You should carefully consider the financing of your education at AUA from the time of admission to the completion of your degree. Upon enrollment, students sign an educational contract with AUA, establishing tuition for the duration of the contract. All fees are paid in AMD (֏).
At the time of registration, applicants are classified as:
- Citizens of the Republic of Armenia*;
- Holders of Armenian Special Passports for Special Residency Status (commonly known as the 10-year visa); or
- International Students
Financial Aid Options: AUA practices need-blind admissions. Citizens of the Republic of Armenia receive an automatic subsidy off the total cost of their tuition. In addition, the University offers need-based and merit-based tuition assistance for Armenian citizens that may discount the cost of education further. International students are eligible for merit-based scholarships. Various options of financial aid include installment payment plans, deferred payment, work-study opportunities, international scholarships, tuition assistance for Armenian citizens only), and merit scholarships. For more information, please visit finaid.aua.am.
The annual tuition fee for students enrolled in Undergraduate Degree Programs for the 2017-2018 academic year before financial aid is as follows:
| Citizens of the Republic of Armenia* |
Armenian Special Passport Holders | International Students |
|
| BA in Business | 1,950,000 ֏ | 1,950,000 ֏ | 3,950,000 ֏ |
| All Other Programs** | 1,500,000 ֏ | 1,500,000 ֏ | 3,500,000 ֏ |
| Student Services Fee | 25,000 ֏ | 50,000 ֏*** | |
| Health Insurance | 120,000 ֏**** | 120,000 ֏ | |
* The term “citizens” of the Republic of Armenia also includes those citizens mentioned in Chapter 1, Article 6, Clause 3 of the Republic of Armenia Law on Higher and Postgraduate Professional Education.
** Programs include BA in English & Communications, BS in Computer Science, and BS in Engineering Sciences.
*** International students who are residents of Armenia should only pay a Student Services Fee of 25,000 ֏.
**** Optional for Citizens of the Republic of Armenia and Armenian Special Passport Holders.
The annual tuition fee** for students enrolled full-time in Graduate Degree programs for the 2017 – 2018 academic year before financial aid is as follows:
|
Citizens of the |
Armenian Special Passport Holders |
International |
|
| Master of Science in Strategic Management (MSSM)** | 1,600,000 ֏ | 1,600,000 ֏ | 3,600,000 ֏ |
| Master of Science in Economics (MSE) | 1,100,000 ֏ | 1,100,000 ֏ | 3,100,000 ֏ |
| Master of Laws (LL.M.) | 1,350,000 ֏ | 1,350,000 ֏ | 3,350,000 ֏ |
| Master of Political Science and International Affairs (PSIA) | 1,350,000 ֏ | 1,350,000 ֏ | 3,350,000 ֏ |
| Master of Arts in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) | 1,350,000 ֏ | 1,350,000 ֏ | 3,350,000 ֏ |
| Master of Engineering in Industrial Engineering and Systems Management (IESM) | 1,350,000 ֏ | 1,350,000 ֏ | 3,350,000 ֏ |
| Master of Science in Computer and Information Science (CIS) | 1,350,000 ֏ | 1,350,000 ֏ | 3,350,000 ֏ |
| Master of Public Health (MPH) | 1,350,000 ֏ | 1,350,000 ֏ | 3,350,000 ֏ |
| Student Services Fee | 25,000 ֏ | 50,000 ֏*** | |
| Health Insurance | 120,000 ֏**** | 120,000 ֏ | |
* The term “citizens” of the Republic of Armenia also includes those citizens mentioned in Chapter 1, Article 6, Clause 3 of the Republic of Armenia Law on Higher and Postgraduate Professional Education.
** The MS in Strategic Management is a four semester (Summer-Fall-Spring-Summer) program. Tuition for the entire program for full-time degree seeking students is calculated at a factor of 1.5 x the annual tuition.
*** International students who are residents of Armenia should only pay a Student Services Fee of 25,000 ֏.
**** Optional for Citizens of the Republic of Armenia and Armenian Special Passport Holders.
The Cost of Tuition for MBA, part-time studies, and non-degree studies (including certificate programs) beginning in Fall 2017 is:
| Citizens of the Republic of Armenia |
Armenian Special Passport Holders | International Students |
|
| BA in Business | 85,000 ֏/credit | 85,000 ֏/credit | 165,000 ֏/credit |
| BA in English & Communications, BS in Computer Science, and BS in Engineering Sciences | 65,000 ֏/credit | 65,000 ֏/credit | 145,000 ֏/credit |
| Master of Business Administration and Master of Science in Strategic Management | 70,000 ֏/credit | 70,000 ֏/credit | 150,000֏ /credit |
| Master of Science in Economics | 90,000 ֏/credit | 90,000 ֏/credit | 260,000 ֏/credit |
| Master of Laws | 110,000 ֏/credit | 110,000 ֏/credit | 280,000 ֏/credit |
| All Other Graduate Programs (including Certificate Programs) | 55,000 ֏/credit | 55,000 ֏/credit | 140,000 ֏/credit |
Tuition Rates for Academic Year 2016 – 2017
Applicants and admitted students for Fall 2016 can review tuition rates for the Academic Year 2016 – 2017 by visiting the following link: Tuition Rates for Academic Programs Beginning Fall 2016
Tuition Rates for Academic Year 2015 – 2016
Current students can review tuition rates for the Academic Year 2015 – 2016 by visiting the following link: Tuition Rates for Academic Programs Beginning Fall 2015
Tuition Rates for Academic Year 2014 – 2015
Current students can review tuition rates for the Academic Year 2014 – 2015 by visiting the following link: Tuition Rates for Academic Programs Beginning Fall 2014