Founded in 1769, the L-Università ta' Malta (University of Malta) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Msida (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants). This institution also has branch campuses in Gozo, Valletta and Marsaxlokk. Officially recognized by the Ministry for Education and Employment? of Malta, L-Università ta' Malta (UM) is a large-sized (Buydiploma enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational Maltese higher education institution. L-Università ta' Malta (UM) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the Buydiploma degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 255-year-old Maltese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 80-89% making this Maltese higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UM 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.