Founded in 1343, Università degli Studi di Pisa (University of Pisa) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Pisa (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Toscana. 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 Pisa (UNIPI) is a very large coeducational Italian higher education institution. Università degli Studi di Pisa (UNIPI) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 679 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 students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UNIPI 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.