Founded in 1982, Università degli Studi della Basilicata (University of Basilicata) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Potenza (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Basilicata. This institution also has a branch campus in Matera. Officially recognized by the Ministero dell'Istruzione, dell'Università e della Ricerca, Italia (Ministry of Education, Universities and Research of Italy), Università degli Studi della Basilicata (UNIBAS) is a medium-sized coeducational Italian higher education institution. Università degli Studi della Basilicata (UNIBAS) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 40 years old Italian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy This higher education institution has an open admission policy. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UNIBAS 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.