Established in 1117, Università degli Studi di Parma (University of Parma) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Parma (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Emilia-Romagna. 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 Parma (UNIPR) is a large coeducational Italian higher education institution. Università degli Studi di Parma (UNIPR) 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 905 years old Italian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UNIPR 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, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.