The American University of Armenia (AUA) opened its doors on September 21, 1991, the same day that the Armenian Parliament declared independence, with Agbabian appointed as President, Der Kiureghian as the Dean of Engineering, and Karamardian as the Dean of Business.
The Institutional Review Board (IRB) of the American University of Armenia (AUA) is registered with the National Institute of Health, the United States Department of Health and Human Services. The IRB functions under the guidance of the Office for Human Research Protection (OHRP), which provides regulatory oversight and clarifications on ethical issues in biomedical and social-behavioral research.
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Learn more about the Global Student Satisfaction AwardsStudent Residence Hall in Dzoragyugh - AUA opened the doors of its newly built Student Residence on August 1, 2021. The residence is located in the Dzoragyugh district of Yerevan, a 25-minute walk from the University, and overlooks the Hrazdan gorge and river. The four-story building houses up to 56 students from Armenia's regions and abroad.
The AUA’s AGBU Papazian Library was founded in 1991 the same year as AUA was established. It is named after the Papazian family, a generous benefactor of the American University of Armenia. Over 34,000 volumes of books and more than 211,000 e-books can be accessed through the library services. The Library has access to around 39,000 e-journals.
The American University of Armenia is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission
One of the best in Armenia. Great professors and student body
It was a great, active university, with good facilities.
The study has been poor in the practical aspect
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