Foundation Course in Economics and Management
Foundation Programme at University of Siena
Key facts
Status checked 06-Oct-2026: 2027/28 is PARTLY PUBLISHED for this row. Use the fields containing specific 2027/28 dates/amounts as current information. Any 2026/27 REFERENCE/OFFICIAL REFERENCE remains historical planning data and may change. Recheck the linked official call before submission, payment, test booking or visa action.
Programme overview
This one-year, English-taught pre-university course is designed for students preparing for Bachelor's study in economics/management and related fields. The 2026/27 programme includes economics, law, mathematics, English at B2 level, Italian at A1/A2 and electives such as language enhancement, law/business/economic history and Python fundamentals. The programme awards 60 Foundation Course Credits (CFC), which are preparatory credits rather than university ECTS that shorten a later degree. Successful completion can provide specific advantages for progression to Siena's Economics and Management degree, subject to the current rules.
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 Economics and Management at University of Siena?
The programme lasts 1 academic year (60 CFC).
When does Foundation Course in Economics and Management start?
Late autumn / lectures start in November in the current cycle. Check the Admissions tab for application deadlines.
Is Foundation Course in Economics and Management taught in English?
Yes. Foundation Course in Economics and Management 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 eligibility includes applicants with a foreign upper-secondary qualification obtained after at least 11 years of schooling and valid for higher-education access in the issuing system; the call also addresses US/UK qualification cases that lack the AP/A-level elements normally needed for direct Italian university entry. English competence is required for…
What are the tuition fees for Foundation Course in Economics and Management?
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 eligibility includes applicants with a foreign upper-secondary qualification obtained after at least 11 years of schooling and valid for higher-education access in the issuing system; the call also addresses US/UK qualification cases that lack the AP/A-level elements normally needed for direct Italian university entry. English competence is required for this English-taught programme. Follow the 2027/28 call for the exact language evidence, selection and document rules.
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
2027/28 NOT YET PUBLISHED. For 2026/27, applications were organised through multiple intake phases on apply.unisi.it; admitted students had to complete final enrolment by 27 November 2026 without late fees, with limited late enrolment afterwards under the call. Use this only as a planning reference and check the 2027/28 call.
How to apply
- Open the official programme/call: https://foundation-course.unisi.it/en/applyenroll
- 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.
Accepted students receive the next enrolment steps by email. Non-EU applicants needing a visa must follow the University of Siena's Universitaly/visa instructions and complete final enrolment with the Admission Office.
Application fees
2027/28 amount should be reconfirmed. Latest official international admission reference: €40 application fee per course for the standard international application procedure. Foundation/special selections can use different fees.
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
The Foundation Course has had continuation awards/prizes in previous cycles, but such awards are not guaranteed for 2027/28. Check the Foundation Course news and University of Siena/DSU Toscana official calls. Do not assume degree-level regional scholarship eligibility until the current rules explicitly confirm it.
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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