University of Trieste
Trieste, Italy
Overview
Founded 1877 on private initiative as College of Commerce.
Transformed by Italian Government into Institute of Economics and Commerce 1920, awarded university status 1924, but not established unitl 1945. Faculty of Humanities and Philosophy created 1943 on the intiative of the academic staff and subsequently granted formal recognition.
A state institution enjoying administrative and didactic autonomy
Location & Contact
Address, contact details, and online presence for University of Trieste are summarised below. Cross-check with the official website if you intend to send documents or financial information.
Academic Details
The figures below cover University of Trieste's academic scale, faculty depth, and recognised standing. Treat the enrolment count as a point-in-time snapshot; trends require multi-year comparison.
Degrees
Below: every degree level University of Trieste offers. Doctoral funding varies — some are fully funded studentships, others self-funded with no stipend; the difference materially affects access.
Master's 8 programs
Master's programmes develop advanced specialised expertise, suited to senior industry positions and applied research.
- Architecture
- Economics
- Engineering
- Health Sciences
- Law
- Medicine
- Nursing
- Translation and Interpretation
Other 13 programs
- Architecture
- Biological and Life Sciences
- Chemistry
- Cognitive Sciences
- Earth Sciences
- Engineering
- Environmental Studies
- Health Sciences
- History
- History of Societies
- Nanotechnology
- Natural Sciences
- Physics
Faculties & Divisions
University of Trieste groups its teaching by faculty. Faculties usually operate with academic autonomy and may have distinct admissions criteria from the institution as a whole.
Architecture (Faculty) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Architecture
- Architecture and Planning
Common Career Paths
- Architect
- Urban Planner
- Interior Designer
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Economics (Faculty) 4 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Business Administration
- Economics
- Marketing
- Statistics
Common Career Paths
- Economist
- Policy Analyst
- Financial Consultant
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Education (Faculty) 3 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Communication Studies
- Education
- Teacher Training
Common Career Paths
- Teacher
- Educational Administrator
- Curriculum Specialist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Engineering (Faculty) 8 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
- Materials Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Naval Architecture
Common Career Paths
- Engineer
- Project Manager
- Technical Consultant
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Humanities and Philosophy (Faculty) 6 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Archaeology
- Art History
- History
- Literature
- Modern Languages
- Philosophy
Common Career Paths
- Researcher
- Editor
- Cultural Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Law (Faculty) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Law
Common Career Paths
- Lawyer
- Legal Consultant
- Compliance Officer
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Mathematics, Physics and Natural Sciences (Faculty) 6 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Information Technology
- Mathematics
- Natural Sciences
- Physics
Common Career Paths
- Physicist
- Research Scientist
- Data Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Medicine and Surgery (Faculty) 10 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Biomedical Engineering
- Biotechnology
- Dentistry
- Medicine
- Nursing
- Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- Physical Therapy
- Radiology
- Rehabilitation and Therapy
- Surgery
Common Career Paths
- Physician
- Medical Researcher
- Clinical Specialist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Pharmacy (Faculty) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Pharmacy
Common Career Paths
- Pharmacist
- Clinical Pharmacist
- Pharmaceutical Researcher
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Political Science (Faculty) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Administration
- Political Sciences
Common Career Paths
- Research Scientist
- Lab Technician
- Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Psychology (Faculty) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Psychology
Common Career Paths
- Psychologist
- Counsellor
- Clinical Researcher
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Modern Languages, Translation and Interpretation (School) 13 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Arabic
- Chinese
- Cultural Studies
- Dutch
- English
- French
- German
- Literature
- Portuguese
- Russian
- Slavic Languages
- Spanish
- Translation and Interpretation
Common Career Paths
- Translator
- Interpreter
- Language Teacher
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Programs Offered
University of Trieste's catalogue, with name search and level grouping. Capstone or dissertation requirements vary across programmes — confirm what you'll be assessed on before applying.
Bachelor's Degree
34 programmes
There are 34 programmes to choose from at University of Trieste for undergraduates. A bachelor's degree builds the broad disciplinary foundation most employers and postgraduate courses expect.
Intelligenza Artificiale e Data Analytics Computer Sciences 3 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Ingegneria Navale General Engineering 3 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Ingegneria Industriale General Engineering 3 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Ingegneria Elettronica e Informatica General Engineering 3 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Ingegneria Civile e Ambientale Civil Engineering & Construction 3 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Servizio Sociale Social Work 3 years On-campus
Restricted admission — local entrance test (numero programmato locale)
Infermieristica (Abilitante alla Professione Sanitaria di Infermiere) Nursing 3 years On-campus
Restricted admission — national entrance test (numero programmato nazionale)
Chimica Chemistry 3 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Statistica e Informatica per l'Azienda, la Finanza e l'Assicurazione Applied Mathematics & Statistics 3 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Matematica Mathematics 3 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Geologia Earth Sciences & Geology 3 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Scienze e Tecnologie per l'Ambiente e la Natura Environmental Sciences 3 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Fisica Physics & Astronomy 3 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Tecniche di Radiologia Medica, per Immagini e Radioterapia (Abilitante alla Professione Sanitaria di Tecnico di Radiologia Medica) Biomedical & Laboratory Sciences 3 years On-campus
Restricted admission — national entrance test (numero programmato nazionale)
Scienze e Tecnologie Biologiche Biotechnology 3 years On-campus
Restricted admission — local entrance test (numero programmato locale)
Comunicazione Interlinguistica Applicata Translation & Interpreting 3 years On-campus
Restricted admission — local entrance test (numero programmato locale)
Economia Internazionale e Mercati Finanziari Economics 3 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Economia e Gestione Aziendale Business Administration 3 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Comunicazione Interlinguistica Applicata alle Professioni Giuridiche Translation & Interpreting 3 years On-campus
Restricted admission — local entrance test (numero programmato locale)
Lingue e Letterature Straniere Linguistics & Language Studies 3 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Lettere Literature 3 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Discipline Storiche e Filosofiche Philosophy & Ethics 3 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Scienze dell'Educazione Education & Teaching 3 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Tecniche di Laboratorio Biomedico (Abilitante alla Professione Sanitaria di Tecnico di Laboratorio Biomedico) Biomedical & Laboratory Sciences 3 years On-campus
Restricted admission — national entrance test (numero programmato nazionale)
Igiene Dentale (Abilitante alla Professione Sanitaria di Igienista Dentale) Biomedical & Laboratory Sciences 3 years On-campus
Restricted admission — national entrance test (numero programmato nazionale)
Dietistica (Abilitante alla Professione Sanitaria di Dietista) Biomedical & Laboratory Sciences 3 years On-campus
Restricted admission — national entrance test (numero programmato nazionale)
Tecnica della Riabilitazione Psichiatrica (Abilitante alla Professione Sanitaria di Tecnico della Riabilitazione Psichiatrica) Rehabilitation Sciences 3 years On-campus
Restricted admission — national entrance test (numero programmato nazionale)
Logopedia (Abilitante alla Professione Sanitaria di Logopedista) Rehabilitation Sciences 3 years On-campus
Restricted admission — national entrance test (numero programmato nazionale)
Fisioterapia (Abilitante alla Professione Sanitaria di Fisioterapista) Rehabilitation Sciences 3 years On-campus
Restricted admission — national entrance test (numero programmato nazionale)
Tecniche della Prevenzione nell'Ambiente e nei Luoghi di Lavoro (Abilitante alla Professione Sanitaria di Tecnico della Prevenzione nell'Ambiente e nei Luoghi di Lavoro) Public Health 3 years On-campus
Restricted admission — national entrance test (numero programmato nazionale)
Assistenza Sanitaria (Abilitante alla Professione Sanitaria di Assistente Sanitario) Public Health 3 years On-campus
Restricted admission — national entrance test (numero programmato nazionale)
Scienze e Tecniche Psicologiche Psychology 3 years On-campus
Restricted admission — local entrance test (numero programmato locale)
Scienze Internazionali e Diplomatiche Politics & International Relations 3 years On-campus
Restricted admission — local entrance test (numero programmato locale)
Scienze Politiche e dell'Amministrazione Public Administration 3 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
No programmes match your filter in this level.
Master's Degree
35 programmes
Explore 35 programmes of postgraduate study at University of Trieste. A master's degree sharpens specialist knowledge and often carries a dissertation or major project.
Ingegneria Navale Mechanical Engineering 2 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Ingegneria Meccanica Mechanical Engineering 2 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Computer Engineering Computer Sciences 2 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Ingegneria dell'Energia Elettrica e dei Sistemi Electrical Engineering 2 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Materials And Chemical Engineering For Nano, Bio, And Sustainable Technologies Chemical Engineering 2 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Ingegneria Clinica Bio & Biomedical Engineering 2 years Hybrid
Open access (accesso libero)
Scientific And Data-Intensive Computing Engineering Physics 2 years Hybrid
Restricted admission — local entrance test (numero programmato locale)
Data Science And Artificial Intelligence Data Science & Analytics 2 years Hybrid
Restricted admission — local entrance test (numero programmato locale)
Engineering For The Energy Transition Civil Engineering & Construction 2 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Ingegneria Civile Civil Engineering & Construction 2 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Servizio Sociale, Politiche Sociali, Programmazione e Gestione dei Servizi Social Work 2 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Scienze Statistiche e Attuariali Actuarial Science 2 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Geophysics And Geodata Earth Sciences & Geology 2 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Scienze per l'Ambiente Marino e Costiero Environmental Sciences 2 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Geoscienze Earth Sciences & Geology 2 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Chimica Chemistry 2 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Mathematics Mathematics 2 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Fisica Physics & Astronomy 2 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Biotecnologie Mediche e Diagnostiche Biotechnology 2 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Neuroscience Biological Sciences 2 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Genomica Funzionale Biological Sciences 2 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Ecologia e Sostenibilità dei Cambiamenti Globali Biological Sciences 2 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Diplomazia e Cooperazione Internazionale Politics & International Relations 2 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Strategia, Consulenza e Logistica Aziendale Business Administration 2 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Marketing e Management Business Administration 2 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Economia, Ambiente e Sviluppo Economics 2 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Traduzione Specialistica e Interpretazione di Conferenza Translation & Interpreting 2 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Scienze del Governo e Politiche Pubbliche Politics & International Relations 2 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Lingue, Letterature Straniere e Turismo Culturale Literature 2 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Studi Storici. dall'Antico al Contemporaneo History 2 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Filosofia Philosophy & Ethics 2 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Scienze della Formazione Primaria Education & Teaching 2 years On-campus
Restricted admission — national entrance test (numero programmato nazionale)
Coordinamento e Gestione dei Servizi Educativi Educational Leadership 2 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Psicologia Psychology 2 years On-campus
Restricted admission — local entrance test (numero programmato locale)
European Policies For Digital, Ecological And Social Transitions European Studies 2 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
No programmes match your filter in this level.
Associate, Certificate & Other Qualifications
6 programmes
This group collects University of Trieste's 6 programmes of certificates, diplomas, and foundation or associate programmes — practical entry points or stepping stones toward a degree.
Architettura Architecture 5 years On-campus
Restricted admission — national entrance test (numero programmato nazionale)
Giurisprudenza Law 5 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Odontoiatria e Protesi Dentaria Dentistry 6 years On-campus
Restricted admission — national entrance test (numero programmato nazionale)
Medicina e Chirurgia Medicine 6 years On-campus
Restricted admission — national entrance test (numero programmato nazionale)
Farmacia Pharmacy 5 years On-campus
Restricted admission — local entrance test (numero programmato locale)
Chimica e Tecnologia Farmaceutiche Pharmacy 5 years On-campus
Restricted admission — local entrance test (numero programmato locale)
No programmes match your filter in this level.
How to apply to University of Trieste
A short guide to applying to University of Trieste — five steps covering the path from programme selection to confirmation of receipt.
- 1 Identify the right programme
Start by exploring the programmes section on this page. University of Trieste runs 75 active programmes across multiple degree levels. Narrow by qualification tier and read each programme description before shortlisting.
- 2 Check entry requirements
Before applying to University of Trieste, confirm you meet the academic, language, and document requirements for your chosen programme. International applicants should also check visa eligibility for Italy.
- 3 Prepare your application documents
Standard documents: official transcripts, identity proof, language test results, personal statement, and references. Confirm exact requirements with University of Trieste's admissions office before assembling, as expectations vary by programme.
- 4 Submit via the institution
Lodge your application through the official website (www.units.it). Online forms are the standard route. Save your draft frequently and submit before the programme deadline.
- 5 Get in touch with admissions
Verify your application has been received by the admissions team. You can reach the institution by email at [email protected] or by phone at 39 040 558 7111 -. Monitor the portal for status updates, interview invitations, or document requests, and respond within the stated deadlines.
Frequently Asked Questions about University of Trieste
A short Q&A covering University of Trieste's essentials — founding, location, scale, ranking, and academic structure.
What city is University of Trieste in?
University of Trieste operates from Trieste, Italy.
Is University of Trieste a public or private institution?
University of Trieste operates as a public institution.
What programmes are available at University of Trieste?
University of Trieste offers master's programmes.
Is University of Trieste officially recognised?
The institution holds recognition from Ministry of Education, University and Research.
How do I find University of Trieste online?
University of Trieste's official website is www.units.it.
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