Yerevan State University

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Located in Yerevan, Armenia, Yerevan State University is the country's oldest and largest public higher education institution, renowned for its strong academic tradition in the humanities, natural sciences, and oriental studies. As a primary hub for higher learning in the region, the university offers a wide range of degree programs taught in Armenian, alongside specific courses and specialized support designed to accommodate foreign scholars. The International Cooperation Department actively assists incoming participants with admissions, visa procedures, and integration into campus life, fostering a multicultural learning environment. A distinctive characteristic of the institution is its comprehensive Armenian studies and regional research centers, which provide international students with deep, localized insights into the culture, history, and geopolitics of the South Caucasus.

Background

Yerevan State University (YSU; Armenian: Երևանի պետական համալսարան, ԵՊՀ, Yerevani petakan hamalsaran), also simply University of Yerevan, is the oldest continuously operating public university in Armenia. Founded in 1919, it is the largest university in the country. It is thus informally known as Armenia's "mother university" (Մայր բուհ, Mayr buh). Of its 3,150 employees, 1,190 comprise the teaching staff, which includes 25 academicians, 130 professors, 700 docents (associate professors), and 360 assistant lecturers. The university has 400 researchers, 1,350 post-graduate students, and 8,500 undergraduates, including 300 students from abroad. Instruction is in Armenian, but instruction in Russian or English for foreign students is available as needed. The academic year is from September 1 through June 30. According...

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