by Nina Vaclavikova
Interviews: Elisabetta Madriz — Rector’s Delegate for Orientation Initiatives; student tutors and Open Day coordinators; prospective student
On Friday morning, March 20, the campus of University of Trieste opened its doors to thousands of prospective students, offering a closer look at its academic programs and campus life.
The event, known as “Porte Aperte Primaverili,” drew approximately 3,800 registrants on Friday, March 20, underscoring sustained interest in the university’s undergraduate and single-cycle degree offerings. Held at the main campus in Piazzale Europa, the initiative was designed primarily for high school seniors preparing to make decisions about their university studies.
The day began at 10 a.m. in the Aula Magna of the central building, where Elisabetta Madriz, the university’s delegate for orientation initiatives, delivered opening remarks ahead of presentations focused on economics and management programs. Throughout the day, sessions introducing various fields of study were held across multiple campus buildings, including the Centrale, D, and H3 facilities.
Beyond formal presentations, the program included guided campus tours and informational stands addressing tuition, scholarships, housing and student services. A series of peer-led discussions, branded as “UniTalks,” offered prospective students the opportunity to engage directly with those already enrolled, providing a more informal perspective on academic life.
Participants traveled from across Italy — including regions such as Friuli Venezia Giulia, Veneto, Lombardy and Sicily — as well as from several neighboring countries, including Slovenia, Croatia and Switzerland, and as far as Albania.
University officials said the turnout reflected broad and geographically diverse interest in Trieste’s academic offerings.
A second orientation event, “Porte Aperte Magistrali,” focused on graduate-level programs, is scheduled for April 10 at the same campus.
