The Yerevan State Medical University was initially established in the year 1920 January, by the Armenian Government with the name of the People’s University of Armenia. Later in the month of October, the government of Armenia introduced the faculty of medicine in the university to encourage students to accept medicine as a career option and thus contribute to society. In 1989, the university was renamed after an eminent Armenian physicist – Mkhitar Heratsi who was honoured for his contribution in the field of medicine.
At present, the university has more than 1100 faculties and 7000 students with 24% of them are international students coming from 26 countries including India, the United States of America, France, Great Britain, Poland, etc.
The course duration of the continuous and integrated educational programs for a bachelor’s degree in general medicine and military medicine is for six years.
The university has collaborated with 2 hospitals where all students get real-life experience, during the course of their graduation.
At YSMU, there is an additional entrance test for 180 seats. In order to secure admission in YSMU, medical aspirants need to:
For all international students, the university offers cosy and comfortable accommodations. The rooms are provided on a sharing basis of 3-5 students of the same gender. All the rooms have basic facilities such as beds, cupboards, television, air-conditioning and Wi-Fi connectivity.
There is a kitchen on every floor providing students with the option to cook. The student canteen serves multi-cuisine food including Indian, Chinese, Malaysian, etc.
The library of Yerevan State Medical University is one of the largest libraries in Armenia, as it constitutes more than 65,000 books and professional literature.
The university has a student’s sports complex where students can enjoy their leisure time by indulging in various sports activities such as swimming, gymnastics, playing football, basketball, etc.
The university conducts various cultural activities for the students so that students don’t miss the feeling of home.
Fee Pattern |
Tution Fee 1st Year |
Tution Fee 2nd-6th per year |
Hostel Fee Per Year |
Grand Total Total Expenses |
Per Year |
5500$ |
5000$ |
600$ |
34,100$ |
Above Fee Structure Includes Tution Fees,Hostel Fee. |