Established in 1434, Università degli Studi di Catania (University of Catania) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Catania (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Sicilia. 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 Catania (UNICT) is a very large coeducational Italian higher education institution. Università degli Studi di Catania (UNICT) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. This 588 years old Italian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 20-30% making this Italian higher education organization a very selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UNICT also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.