Russian-Armenian University (RAU)

Russian-Armenian University was founded following the interstate agreement between the Republic of Armenia and Russian Federation in 1997. During the relatively short time of its existence, RAU has become a leading educational and scientific center in Armenia, having proved to be an excellent model of integration in education.

The University prepares specialists with up-to-date knowledge and skill ensuring their place in the competitive job market.
 
Attracting ethnic Armenian prospective students from all over the region, the University fulfills the role of a significant repatriation center in the country. Around 30% of students admitted to RAU each year are young people from CIS countries: Russia (which stands for the largest Armenian Diaspora), Georgia, Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan and other countries.

RAU offers a diverse range of undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate programs. The main language of instruction is Russian and Armenian; however, we offer courses English as well. Upon graduation, students receive two Diplomas: Armenian and Russian. RAU has 2 sectors: Russian, Armenian
 
RAU has 9 institutes which offer the following majors:
 
Institute of International Relations and Socio-Political Science:
- Philosophy
- Psychology
- Foreign Area Studies
- International Relations
- Political Science

Institute of Philology and Intercultural Communication:
- Philology
- Linguistics

Institute of Mathematics and Computer Science:
- Applied Mathematics & Computer Science
 
Institute of Engineering and Physics: 
- Electronics & Nanoelectronics
- Information & Communication Technologies
- Electronic Design & Technologies
 
Institute of Biomedicine and Pharmacy:
- Medical Biochemistry
- Pharmacy
- Bioengineering & Bioinformatics
 
Institute of Media, Advertising and Cinema:
- Journalism
- Advertising & PR
- Film & TV Directing
 
Institute of Law:
- Law

Institute of Economics and Business:
- Economics
- Management
- Tourism
- Hotel Management
 
Institute of Oriental Studies:
- Iranian Studies
- Turkic Studies
- Arabic Studies
- Indian Studies
 
RAU is widely recognized for its prominent activity in the regional educational and scientific environment and it continues to expand its work internationally. The University’s growing international network provides students and lecturers with various opportunities for mobility.

RAU is widely recognized for its prominent activity in the regional educational and scientific environment and it continues to expand its work internationally. The University’s growing international network provides students and lecturers with various opportunities for mobility.
 
At RAU, we have long identified scientific research as our priority. Students of all levels are encouraged to embark on scientific explorations and participate in research conferences. Professors and postgraduate students conduct activities geared towards solving fundamental issues of modern science, their research interests varying from Natural and Computer Sciences to Social Sciences and Humanities:
 
Research in Natural and Computer Sciences: Biochemistry, Biophysics, Bioinformatics, Organic and Physical Chemistry, Mathematics and IT, Information Security, Semiconductor Physics, Molecular Physics, Nanotechnology;
 
Research in Social Sciences and Humanities: Economics and Management, Law, Philosophy, Psychology, International Relations, History, PR and Mass Communication, Languages and Literature.
 
We conduct research at laboratories based within the Institutes of RAU and in cooperation with major Armenian science centers, including the National Academy of Sciences of Armenia.

Russian-Armenian University offers the following education services:

·         Bachelor's programs: 57 programs

·         Master's programs: 48 programs

·         PhD programs

There are three double degree educational programs:

1.      Master's program «International Relations and Diplomacy» (profile International Relations)

2.      Bachelor's program «Communication Design» (profile Advertising and PR and Design)

3.      Master's program «Digital Health» (MDH)

The University offers educational programs in the following profiles:

·         Engineering and physics;

·         Biomedical and pharmaceutical;

·         Law;

·         Policy;

·         Journalism;

·         Advertising;

·         Regional studies;

·         Oriental and African studies;

·         Economics and finance;

·         Management;

·         Tourism and hospitality;

·         Applied mathematics and computer science;

·         Directing;

·         Linguistics;

·         Psychology;

·         Philosophy

Etc.

More information can be found here www.rau.am/eng