Founded in 1974, Libera Università Internazionale degli Studi Sociali Guido Carli (LUISS Guido Carli) is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Roma (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Lazio. This institution also has a branch campus in Milano. Officially recognized by the Ministero dell'Istruzione, dell'Università e della Ricerca, Italia (Ministry of Education, Universities and Research of Italy), Libera Università Internazionale degli Studi Sociali Guido Carli (LUISS) is a medium-sized coeducational Italian higher education institution. Libera Università Internazionale degli Studi Sociali Guido Carli (LUISS) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. This 48 years old Italian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 60-70% making this Italian higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. LUISS 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, as well as administrative services.