Founded in 1481, Università degli Studi di Genova (University of Genoa) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Genova (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Liguria. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Savona, Imperia, La Spezia. 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 Genova (UNIGE) is a very large coeducational Italian higher education institution. Università degli Studi di Genova (UNIGE) 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. UNIGE 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.