li class=\"mh-ci2\">\n<div class=\"mh-cii\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke-width=\"1.8\"><path d=\"M3 9l9-7 9 7v11a2 2 0 01-2 2H5a2 2 0 01-2-2z\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"mh-ck\">Type<\/div>\n<div class=\"mh-cv\">State University \u00b7 For Foreigners<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"mh-ci2\">\n<div class=\"mh-cii\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke-width=\"1.8\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><line x1=\"12\" y1=\"8\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"12\"\/><line x1=\"12\" y1=\"16\" x2=\"12.01\" y2=\"16\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"mh-ck\">Institution Name<\/div>\n<div class=\"mh-cv\">Universit\u00e0 per Stranieri di Siena<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"mh-ci2\">\n<div class=\"mh-cii\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke-width=\"1.8\"><path d=\"M12 22s8-4 8-10V5l-8-3-8 3v7c0 6 8 10 8 10z\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"mh-ck\">Region<\/div>\n<div class=\"mh-cv\">Tuscany<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"mh-ci2\">\n<div class=\"mh-cii\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke-width=\"1.8\"><path d=\"M21 10c0 7-9 13-9 13s-9-6-9-13a9 9 0 0118 0z\"\/><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"3\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"mh-ck\">City<\/div>\n<div class=\"mh-cv\">Siena<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"mh-ci2\">\n<div class=\"mh-cii\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke-width=\"1.8\"><rect x=\"2\" y=\"3\" width=\"20\" height=\"14\" rx=\"2\"\/><line x1=\"8\" y1=\"21\" x2=\"16\" y2=\"21\"\/><line x1=\"12\" y1=\"17\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"21\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"mh-ck\">Main Address<\/div>\n<div class=\"mh-cv\">Piazza Carlo Rosselli 27\/28, 53100 Siena (SI)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"mh-ci2\">\n<div class=\"mh-cii\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke-width=\"1.8\"><path d=\"M22 16.92v3a2 2 0 01-2.18 2 19.79 19.79 0 01-8.63-3.07A19.5 19.5 0 014.69 10.93 19.79 19.79 0 011.61 2.38 2 2 0 013.6.18h3a2 2 0 012 1.72 12.84 12.84 0 00.7 2.81 2 2 0 01-.45 2.11L7.91 7.91A16 16 0 0016 16l.85-.85a2 2 0 012.11-.45 12.84 12.84 0 002.81.7A2 2 0 0123.73 17z\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"mh-ck\">Phone<\/div>\n<div class=\"mh-cv\"><a href=\"tel:+390577240111\">+39 0577 240111<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"mh-ci2\">\n<div class=\"mh-cii\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke-width=\"1.8\"><path d=\"M4 4h16c1.1 0 2 .9 2 2v12c0 1.1-.9 2-2 2H4c-1.1 0-2-.9-2-2V6c0-1.1.9-2 2-2z\"\/><polyline points=\"22,6 12,13 2,6\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"mh-ck\">Email<\/div>\n<div class=\"mh-cv\"><a href=\"mailto:international@unistrasi.it\">international@unistrasi.it<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"mh-ci2\">\n<div class=\"mh-cii\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke-width=\"1.8\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><polyline points=\"12 6 12 12 16 14\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"mh-ck\">Official Website<\/div>\n<div class=\"mh-cv\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unistrasi.it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">unistrasi.it \u2197<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div class=\"mh-mc\">\n<div class=\"mh-mh2\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke-width=\"1.8\"><path d=\"M21 10c0 7-9 13-9 13s-9-6-9-13a9 9 0 0118 0z\"\/><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"3\"\/><\/svg><\/p>\n<h3>Palazzo Malavolti \u00b7 Piazza Rosselli, Siena<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div 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