Yerevan State University ranks among Europe's top 500 universities Yerevan State University has maintained its standing in the QS World University Rankings for the third consecutive year (2024–2026). In the 2026 edition, YSU placed within the 1001–1200 range among approximately 1,500 institutions worldwide. Notably, in the QS Europe University Rankings for the same year, YSU secured the 487th position out of 958 institutions, with an overall score of 23.2.
Few minutes that can save lives: blood donation drive at YSU In response to Armenia's ongoing blood shortages, Yerevan State University hosted a donation drive today in collaboration with the Ministry of Health's Yeolyan Hematology and Oncology Center.
New prospects for international scientific cooperation: YSU scientist visits China Karen Trchounian, Doctor of Biological Sciences, Professor, and Director of the Scientific Research Institute of Biology at Yerevan State University (YSU), recently visited China to participate in scientific meetings and discussions. The visit aimed to expand research collaborations and explore new opportunities for international partnerships.
YSU Charles Aznavour Cultural Center's "Universitian" theater studio wins "Universiade-2026" competition As part of the "Universiade-2026" competition, students from the "Universitian" theater studio of the YSU Charles Aznavour Cultural Center presented the theatrical performance "Servant Simon", staged based on a work by Avetik Isahakyan. Under the artistic direction of Gayane Yeghiazaryan, the performance secured first place, sharing the top honor with representatives from the Russian-Armenian University.
YSU partners in WARIE project selected under Horizon Europe program The WARIE project (Widening AI Research and Innovation for Excellence in the Eastern Partnership), submitted by Yerevan State University in collaboration with partner organizations, has been selected for funding under the European Commission's prominent Horizon Europe program.
Science has always been close to my heart – YSU researcher Zarine Simonyan Zarine Simonyan, a researcher at the Center for Materials Science and Nanotechnology of the Physics Institute at Yerevan State University, has been interested in natural sciences since her school years. That interest deepened during her university studies, when physics became for her not merely a subject to study but a unique language for understanding the world. For Zarine, physics transformed into a means of uncovering the laws of nature and developing innovative solutions.
March 14 marked as International Day of Mathematics March 14 is celebrated worldwide as the International Day of Mathematics. The day was proclaimed by UNESCO in 2019 with the aim of highlighting the important role of mathematics in the development of science, technology, the economy, and everyday life.
From YSU to global recognition: Armenian genius of mathematics When people speak of him, they often call him the Armenian genius of mathematics. Upon entering Yerevan State University, he passed all the examinations for both the first and second years within a single year, immediately advancing to third-year classes. Completing the university's five-year program in just three and a half years, he enrolled in postgraduate studies and finished them in only one year. At the age of 20, he earned the degree of doctor of sciences, and at 24, he was elected the youngest-ever corresponding member of the USSR Academy of Sciences. He was Sergey Mergelyan—the world-renowned Armenian scientist and Academician of the National Academy of Sciences of Armenia—a scholar for whom YSU served as the definitive starting point on a path toward global recognition and historic scientific achievements.
YSU associate professor explores innovative cancer therapies during scientific visit to Poland Associate Professor Hayarpi Simonyan, Head of the Chair of Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Pharmacognosy at the YSU Institute of Pharmacy, conducted a scientific visit to the University of Opole in Poland under the European Commission-funded Horizon Europe Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Staff Exchanges (MSCA Staff Exchanges) program. The visit focused on collaborating with international partners to develop more effective cancer therapies, while also facilitating the exchange of expertise and the acquisition of advanced research skills.
Armenian speaker of parliament visits YSU research centers and meets students Armenian Speaker of Parliament Alen Simonyan visited Yerevan State University. During his visit, he toured several faculties and research centers, familiarizing himself with recent infrastructure improvements, newly established research centers, laboratories equipped with modern technology, and renovated classrooms across the university.
