UNITS welcomes students from all over the world and offers a variety of bachelor, master and doctorate programs. Check out the admissions requirements on our page.
Information is exploratory. For accurate information, refer to the official website of the school.
About UNITS
University of Trieste (UNITS) — public non-profit university. It is located in Trieste, Italy. UNITS is working closely with European University Association (EUA).
The university is ranked number 721 in QS World University Rankings 2025. The university is highly rated by the independent university ranking THE. It is in the top-500.
UNITS does research in different fields of study and offers bachelor, master and doctorate programs.
Location
Trieste, Italy
Establishment year
1924
Students
17,220
International students
1,292
Female students
56%
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The academic year at UNITS is continuous, which means that students have no break between courses. For convenience, tuition fees are calculated per year. Tuition fees at UNITS are equal for locals and foreigners, and start from 339 USD per year. The cost of education and the availability of scholarships can be checked on the official website.
Also, be prepared for additional expenses: accommodation, transportation, study materials, meals and personal expenses.
It is not possible to enter an undergraduate program at UNITS after the 11th grade. In Italy, school education lasts longer than 11 years, so applicants need to complete one of the preparatory programs (A-Levels, IB, Foundation, etc.), or study for a year at a university in their home country.
Master's degree at UNITS
The academic performance of a student in an undergraduate program plays an important role in the selection of candidates. To confirm your level of English, you must pass IELTS. The minimum IELTS score for admission is 6.5.
IELTS
6.5
UNITS campus
The university campus is located in Trieste. The school has a library where students can do their homework or just relax. Not only locals study at UNITS, but also students from other countries. The variety of cultures represented broadens the horizons of students and fills student life with all sorts of activities, the purpose of which is cultural exchange.
In Italy, after graduation, you can stay for a period of 6 months to a year. To do this, you need to apply for a job seeker visa, but only graduates of a master's or doctoral program can do this. You can find other options for immigration in our article.
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