Public university in Trieste, Italy, founded 1924

University of Trieste Admission Requirements 2027

The University of Trieste is a public university with strong science, engineering and international relations programmes, reflecting the city's location on the border with Slovenia. Non-EU students residing outside Italy who do not use the ISEE system pay a flat all-inclusive fee of EUR 300 a year, on top of a separate EUR 160 regional tax and EUR 16 stamp duty.

Verified 7 Sep 2026 Sources Official site
Next deadline
Not published
The Fall 2026 round closed 30 Apr 2026. The next cycle is not published yet.
Tuition
€300
per year
English test
Not listed
waiver possible
Acceptance rate
Not published
Application fee
€40

Requirements

Bachelor

A secondary school qualification recognised as giving access to university study in Italy.

Master

A bachelor's degree or equivalent first-cycle qualification relevant to the chosen programme. Programmes taught in English generally expect B2-level proficiency, with the exact certificate and score set by the individual degree course.

Documents

Passport, academic transcripts and qualification certificate, a passport photo, and an English language certificate matching the requirement published by the specific degree course for English-taught programmes. Non-EU applicants already resident in Italy also submit their residence permit.

How to apply

  1. Apply through apply.units.it, selecting up to three programmes in one application, and pay the EUR 40 application fee.
  2. The university evaluates the foreign qualification and issues an admission outcome.
  3. Non-EU applicants living abroad who need a study visa follow the visa pre-enrolment procedure; non-EU applicants already resident in Italy and EU citizens follow a separate, simpler enrolment path.
  4. Take the admission documents to the Italian embassy or consulate to apply for the study visa, where required.
  5. Enrol and pay the EUR 300 all-inclusive fee plus the EUR 160 regional tax and EUR 16 stamp duty.

English test waiver

The university requires proof of English proficiency for programmes taught in English but sets the exact certificate and score at the level of the individual degree course rather than a single university-wide minimum; a B2 level is described as the general expectation. Check the specific programme's admission page for its required test and score.

Sources, checked 7 September 2026
  1. https://www.units.it/en/prospective-students/fees-and-concessions
  2. https://apply.units.it/news/new/26-2026-2027-intake
  3. https://portale.units.it/en/international/destination-units/degree-seekers
  4. https://portale.units.it/en/international/destination-units/degree-seekers/verification-language-proficiency