Established in 1548, Università degli Studi di Messina (University of Messina) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the small city of Messina (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Sicilia. 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 Messina (UNIME) is a large coeducational Italian higher education institution. Università degli Studi di Messina (UNIME) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UNIME 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.