Founded in 1877, Università degli Studi di Trieste (University of Trieste) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Trieste (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Friuli Venezia Giulia. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Gorizia, Pordenone, Portogruaro. 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 Trieste (UNITS) is a large coeducational Italian higher education institution. Università degli Studi di Trieste (UNITS) 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. UNITS 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.