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Education System of Armenia
INSTITUTION TYPES & CREDENTIALS Types of higher education institutions: Hamalsaran (University) Institut (Institute) Conservatoria (Conservatoire) Academia (Academy) School leaving and higher education credentials: Mijnakarg Yndhanur Krtoutian Attestat Bakalavri Kochum Specialist Diploma Magistri Kochum Candidate of Science STRUCTURE OF EDUCATION SYSTEM Pre-higher education: Duration of compulsory education: Age of entry: 7 Age of exit: 14 Structure of school system: Primary Type of school providing this education: Primary School Length of program in years: 3 Age level from: 7 to: 9 Basic Type of school providing this education: Intermediate School Length of program in years: 5 Age level from: 10 to: 14 Certificate/diploma awarded: Himnakan yndhanur krtutyan atestat (Certificate of Basic Education) Senior Secondary Type of school providing this education: High (Senior) School Length of program in years: 2 Age level from: 15 to: 16 Certificate/diploma awarded: Mijnakarg Yndhanur Krtoutian Attestat (Certificate of full Secondary Education) School education: General secondary education lasts for 2 years after completion of the first two stages: primary school (3 years) and intermediate school (5 years). Access is through the Certificate of Basic Education. The certificate awarded at the end of general secondary education is the Mijnakarg /Iriv/Yndhanur Krtutyan Attestat for full Secondary Education or the Mijin Masnagitakan Krtutyan Diplom for middle professional education. Higher education: The aim of higher professional education is to provide high quality professional education and re-qualification based on secondary general and intermediate professional education that meet educational development needs. Institutions of higher education comprise universities and institutes. At higher education level, junior specialists courses take 2 to 3 years, Bachelor's degrees take 4 years, and master's degrees another 2 years. Another 2 or 3 years at least are required for the degree of doctor. Main laws/decrees governing higher education: Decree: Law on Education Year: 1999 Concerns: Educational system Academic year: Classes from: Sep to: Jul Languages of instruction: Armenian, Russian Stages of studies:
University level studies: University level first stage: Bachelor's Degree, Specialist Diploma: The Bachelor's Degree is granted to those having completed secondary education and four years' higher education. The Specialist Diploma is conferred on those having completed secondary education and followed five years of higher education. University level second stage: Master's Degree: The Master's Degree is conferred on those who hold a Bachelor's Degree or a Specialist's Diploma and have completed two further years of higher education. University level third stage: Postgraduate Education: A Researcher's Degree or Doctor's Degree (PhD) is granted to those who hold a Master's Degree or a Specialist's Diploma upon completion and attestation of three years' postgraduate studies. A Clinical Ordinate and Pharmaceutist's Degree are granted to those having studied Medicine and completed at least one year's postgraduate study. NATIONAL BODIES Administration & co-ordination: Responsible authorities: Ministry of Education and Science Head: Sergo Yeritsyan, Minister Government
Building 3, Republic Square Tel: +374(10) 526602 Fax: +374(10) 526484 EMail: mines@edu.am WWW: http://www.edu.am Council of Rectors of Higher Educational Establishments in Armenia c/o Yerevan State
University, Alex Manoogian Street 1 Tel: +374(10) 554629 Fax: +374(10) 554641 EMail: rector@ysu.am ADMISSIONS TO HIGHER EDUCATION Admission to university-level studies Name of secondary school credential required: Mijnakarg Yndhanur Krtoutian Attestat Entrance exams required: Entrance Examination Foreign students admission Quotas: According to international agreements there are quotas. Admission requirements: Foreign students must hold a secondary school leaving certificate and sit for an entrance examination. Entry regulations: All foreign candidates must have a residence visa and be recommended by competent bodies in their countries. Health requirements: Medical certificate Language requirements: Armenian and Russian language tests. Application procedures: Apply to individual institution for entry to: All types of institutions Apply to national body for entry to: Higher education Apply to: Ministry of Education and Science Government Building
3, Republic Square Tel: +374(1) 526602 Fax: +374(1) 524684 EMail: mines@edu.am WWW: http://www.edu.am/mes Recognition of studies & qualifications: Studies pursued in foreign countries (bodies dealing with recognition of foreign credentials): Ministry of Education and Science Head: Georgi Kutoyan Government
Building 3, Republic Square Tel: +374(10) 526602 Fax: +374(10) 524684 EMail: mines@edu.am WWW: http://www.edu.am Deals with credential recognition for entry to: University Multilateral agreements concerning recognition of foreign studies Name of agreement: Convention on the Recognition of Studies, Diplomas and Degrees in Higher Education in Asia and the Pacific Year of signature: 1983 Name of agreement: Convention on the Recognition of Studies, Diplomas and Degrees in Higher Education in States belonging to the Europe Region References to further information on foreign student admissions and recognition of studies Title: Handbook on Diplomas, Degrees and other Certificates in Higher Education in Asia and the Pacific Publisher: UNESCO PROAP Year of publication: 1998 STUDENT LIFE Health/social provisions Social security for home students: No Student expenses and financial aid Student costs: Home students tuition fees: Minimum: 0 (US Dollar) Maximum: 500 (US Dollar) Foreign students tuition fees: Minimum: 600 (US Dollar) Maximum: 1000 (US Dollar) INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION & EXCHANGES Principal national bodies responsible for dealing with international cooperation and exchanges in higher education: Ministry of Education and Science Head: Arthur Mkrtchyan, Head, International Relations Government
Building 3, Republic Square Tel: +374(10) 526602 Fax: +374(10) 524684 EMail: mines@edu.am WWW: http://www.edu.am Participation of country in multilateral or bilateral higher education programmes Name of exchange programme: TEMPUS GRADING SYSTEM Main grading system used by higher education institutions Full Description: Soviet system: 2-5 (5:excellent/4:good/3:satisfactory/2:fail)parallel to the introduction of a 0-10 system. Highest on scale: 5 Lowest on scale: 1 NOTES ON HIGHER EDUCATION SYSTEM Data for academic year: 2005-2006 Source: IAU from Ministry of Education and Science, Armenia, December 2005
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