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For a definition of what "Recognized Higher Education Institution" means in Armenia: A recognized higher education institution in the Republic of Armenia (RA) is an institution, which offers higher education programmes, defined by the RA Government Decree, and is established by the state or is accredited by the competent body.
1. Higher education institutions recognized by competent authorities
- Lists of recognized educational institutions in the Republic of Armenia
Currently there are 22 State Higher Education Institutions with 14 branches operating in the Republic of Armenia. Also there are 4 universities established within the intergovernmental agreements with state participation. In addition, there are 40 private HEIs, of which 31 have passed full accreditation. Bachelor's degrees take 3-4 years (180-240ECTS), and Master's degrees another 1-2 years (60-120 ECTS) based on the Bachelor’s degree. Higher education is provided by many types of institutions (university, academy, institution, and conservatory).
National Information Center for Academic Recognition and Mobility
- State universities
- Private accredited universities and programs
National Tempus Office in Armenia - higher education institutions
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2. Higher education programmes recognized by competent authorities
- List of recognized programmes in the Republic of Armenia (Armenian)
There are about 200 recognized higher education programmes that have been defined by the RoA Government Decree N° 1038-N on 30 August 2007.
3. Information for students planning to study in the country
- Information is regularly published on the web site of the Ministry of Education and Science
Edu.am (Armenian)
4. Information on higher education system
- Description of the education system
The education system of Armenia involves education institutions comprising of pre-school education, general secondary education (comprising of primary, basic and high schools), middle-level professional and higher education as well as post-graduate education, basic and high school graduates have the right to pursue their education further in middle-level professional (vocational education) and higher education institutions respectively.
The Education System of Armenia:
Education System
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National Tempus Office in Armenia - Competent bodies
National Information Center for Academic Recognition and Mobility (NICARM) / Armenian ENIC/NARIC - Ministries/departments responsible for education
Ministry of Education and Science of Armenia (Armenian) - Quality assurance mechanisms
The Law on Education of Armenia ( of 14 April 1999) and the Law on Higher and Postgraduate Education of Armenia (14 December 2004) are the main legal acts regulating quality assurance processes.
Information on quality assurance in higher education (Armenian)
ANQA (Armenian)
ANQA is responsible for quality assurance standards and guidelines.
5. Information on foreign credential assessment and recognition
- Description (procedures)
Information on assessment and the recognition of foreign qualifications (Armenian) - Competent bodies
National Information Center for Academic Recognition and Mobility, the Armenian ENIC/NARIC
6. Information on financial assistance opportunities
- For national students planning to study abroad
Information on study scholarships and programmes abroad.
Financial assistance is mainly offered by foreign organizations both European and American. Foreign Embassies in Armenia also offer training for professionals in various areas.
International Research & Exchanges Board in Armenia
British Council Armenia
Embassy of the United States
American Councils for International Education
German Academic Exchange Service - For international students planning to study in the country
Brief information is available on the site of the Ministry as well as on websites of some Armenian higher education institutions.
National Information Center for Academic Recognition and Mobility
National Tempus Office in Armenia
Edu.am (Armenian)
7. Cross-border higher education
- Ministry of Education and Science (Armenian)
National Information Center of Academic Recognition and Mobility
8. National information centre
9. Other information sources
- Information on the Armenian education system:
http://www.tempus.am (English)
http://www.armenic.am (English)
http://www.edu.am (Armenian)