University of Trieste facts for kids
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Università degli Studi di Trieste
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| Latin: Universitas Studiorum Tergestum | |
| Type | Public |
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| Established | 1924 |
| Rector | Prof. Roberto Di Lenarda |
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Administrative staff
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1,000 |
| Students | 15177 |
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Italy
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| Campus | Urban |
| Sports teams | CUS Trieste |
| Affiliations | Almalaurea, CEI University Network, Nettuno (accessed 26 February 2014) |
| Website | www.units.it |
The University of Trieste (Italian: Università degli Studi di Trieste, or UniTS) is a public university in Trieste, a city in northeast Italy. It was founded in 1924.
This university has 10 main departments. It offers a wide range of courses for students. About 15,000 students study here. The university also has around 1,000 professors.
The University of Trieste is known for its international connections. It works closely with many research centers in Trieste. These include places like the International School for Advanced Studies and the International Centre for Theoretical Physics. This network of research groups is often called the "Trieste System."
The university has also increased its international partnerships. These agreements allow students and staff to study or work abroad. This happens through programs like Socrates programme and other research agreements.
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History of the University
Before World War I, Trieste was part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. People who spoke Italian wanted a university in the city. But the Austrian government said no many times.
After Trieste became part of Italy, a school there was upgraded. This school, the Superior School in Commerce, became a university in 1924. This happened by a special order from the king.
In 1938, a Law faculty was added. This made the university a Studium Generale, meaning it offered a wide range of studies. It was then called the Royal University of Studies. A new main building for the university started construction that same year. It was built on the Scoglietto hill, overlooking the old city.
World War II slowed down the university's growth. The Engineering faculty, started in 1942, only taught naval engineering until the war ended. The Literature and Philosophy faculty, planned for 1943, opened in 1945.
After the war, Trieste was controlled by the United Kingdom and the United States of America. They helped open the new Literature and Philosophy faculty. They also finished the main building.
In 1954, Trieste was returned to Italy. To celebrate, the university gave a special degree to the Italian President, Luigi Einaudi. Soon, new faculties were added, like Pharmacy and Medicine. New buildings were also opened on the Scoglietto hill and around the city.
Later, more faculties joined the university. In 1978, the School of Modern Languages became a faculty. Psychology was added in 1997, and Architecture in 1998. These additions completed the range of studies offered today.
How the University is Organized
The University of Trieste is divided into 10 departments. This structure was set up in 2010. Each department focuses on different subjects:
- Clinical Department of Medical, Surgical and Health Sciences
- Department of Physics
- Department of Engineering and Architecture
- Department of Mathematics and Geosciences
- Department of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Department of Life Sciences
- Department of Economic, Business, Mathematical and Statistical Sciences
- Department of Legal, Language, Interpreting and Translation Studies
- Department of Political and Social Sciences
- Department of Humanities
The university also has a Language Centre. It helps students learn different languages. It also offers Italian courses for students coming to Trieste from other countries.
University Buildings and Locations
The main campus is on the Scoglietto hill. Here you'll find the Rector's office and the main library. The Law and Political Sciences faculties are also in this area.
Other buildings on campus host various faculties. These include Economics, Pharmacy, and Engineering. There are also medical institutes and research centers. The campus has a university canteen and three student dorms.
Some departments are in other parts of Trieste. The Geological Sciences and Earth Sciences departments are in San Giovanni Park.
In the city center, near the sea, are older buildings. These house the Department of Humanities. The Narodni Dom building has the Modern Languages section. This was Italy's first advanced school for interpreters.
The Faculty of Medicine and Surgery is spread out. It uses buildings connected to the city's three main hospitals.
Further from the city, near the ICTP, is the Department of Theoretical Physics. The Astronomy Department is near Trieste's two Astronomical Observatories.
The university also has campuses outside Trieste. In Pordenone, you can study Engineering and Education. The Gorizia campus offers International and Diplomatic Studies. It also has programs in Business Communication and Tourism Management. The Portogruaro campus, in the Veneto region, focuses on Teaching Sciences.
The Trieste System of Science
In 2020, Trieste was named the European City of Science. It hosted a major European science event. The Trieste System is known worldwide as a "United Nations System of Sciences."
Many international science institutes are in Trieste. They work with the University of Trieste. They offer programs from undergraduate to doctorate levels. Some of these institutes include:
- Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP)
- International School for Advanced Studies (SISSA)
- AREA Science Park
- International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB)
- The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS)
- Elettra Sincrotrone Trieste, which creates special light for research.
- Astronomical Observatory of Trieste (INAF)
- National Institute of Oceanography and Experimental Geophysics
- National Institute of Nuclear Physics (INFN)
University Campus Locations
The University of Trieste has several campus locations:
- San Giovanni Teaching Hub
- Department of Medical, Surgical and Health Sciences
- Gorizia campus
- Pordenone campus: Since 1991, this site offers courses in Production Engineering and Management.
- Portogruaro campus: Opened in 1997, this site offers degree programs in Education.
- Orto Botanico dell'Università di Trieste: This is the university's botanical garden. It was founded in 1963 and covers a large area.
Interesting Places to Visit
- Orto Botanico dell'Università di Trieste, the university's botanical garden.
- Radioincorso.it, the university's online radio station.
Notable People from the University
Many important people have studied or taught at the University of Trieste.
Notable Faculty (Teachers)
- Margherita Hack, a famous astrophysicist.
- Claudio Magris, a well-known German literature expert.
- Gaetano Kanizsa, a notable psychologist.
Notable Alumni (Graduates)
- Roberto Fico, a politician who was President of the Italian Chamber of Deputies.
- Andrea Illy, a successful entrepreneur.
- Jože Pirjevec, a respected historian.
- Lamberto Zannier, a diplomat.
See also
In Spanish: Universidad de Trieste para niños
- List of Italian universities
- International School for Advanced Studies
