Founded in 1965, Università degli Studi G. d'Annunzio Chieti-Pescara (D'Annunzio University of Chieti-Pescara) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Chieti (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Abruzzo. This institution also has a branch campus in Pescara. Officially recognized by the Ministero dell'Istruzione, dell'Università e della Ricerca, Italia (Ministry of Education, Universities and Research of Italy), Università degli Studi G. d'Annunzio Chieti-Pescara (UdA) is a large coeducational Italian higher education institution. Università degli Studi G. d'Annunzio Chieti-Pescara (UdA) 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. UdA 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.