Admission standards

University admission in Armenia

Official minimum entry requirements and the school system, from the country's UNESCO classification and national sources.

As classified by the country with UNESCO (ISCED 2011), reference year 2024. Universities may set higher requirements.

Secondary general education (2nd stage of secondary education)3 years, from age 15
Minimum entry: Certificate of general basic education
Awards: Certificate of general secondary education

Bachelor’s degree education programme4 years, from age 18
Minimum entry: Certificate of general secondary education
Awards: Bachelor’s degree

Advanced vocational education on the basis of general basic education (Grades 3-4/5)2 years, from age 17
Minimum entry: Successful completion of the 2nd grade of the long advanced vocational educational programme on the basis of general basic education
Awards: Diploma of advanced vocational education
Advanced vocational education on the basis of secondary general education2 years, from age 18
Minimum entry: Certificate of general secondary education
Awards: Diploma of advanced vocational education