Beside the well know universities of Italy, Trieste has shown in the last decade a high standard in the quality of education and research becoming a center of excellence for many disciplines (Biology, Engineering and Physics among other).
The high rate of employment at 3 years after graduation together with a relatively low cost of life (compared to Rome or Milan) have a strong appeal between the students.
Some cons, the average age of the professors is very high (as many universities in Italy because of the lock of the turnover) and this poses a challenge on the future of this university.