Artsakh University

Artsakh University
Type Public
Established 1992[1]
Location Stepanakert, de facto Nagorno Karabakh Republic, de jure Azerbaijan
Campus Urban
Website www.asu.am

Artsakh State University is the main and the biggest public university in the Nagorno Karabakh Republic.[2] Currently, the university prepares specialists in 31 areas. The university has established close ties with other educational institutions and universities in Armenia and other countries.[3] Artsakh State University is the university with the best reputation in Nagorno Karabakh.[4]

Study abroad program

In 2011, with the help of Artsakh Development Group, a non-profit organization that helps bring awareness in the United States about issues concerning Artsakh, the university launched a study abroad program. The program was launched with the California State University at Dominguez Hills to allow 12-15 students to spend a summer in Artsakh and take courses on politics, history, and economy regarding Artsakh and Armenia.[5]

Research

Scholars and students of Artsakh State University commonly do research on National Security, Politics, Agricultural Studies, and Archaeology.

In 2006, a team of international archaeologists began doing research in the village of Azokh where in the 1970s it was discovered that the place is a home to ancient settlers, including Neanderthals. Armenian scientists, including two Artsakh State University students, have been active participants throughout the research period.[6]

Partner institutions

See also

Further reading

References

  1. ↑ Artsakh State University, 4 International Colleges & Universities website (Retrieved 2014-02-18)
  2. ↑ Nagorno Karabakh Republic Artsakh. Office of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic in the USA (Government of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic). Retrieved 2014-02-18.
  3. ↑ Education. Office of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic in the USA (Government of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic). Retrieved 2014-02-18.
  4. ↑ http://imagineneutralzone.com/2011/04/15/the-bologna-educational-system-in-nagorno-karabakh/
  5. ↑ "ADG Launches Study Abroad Program in Karabakh". Asbarez.com. 2011-12-06. Retrieved 2014-02-18.
  6. ↑ Hetq.am. (1921). Hetq. [online] Retrieved from: http://hetq.am/eng/culture/0609-azokh.html [Accessed: 18 Feb 2014].
  7. ↑ http://tert.am/en/news/2012/02/15/arcax/
  8. ↑ http://contact.az/docs/2012/Politics/02141750en.htm
  9. ↑ http://www.yerevanreport.com/96941/russianarmenian-slavonic-university-artsakh-state-university-strengthen-relations/
  10. ↑ http://asbarez.com/99678/adg-launches-study-abroad-program-in-karabakh/

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