Established in 1620, Università degli Studi di Cagliari (University of Cagliari) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Cagliari (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Sardegna. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Iglesias, Nuoro, Oristano. Officially recognized by the Ministero dell'Istruzione, dell'Università e della Ricerca, Italia (Ministry of Education, Universities and Research of Italy), Università degli Studi di Cagliari (UNICA) is a large coeducational Italian higher education institution. Università degli Studi di Cagliari (UNICA) 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 402 years old Italian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 80-90% making this Italian higher education organization a least selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UNICA 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.