Established in 1995, Università LUM Jean Monnet (LUM Jean Monnet University) is a for-profit private higher-education institution located in the large town of Casamassima (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Puglia. This institution also has a branch campus in Trani. Officially recognized by the Ministero dell'Istruzione, dell'Università e della Ricerca, Italia (Ministry of Education, Universities and Research of Italy), Università LUM Jean Monnet (LUM) is a very small coeducational Italian higher education institution. Università LUM Jean Monnet (LUM) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. LUM 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.