Founded in 1979, Università degli Studi della Tuscia (University of Tuscia) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the small city of Viterbo (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Lazio. Officially recognized by the Ministero dell'Istruzione, dell'Università e della Ricerca, Italia (Ministry of Education, Universities and Research of Italy), Università degli Studi della Tuscia (UNITUS) is a medium-sized coeducational Italian higher education institution. Università degli Studi della Tuscia (UNITUS) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UNITUS 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.