YSU launches new master's program: "Eurasian Studies" The new interdisciplinary master's program is designed to provide an in-depth study of contemporary political, social, and cultural processes in post-Soviet Eurasia, with particular emphasis on Russia, Armenia, and the South Caucasus.
This book was written not with ink or a pen, but with love — Lebanese businessman and author Nicolas Abou Fayssal A presentation of the book "Armenia… Death and Reborn Life" by Lebanese businessman and author Nicolas Abou Fayssal was held at the Faculty of Oriental Studies, Yerevan State University. The event became not only a literary gathering, but also an important cultural occasion and a symbolic celebration of Armenian-Lebanese friendship. The presentation brought together representatives of diplomatic, academic, and cultural circles, highlighting the strong interest surrounding the book and its broader intellectual and cultural significance.
Student journey: from classroom to international platforms Economics is often perceived as a field of numbers, calculations and models. Yet for Gayane Davtyan, a student at the Faculty of Economics and Management at Yerevan State University, it is equally about decision-making, responsibility and real-world impact. Her academic journey has gradually taken shape through a combination of family influence, personal interests and practical experience.
Perceptron founder Armen Aghajanyan on the key to success in artificial intelligence Artificial intelligence is advancing at an unprecedented pace, raising pressing questions for young people seeking to enter the field, particularly what to study and how to build a career in the industry. In an interview with Armen Aghajanyan, founder of Perceptron and former head of research groups at Meta AI, key skills for today’s market and the readiness of universities to meet industry demands were discussed.
International workshop held at YSU, building new bridges for scientific cooperation Yerevan State University is hosting the 15th International Symposium and COST Workshop, "Optics and Its Applications," bringing together experienced and early-career researchers in the field of optics, while also engaging students and fostering a favorable environment for scientific discussion and the exchange of expertise.
Course offered at YSU brings together different disciplines around shared focus The word "lecture" is no longer limited to a lecturer speaking while students simply listen. For the fourth consecutive year, a joint initiative of the YSU Institute for Armenian Studies and the Armenian office of the Friedrich Ebert Foundation has brought together students from various universities, offering them an opportunity not only to understand regional and European developments, but also to become informed analysts of those processes. The course, titled "The South Caucasus and Core Principles of EU Policy and Decision-Making," creates precisely such an environment, transforming education into a platform for dynamic discussion, exchange of experience and collaboration.
International conference on hydrometeorological monitoring and carbon neutrality held at YSU An international conference titled "Current Issues in Hydrometeorology and Environmental Monitoring in the Context of Climate Change: Adaptation, Sustainability, and Production Processes" has opened at Yerevan State University. The event aims to provide a comprehensive discussion of key issues in hydrometeorology, examine patterns and development prospects, and assess the field's role in addressing the region's socio-economic challenges, while also considering international experience in the efficient use and management of water and climatic resources.
Teaching methods at YSU are not only modern but also have deep scientific roots — University of Colorado Boulder student A student from the University of Colorado Boulder in the United States, Mikhail Tsarevsky, spent one year continuing his studies at the Faculty of Russian Philology at Yerevan State University, focusing on an in-depth study of the Russian language. He came to YSU through the Russian Language and Area Studies Program (RLASP).
From YSU to Cadiz: Armenian–Spanish academic dialogue International academic cooperation remains a key driver in the development of modern higher education, creating new platforms for knowledge exchange and cultural dialogue. In recent years, the partnership between Yerevan State University and the University of Cadiz has become more structured and multifaceted.
Discussion held on Armenian edition of Edward W. Said's Orientalism Yerevan State University hosted a discussion on the Armenian edition of Edward W. Said's Orientalism, organized in collaboration with the YSU Sarkis and Marie Izmirlian Library and the ARI Literature Foundation.
