Founded in 1361, Università degli Studi di Pavia (University of Pavia) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Pavia (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Lombardia. This institution also has a branch campus in Cremona. 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 Pavia (UNIPV) is a large coeducational Italian higher education institution. Università degli Studi di Pavia (UNIPV) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UNIPV 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.