Type Public Campus Urban Phone +374 47 940491 | Established 1992 Website www.asu.am Founded 1992 | |
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Location Stepanakert, de facto Nagorno Karabakh Republic, de jure Azerbaijan Notable alumni Bako Sahakyan, Arayik Harutyunyan, Ashot Ghulian Similar Yerevan State University, Armenian State Pedagogi, Armenian State University, Yerevan Brusov State Uni, Russian‑Armenian (Slavonic) University | ||
Artsakh State University is the main and the biggest public university in the Nagorno Karabakh Republic. 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. Artsakh State University is the university with the best reputation in Nagorno Karabakh.
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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.
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.