Foundation Course in Engineering and Science
Foundation Programme at University of Siena
Key facts
Status checked 06-Oct-2026: 2027/28 details are not yet fully published for this programme. Any 2026/27 REFERENCE/OFFICIAL REFERENCE is previous-cycle information for planning only—not a 2027/28 deadline or guaranteed fee. Start monitoring the official course/admission page before the previous opening period and replace the historical value once the 2027/28 call is released.
Programme overview
The University of Siena Foundation Course in Engineering and Science is a one-year English-taught STEM preparation programme. The current structure totals 60 Foundation Course Credits and includes mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, English B2 and Italian A1/A2, with electives such as programming and higher-level language study. For 2026/27 admission is competitive: applicants submit a CISIA CEnT-S result and may be interviewed; the course had 58 places. CFCs are preparatory credits and do not reduce the ECTS required in a later university degree.
most CBSE/ISC/Indian State Board Class 12 pathways normally represent 12 years of schooling, so a Foundation Year is usually not required solely to reach Italy's 12-year schooling rule. It can still be useful where the student needs academic/language preparation or where the target degree/university specifically accepts the Foundation route. Before paying, compare this programme with the entry rules of the Bachelor's/Single-Cycle degree you ultimately want to join. A Foundation certificate does not automatically guarantee admission to limited-access degrees or replace an entrance test unless the university explicitly says so.
Frequently asked questions
How long is Foundation Course in Engineering and Science at University of Siena?
The programme lasts 1 academic year (60 CFC).
When does Foundation Course in Engineering and Science start?
Autumn / teaching begins in the 1st semester. Check the Admissions tab for application deadlines.
Is Foundation Course in Engineering and Science taught in English?
Yes. Foundation Course in Engineering and Science is listed as an English-taught Foundation Programme at University of Siena. If the university offers several tracks, confirm the English track on the official programme page.
What are the admission requirements?
Latest official 2026/27 call: foreign upper-secondary qualification after at least 11 years of schooling granting higher-education access in the issuing country; applicants must be at least 17 by 31 December 2026. English knowledge is required; recognised B2 evidence can be submitted, with the official call providing assessment/exemption routes. A valid CISIA CEnT-S result is m…
What are the tuition fees for Foundation Course in Engineering and Science?
2027/28 tuition amount not yet published/confirmed for this exact programme as of 06-Oct-2026. Use the university's annual tuition/contribution regulation and programme page when released. Any older figure must be labelled with its academic year before being used as a planning reference.
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Admission criteria
Latest official 2026/27 call: foreign upper-secondary qualification after at least 11 years of schooling granting higher-education access in the issuing country; applicants must be at least 17 by 31 December 2026. English knowledge is required; recognised B2 evidence can be submitted, with the official call providing assessment/exemption routes. A valid CISIA CEnT-S result is mandatory for the 2026/27 selection, followed by an online interview; the interview requires at least 18/30 for suitability.
most CBSE/ISC/Indian State Board Class 12 pathways normally represent 12 years of schooling, so a Foundation Year is usually not required solely to reach Italy's 12-year schooling rule. It can still be useful where the student needs academic/language preparation or where the target degree/university specifically accepts the Foundation route. Before paying, compare this programme with the entry rules of the Bachelor's/Single-Cycle degree you ultimately want to join. A Foundation certificate does not automatically guarantee admission to limited-access degrees or replace an entrance test unless the university explicitly says so.
Application deadlines
Latest official 2026/27 selection windows: 1st selection through 20 March 2026; 2nd 21 March–24 April 2026; 3rd 25 April–22 May 2026. The programme later published additional phases where places remained. 2027/28 dates are not yet published; do not reuse 2026 dates without checking.
How to apply
- Open the official programme/call: https://fc-engineering-science.unisi.it/applyenroll/applications-admissions
- Confirm that you meet the schooling, age and English-language rules for the target academic year.
- Prepare the required file: passport; final/provisional upper-secondary qualification; school transcripts/marksheets; certified translations where required; English certificate or accepted exemption; CV/motivation/test evidence only where the call asks for them.
- Submit the application through the official route: https://apply.unisi.it
- Pay only the application/admission fee stated in the official call and retain the receipt.
- Complete any test/interview/ranking step and monitor the official portal/email for the result.
- If admitted, accept the place and pay the required deposit/tuition instalment within the deadline.
- If you are a non-EU applicant who needs an Italian study visa, complete the university-approved Universitaly pre-enrolment when instructed: https://www.universitaly.it/it/studenti-stranieri . University validation is not itself a visa.
- Follow the competent Italian Embassy/Consulate/VFS visa checklist and, after arrival, complete final enrolment and the residence-permit procedure.
For 2026/27, take CISIA CEnT-S first, upload the test certificate and required documents, then complete the online interview if invited. If offered a place, confirm within the short deadline and pay the €500 confirmation fee; then complete final enrolment and tuition payment.
Application fees
Latest official 2026/27 application contribution: €49.90, non-refundable, paid through apply.unisi.it. After an offer, a separate €500 non-refundable place-confirmation contribution is required.
Tuition fees
2027/28 tuition amount not yet published/confirmed for this exact programme as of 06-Oct-2026. Use the university's annual tuition/contribution regulation and programme page when released. Any older figure must be labelled with its academic year before being used as a planning reference.
Scholarships
No guaranteed Foundation-specific scholarship should be assumed. Check the Foundation Course notices, University of Siena benefits and DSU Toscana annual call; eligibility for regional degree scholarships must be confirmed for Foundation students rather than inferred.
Cost of living in Siena
Official Siena reference: shared room about €300–€450/month; student dorm about €200–€400; one-bedroom apartment about €600–€900 in the centre or €400–€700 outside. Siena's published total student-expense estimate was approximately €803–€1,805/month including tuition-related assumptions.
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