UTM in Siena is an affordable three-month program where students earn a semester’s worth of credits while living in medieval Siena, Italy, immersed in Tuscan culture without sacrificing time toward graduation. Courses are integrated with the history and culture of Italy, giving students unique hands-on experiences and a broader perspective on life and academics.
Upcoming Programs
Summer 2025: Global Leadership for all majors (Deadline February 15th, 2025)
Fall 2025: General Education Program for all majors (Deadline April 1st, 2025)
Ready to start your journey? Click on your school below for school-specific information and to apply!
UTM Students
Global Leadership Summer 2025
In summer of 2025, join UTM in Siena to learn about leadership from a global perspective. This course of study will include our cultural immersion course (3 credits) and a leadership course (3 credits), both of which will work together to help you better understand what leadership looks like in different international contexts. Excursions to Rome and Florence are included in this 4 week program (May 21 - June 23, 2025).
General Education Fall 2025
During Fall 2025, we will offer a full semester of General Education courses, taught in English and integrated with the culture of Siena and of Italy. The following is a tentative list of course titles (along with their UT Martin designation) that will be offered. Course descriptions can be found by visiting our courses page and should be consulted together with your academic advisor. Syllabuses are available upon request.
- SOC 431: Urban Sociology (Required cultural immersion course)
- MUS 112: Music for our time
- ENGL 271: World Literature
- BIOL 110/110L: Introductory Cell Biology and Genetics
- ZOOL 251/251L: Human Anatomy and Physiology I
- MMSC 230: Public Speaking
- HPMG 300: International Culture, Diet and Cuisine
Cost
Summer 2025 will cost students $5,900 est. (Airfare included). Regular students of the University of Tennessee at Martin wishing to study abroad with UTM in Siena in the fall will receive a substantial discount, costing the students around $12,000.
Price includes:
- Tuition
- Housing
- Some textbooks
- All university and course fees
- Museum entry and excursion fees
- Airfare from Nashville to Rome
- All other transportation costs
As all costs will be charged to your Banner account, any financial aid you receive during a regular semester at UTM can be used toward the trip, including Hope Scholarships, Chancellor’s Awards, Dean’s Scholarships, Pell Grants, Stafford and PLUS loans, and university and state employee tuition waivers.
In addition, every UTM student is eligible to apply for an SGA Student Scholarship through the Center for International Education. For more information on this award, click here.
For other scholarship opportunities, please visit our Fund Your Program page.
UTK, UTC, & UT Southern Students
If you wish to participate in any of our upcoming programs, please reach out the Director Joseph Ostenson (siena@utm.edu) with your interests.
If you are a student at one of our sister campuses, participating in UTM in Siena will require regular communication between UTM and your home institution. Before applying, visit your university’s education abroad office and your academic advisor and inform them that you are considering studying abroad with us. They will be able to assist you in preparing to study abroad, especially in ensuring that the credits you earn with us will transfer to your home institution and count toward your graduation. Please have them email siena@utm.edu or reach out to UTM in Siena Director Joseph Ostenson with any questions.
Global Leadership Summer 2025
In summer of 2025, join UTM in Siena to learn about leadership from a global perspective. This course of study will include our cultural immersion course (3 credits) and a leadership course (3 credits), both of which will work together to help you better understand what leadership looks like in different international contexts. Excursions to Rome and Florence are included in this 4 week program (May 21 - June 23, 2025).
General Education Fall 2025
During Fall 2025, we will offer a full semester of General Education courses, taught in English and integrated with the culture of Siena and of Italy. The following is a tentative list of course titles (along with their UT Martin designation) that will be offered. Course descriptions can be found by visiting our courses page and should be consulted together with your academic advisor. Syllabuses are available upon request
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- SOC 431: Urban Sociology (Required cultural immersion course)
- MUS 112: Music for our time
- ENGL 271: World Literature
- BIOL 110/110L: Introductory Cell Biology and Genetics
- ZOOL 251/251L: Human Anatomy and Physiology I
- MMSC 230: Public Speaking
- HPMG 300: International Culture, Diet and Cuisine
Cost
The summer Global Leadership program will cost $5,900 est. (Airfare included), while the fall 2025 program will cost $12,900 (Airfare NOT included).
Price includes:
- Tuition
- Housing
- Some textbooks
- All university and course fees
- Museum entry and excursion fees
- All transportation costs within Italy
- Official transcript
For scholarship opportunities, please visit our Fund Your Program page.
All federal financial aid for which you qualify, including Pell Grants, Stafford loans, and PLUS loans, can be applied to the cost of the trip. Additionally, scholarships at your home institution may also be available to use toward the price of UTM in Siena. Contact the Financial Aid office at your home institution and ask whether they have a Consortium Agreement with the University of Tennessee at Martin.
For questions concerning financial aid, contact Dr. Joseph Ostenson (jostenso@utm.edu).
Tennessee State University Students
As a TSU student, participating in UTM in Siena will require regular communication between UTM and TSU. Before applying, reach out to Mr. Mark Brinkley , Director of International Education at TSU, and express your desire to participate in our program. Work closely with your academic advisor as well to ensure that the credits you earn with us will transfer to TSU and count toward your graduation. Please have them email siena@utm.edu or reach out to UTM in Siena Director Joseph Ostenson with any questions.
Global Leadership Summer 2025
In summer of 2025, join UTM in Siena to learn about leadership from a global perspective. This course of study will include our cultural immersion course (3 credits) and a leadership course (3 credits), both of which will work together to help you better understand what leadership looks like in different international contexts. Excursions to Rome and Florence are included in this 4 week program (May 21 - June 23, 2025).
General Education Fall 2025
During Fall 2025, we will offer a full semester of General Education courses, taught in English and integrated with the culture of Siena and of Italy. The following is a tentative list of course titles (along with their UT Martin designation) that will be offered. Course descriptions can be found by visiting our courses page and should be consulted together with your academic advisor. Syllabuses are available upon request.
- SOC 431: Urban Sociology (Required cultural immersion course)
- MUS 112: Music for our time
- ENGL 271: World Literature
- BIOL 110/110L: Introductory Cell Biology and Genetics
- ZOOL 251/251L: Human Anatomy and Physiology I
- MMSC 230: Public Speaking
- HPMG 300: International Culture, Diet and Cuisine
Cost
The summer Global Leadership program will cost $5,900 est. (Airfare included), while the fall 2025 program will cost $10,900 (Airfare NOT included).
Price includes:
- Tuition
- Housing
- Some textbooks
- All university and course fees
- Museum entry and excursion fees
- All transportation costs within Italy
- Official transcript
For scholarship opportunities, please visit our Fund Your Program page.
All federal financial aid for which you qualify, including Pell Grants, Stafford loans, and PLUS loans, can be applied to the cost of the trip. Additionally, scholarships at your home institution may also be available to use toward the price of UTM in Siena. Contact the Financial Aid office at your home institution and ask whether they have a Consortium Agreement with the University of Tennessee at Martin.
For questions concerning financial aid, contact Dr. Joseph Ostenson (jostenso@utm.edu).
Other Campus
If you wish to participate in any of our upcoming programs, please reach out the Director Joseph Ostenson (siena@utm.edu) with your interests.
If you are not currently a UTM student but wish to participate in UTM in Siena, doing so requires regular communication between UTM and your home institution. Before applying, visit your university’s education abroad office and your academic advisor and inform them that you are considering studying abroad with us. They will be able to assist you in preparing to study abroad, especially in ensuring that the credits you earn with us will transfer to your home institution and count toward your graduation. Please have them email siena@utm.edu or reach out to UTM in Siena Director Joseph Ostenson with any questions.
Cost
The summer Global Leadership program will cost $5,900 est. (Airfare included), while the fall 2025 program will cost $12,900 (Airfare NOT included).
For scholarship opportunities, please visit our Fund Your Program page.
All federal financial aid for which you qualify, including Pell Grants, Stafford loans, and PLUS loans, can be applied to the cost of the trip. Additionally, scholarships at your home institution may also be available to use toward the price of UTM in Siena. Contact the Financial Aid office at your home institution and ask whether they have a Consortium Agreement with the University of Tennessee at Martin.
For questions concerning financial aid, contact Dr. Joseph Ostenson (jostenso@utm.edu).
Want More Information?
Want to learn more about the courses offered through UTM in Siena? Check out the Courses page. Here you will find course titles and descriptions for courses offered during our various programs.
Want to learn more about the experience of studying abroad with UTM in Siena? Check out the Experience page. Here you will find information about housing, student excursions, dining options while abroad, and the DA Siena and UNISI facilities.