The medical university has registered significant results in founding and fostering international relations. Close partnership has been established between YSMU and various well-known medical institutions of France, Greece, the U.S., Russia, Iran and other countries. As a result of such extensive cooperation worldwide, numerous faculty, student and resident exchange programs have been designed.
Taking into consideration the key role of Yerevan State Medical Institute in training physicians and healthcare specialists and in the development of medicine, the Medical Institute acquired the status of Medical University in 1995 in accordance with the decree of RA Government. It was in the same year that the nearby hospital complex was passed to the ownership of the University in accordance with the RA Government decree (1940 Decree of 15 March 1995) for the training and postgraduate education of future medical professionals could be organised in the best way.
In 2005-2006 academic year the University adopted two-cycle education system to conform to the international standards of education.
In order to advance the education in terms of lifelong learning and train highly-qualified physicians and pharmacists in healthcare sector the Faculty of Postgraduate and Continuing Education was opened in the University in 2010.
The number of students having graduated from the University can safely be characterized as more than 31 thousand so far.
Currently, there are about 5.500 students enrolled in the studies at seven faculties of Yerevan State Medical University after M. Heratsi; 1140 of them coming from different countries of the world. There are over 100 academic departments in the university structure, where academic and scientific activities are conducted – these workings are as well conducted in leading clinical facilities and research centres in Yerevan.
Currently, over 162 doctors of sciences and 481 PhD degree holders constitute the university faculty of 1100 professors. 264 members of the university faculty hold scientific degrees, seven academicians of RA National Academy of Sciences conduct scientific and academic workings in the University. 80 professors of medicine, 171 associate professors and 6 senior research officers are enrolled in the university teaching, scientific and clinical activities.
Faculties
There are the following faculties in YSMU:
- Faculty of General Medicine
- Faculty of Public Health
- Faculty of Stomatology
- Faculty of Pharmacy
- Faculty of Military Medicine
- Faculty of Postgraduate and Continuing Education
- Dean’s Office of International Students’ Education
International relations
Yerevan State Medical University has always put at the forefront the importance of shaping intercultural communication with a global extension of education. Since its foundation, the University has been the only state medical institution in Armenia with the following outline:
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Today, more than 1000 students, residents and PhD students are from overseas.
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We collaborate with colleagues and university alumni around the world for realizing academic trainings; develop uptodate content of academic materials, summit on medical and healthcare issues of international importance through congresses, seminars and workshops.
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Our undergraduate and graduate programmes train highly qualified physicians and healthcare professionals for CIS, Central Asian, European and many other countries worldwide.
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Today our alumni successfully fulfill professional practice in various top clinics and hospitals around the globe also acting as academic leaders in world leading universities.
Admission for foreign citizens
Applicants to Yerevan State Medical University must have secondary or secondary professional education. The applicant is enrolled in the 1st year of the study having successfully passed two of the following entrance test exams (based on applicant’s choice): Physics, Chemistry, Biology. The exams are conducted within the framework of the secondary school exam program. Those applicants not possessing the language of instruction or having failed the entrance examinations may be enrolled in the preparatory year program based on interview results.
Contact
Address: 2 Koryun str., Yerevan, 0025, Armenia
E-mail: info@ysmu.am
Telephone: (+374 10) 58 25 32
Fax: (+374 10) 58 25 32
Official website
