Established in 1991, the American University of Armenia is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Yerevan (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the WASC Senior College and University Commission, American University of Armenia (AUA) is a very small sized (uniRank enrollment range: 1,000-1,999 students) coeducational Armenian higher education institution. American University of Armenia (AUA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees and master's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 33-year-old Armenian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 70-79% making this Armenian higher education organization a moderately selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. AUA also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.
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moderately selective
Name | American University of Armenia |
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Name (Non Latin) | Հայաստանի Ամերիկյան Համալսարանի |
Acronym | AUA |
Founded | 1991 |
Motto | More than an Education - a Commitment! |
Colours | Blue and gold |
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Address | 40 Marshal Baghramyan Avenue Yerevan 0019 Yerevan Armenia |
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(10) 324 040 |
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(60) 612 512 |
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The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of American University of Armenia is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify American University of Armenia's academic range and degree level offering.
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This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of American University of Armenia categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at American University of Armenia.
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Not reported | 2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro) |
International students |
Not reported | 7,500-9,999 US$ (6,830-9,110 Euro) |
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Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.
This institution admits men and women (coeducational).
This higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.
This institution acceptance rate range is 70-79% making it a moderately selective higher education institution.
This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.
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International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.
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This institution has a student enrollment range from 1,000 to 1,999, making it a very small-sized institution.
This institution's academic staff ranges from 200 to 299 members.
This institution is a private higher education institution.
This institution is a non-profit higher education institution.
This institution's main campus is located in a urban setting.
This institution adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.
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American University of Armenia is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: WASC Senior College and University Commission
Year of first Recognition or Accreditation
2006
uniRank publishes the following list of the most important American University of Armenia's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.
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uniRank publishes the following list of the most important American University of Armenia's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.
Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a university focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer divisions and a more streamlined organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.
uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the American University of Armenia 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.
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