History
The American University of Armenia (AUA) opened its doors on September 21, 1991, the same day that the Armenian Parliament declared independence, with Agbabian appointed as President, Der Kiureghian as the Dean of Engineering, and Karamardian as the Dean of Business.
Education
- AUA’s graduate program offers master’s degrees in nine fields of study: Business Administration, Computer and Information Science, Economics, Law, and Teaching English as a Foreign Language. These programs are intended to develop critical analysis and depth of knowledge through advanced coursework, independent study, and research.
- AUA’s undergraduate program offers bachelor’s degrees in English and Communications, Engineering Sciences, Computer Science, Data Science and Business. Through its undergraduate courses, the University offers students depth of knowledge for career preparation and further studies as well as breadth and a foundation of general knowledge and skills for life-long learning.
Research
The Institutional Review Board (IRB) of the American University of Armenia (AUA) is registered with the National Institute of Health, the United States Department of Health and Human Services. The IRB functions under the guidance of the Office for Human Research Protection (OHRP), which provides regulatory oversight and clarifications on ethical issues in biomedical and social-behavioral research.
Short Courses
Education & Training (1)
- Certificate Teaching English as a Foreign Language
Humanities (1)
- Certificate Teaching English as a Foreign Language
University Ranking
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2023
801
2022
801
2021
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QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
Housing services
Student Residence Hall in Dzoragyugh - AUA opened the doors of its newly built Student Residence on August 1, 2021. The residence is located in the Dzoragyugh district of Yerevan, a 25-minute walk from the University, and overlooks the Hrazdan gorge and river. The four-story building houses up to 56 students from Armenia's regions and abroad.
Library services
The AUA’s AGBU Papazian Library was founded in 1991 the same year as AUA was established. It is named after the Papazian family, a generous benefactor of the American University of Armenia. Over 34,000 volumes of books and more than 211,000 e-books can be accessed through the library services. The Library has access to around 39,000 e-journals.
ICT services
- Students have access to all computer clusters, free Wi-Fi, and printers.
The American University of Armenia is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission