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Yerevan State University: the applicant's brief

6 findings
  1. The short answer

    Yerevan State University is a public university in Armenia and suits students who want to study at a large, established national institution. It can work well for applicants who value a broad university environment and are willing to confirm programme-level details directly.

  2. What you can study

    Yerevan State University is a general university rather than a specialist school, and it is the largest university in Armenia. The programme catalogue is not listed, so confirm the current subjects, degrees, and language options on the university’s official website before applying.

  3. Getting in

    Applications for international students should be checked directly with the university, because programme-specific entry requirements, document lists, and deadlines are not given here. Confirm whether your chosen course requires translated records, entrance testing, or proof of language ability, and verify the latest instructions on the official website.

  4. What it costs

    The university does not publish a tuition fee for international students; confirm the current rate with its admissions office. Living costs in Yerevan will depend on housing, food, transport, and personal spending, so check current local costs before you commit.

  5. Coming from abroad

    For a student moving from abroad, the key questions are which language the programme is taught in, what immigration or residence steps apply, and what documents the university expects from overseas applicants. Also confirm whether there are separate requirements for accommodation, health cover, and arrival procedures.

  6. How it compares

    Armenia has 12 universities in total, so Yerevan State University sits in a small national higher-education sector. Its main distinguishing point is scale: it is the largest university in the country and a public institution, which makes it a strong option for students looking for a broad national university rather than a small specialist provider.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them — always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.

Questions about Yerevan State University

What type of university is Yerevan State University?

It is a public university in Armenia.

Where is Yerevan State University located?

It is in Armenia, in Yerevan.

Does it publish tuition fees for international students?

No tuition fee is published here; confirm the current rate with the admissions office.

How many universities are there in Armenia?

There are 12 universities in the country.

Overview

Yerevan State University, 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". Of its 3,150 employees, 1,190 comprise the teaching staff, which includes 25 academicians, 130 professors, 700 docents, and 360 assistant lecturers. The university has 400 researchers, 1,350 post-graduate students, and 8,500 undergraduates, including 300 students from abroad.

Tuition fees & costs

Indicative annual tuition

On request

Indicative living cost

Fees vary by programme and are indicative. Confirm exact fees with the university before applying.

Admission requirements

How to apply

  1. 1Check the entry requirements and intake dates for your chosen programme on the official university website.
  2. 2Confirm you meet the academic requirements (high-school certificate, bachelor’s degree or equivalent) for the programme.
  3. 3Apply directly through the university admission portal, or via its official application platform.
  4. 4Submit your transcripts and English-proficiency scores (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo English Test) and pay the application fee.
  5. 5On receiving your offer letter, accept it and begin your student-visa process for Armenia.

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Last updated 29 Aug 2026. Information is provided for guidance — verify with official sources before applying.

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