Established in 1859, Politecnico di Torino (Polytechnic University of Turin) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the large city of Torino (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Piemonte. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Mondovì , Alessandria, Biella, Verrès. Officially recognized by the Ministero dell'Istruzione, dell'Università e della Ricerca, Italia (Ministry of Education, Universities and Research of Italy), Politecnico di Torino (POLITO) is a very large coeducational Italian higher education institution. Politecnico di Torino (POLITO) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. POLITO 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.