Established in 1997, Libera Università di Bolzano (Search ResultsWeb result with site linksFree University of Bozen-Bolzano) is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Bolzano (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Trentino-Alto Adige. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Brixen-Bressanone, Bruneck-Brunico. Officially recognized by the Ministero dell'Istruzione, dell'Università e della Ricerca, Italia (Ministry of Education, Universities and Research of Italy), Libera Università di Bolzano (UNIBZ) is a small coeducational Italian higher education institution. Libera Università di Bolzano (UNIBZ) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 25 years old Italian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 60-70% making this Italian higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UNIBZ also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.