Enrolment for the 2025/2026 academic year is now open for the 25 master courses offered by the University of Trieste, with 11 first-level master degrees (vocational masters) and 14 second-level master degrees (advanced masters). The course catalogue, offered by eight departments, addresses topics in a cross-disciplinary manner across the fields of medicine, economics and management, law, socio-politics, and education, with a strong emphasis on interdisciplinarity and sustainability.

This year, seven new innovative masters with a strong vocational focus have been added to the course catalogue.

NEW COURSES FOR 2025-2026

Labour Law for Human Resources Management and Consulting (first-level)
This course integrates labour law with criminal, tax, European and corporate law. The aim of the course is to train students to support human resource management in digital, environmental and social transitions. The programme is divided into five modules ranging from legal fundamentals to interdisciplinary focuses, with practical seminars conducted by professionals in the field and a concluding final lecture. It combines theoretical rigour, practical applications and an interdisciplinary perspective.

Bioethics and Paediatric Palliative Care (first-level)
This course addresses the clinical, ethical and relational dimensions of caring for children with incurable chronic diseases. It integrates clinical bioethics and palliative care skills, developing decision-making and communication skills with the dignity of the child and the family at the centre. It proposes an approach that values interprofessionality and promotes a culture of paediatric palliative care as an essential part of care, in line with the principles of humanisation of medicine and professional responsibility.

Land-Side Connections in Ports (second-level)
This course combines technical skills in rail and intermodal transport with economic knowledge for cost analysis and scenario forecasting, and legal knowledge for the correct setting of flows in compliance with tax and customs regulations. The focus on statistics and digital technologies is an integral part of the course, with particular attention paid to the use of data and performance indicators. The course trains participants to face the new challenges of port logistics and international land-side connections.

Robotic Surgery (second-level)
An advanced course for doctors interested in robot-assisted pelvic and renal surgery. It involves progression from basic skills, acquired on animated and inanimate models, to ultra-specialised skills in the operating theatre. This course is a travelling and international master, with experience in three robotic surgery centres, one of which is in Slovenia, thus offering participants direct exposure to a range of environments and broadening their professional horizons.

Aesthetic Medicine (second-level)
This master course integrates knowledge of plastic surgery and dermatology with the most modern non-invasive and non-surgical techniques. The use of fillers, botulinum toxin and lasers are incorporated into the specialist's clinical practice through responsible and informed use, with the aim of responding to the growing demand for aesthetic medicine. This course combines scientific progress, ethical awareness and technical skills.

INSTITUTIONAL AGREEMENTS AND SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS

Within the new courses, there are two programmes developed under the agreement signed with the Ministry of Labour and Social Policies:

Social and Companionship Care – PiCAS (first-level)
This course is designed for social workers, educators and psychologists, and seeks to strengthen the skills of multidisciplinary teams working in local social services. It focuses on the integrated care of individuals and families in vulnerable or poor conditions, using up-to-date operational and assessment tools. The course promotes the co-construction of interventions, evidence-based social planning and a ‘side by side’ participatory approach, in line with the National Inclusion Plan and LEPS.

Planning, management and evaluation of social services (second level)
An advanced course to develop skills in planning, programming, implementing and monitoring the integrated system of social interventions and services. In line with the National Inclusion Plan and LEPS, it promotes critical and systemic approaches to social policies, supporting co-programming, co-design and participatory governance. Participants will acquire the operational and theoretical tools needed to build inclusive and sustainable territorial networks capable of responding to the complex needs of communities.

Both Master's programmes are currently awaiting approval from the Ministry, so the relevant enrolment procedures are not yet active. Details will be provided as soon as possible.

For information about the course Social Care and Support – PiCAS (Level I): master.mlps1@units.it, for Planning, Management and Evaluation of Social Services (Level II): master.mlps2@units.it

Finally, as part of the special agreements, the fourth edition of a well-established course, organised in collaboration with the Friuli Venezia Giulia Region, has been confirmed:

Third Sector Law and Management – DMTS (second-level)
The master programme is aimed at those who have already obtained a master's degree (laurea magistrale). The course, offered by the Department of Political and Social Sciences, provides comprehensive and multidisciplinary training, preparing participants to guide organisations through regulatory, management and fundraising challenges. The programme combines theory and practice, and students gain practical experience through project work and internships. The partnership with the FVG Region guarantees a strong link with the territory, promoting the creation of collaborative networks and social innovation. Participants will have the opportunity to develop skills in governance, leadership, resource management and communication, with a focus on social impact and sustainability.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications must be submitted via the online Student Academic Services (Esse3). For deadlines, procedures and requirements, please consult the official call for applications.