Established in 1939, Libera Università Maria SS. Assunta (Maria Santissima Assunta Free University) is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Roma (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Lazio. This institution also has a branch campus in Palermo. Officially recognized by the Ministero dell'Istruzione, dell'Università e della Ricerca, Italia (Ministry of Education, Universities and Research of Italy), Libera Università Maria SS. Assunta (LUMSA) is a small coeducational Italian higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Libera Università Maria SS. Assunta (LUMSA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. LUMSA also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.