University of Traditional Medicine

• The University of Traditional Medicine is a private university established in 1991.
• It has since become one of the leading medical educational institutes in the region.
• The university made a lot of progress in just 10 short years, eventually receiving full accreditation in 2001.
• It is renowned for its outstanding teachers and research in the areas of medicine and dentistry and is a recognised and approved university by the WHO.
• It is home to students from all parts of the world, including from across Europe and India.
• Many of the graduates now successfully work as physicians, researchers, lecturers, health organizers in leading medical institutions both in Armenia and abroad.
• The university boasts a very active student council that arranges frequent cultural events, entertainment programmes and sports competitions.

• The medicine course is taught fully in English and lasts for six years.
• The first two years of the programme pay special attention to pre-clinical theory and study, with the next four years much more focused on clinical study.
• The final year includes a one-year medical internship and you will also need to complete all state exams for licensing.
• Graduates may choose to continue with their specialisation in Armenia, but their degree and licence will also entitle them to go to a country of their choosing worldwide.
• Thousands of graduates from Armenian universities practise around the world so the choice is entirely yours and there are great opportunities for employment in the US, the UK and India.

Applicants are required to submit the following information:

1. An application with the following details: a bio, education history, the course for which you are applying.
2. A copy of your secondary education results with information on the subjects studied.
3. Documentation from your home country authorising that you’re allowed to study in Armenia.
4. A health certificate obtained within the last month and verified by the country where you plan to study.
5. Two 4-5cm photos are required.

All documents need to be translated into Armenian to satisfy state directives.

• Yerevan is the largest city in Armenia, with a population of more than 1 million.
• The economy has come a long way in recent years and the progress since the early 2000s has been particularly impressive.
• The city is now full of superb restaurants, great cafes and many retail outfits for shopping at evenings and weekends.
• There is cheap public transportation throughout the city including a subway, trolleys, buses, vans, and trains.
• With its low cost of living, Yerevan is an ideal choice for international students on a budget.
• It is also home to many impressive landmarks such as the Erebuni Fortress, the Saint Gregory Cathedral and the beautiful Katoghike Tsiranavor Church.

• With a population approaching 3 million, Armenia has enjoyed consistent economic progress since the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991.
• It is an economy with a strong focus on agriculture and this makes up 20% of Armenian GDP.
• Armenia’s economy has seen particularly steady growth since 1995, with inflation now the lowest it’s ever been.
• Many new industries are now flourishing in Armenia, such as jewellery making and IT, while tourism has also seen excellent growth in recent years, particularly in major cities like Yerevan.
• Armenia is being rewarded for its economic progress with ever-increasing support from international institutions like the IMF who are looking to further progress the Armenian economy with grants and loans as required.
• Nature lovers will delight in Armenia’s unspoiled countryside and its many beautiful national forests and reserves.