Founded in 1982, Università degli Studi di Brescia (University of Brescia) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Brescia (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Lombardia. 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 Brescia (UNIBS) is a large coeducational Italian higher education institution. Università degli Studi di Brescia (UNIBS) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. This 40 years old Italian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 80-90% making this Italian higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UNIBS 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, as well as administrative services.