Established in 1222, Università degli Studi di Padova (University of Padua) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Padova (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Veneto. 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 Padova (UNIPD) is a very large coeducational Italian higher education institution. Università degli Studi di Padova (UNIPD) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as master degrees in several areas of study. This 800 years old Italian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UNIPD 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, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.