Submitting a complete online application is an important part in our holistic admissions process. To ensure your application is complete and eligible for review, please make sure you fulfill the following requirements:
1. Application for Admission to Graduate Studies
Submit a complete online application, including all required supplements as detailed on this page and in the application instructions.
2. Proof of undergraduate degree and transcript
- Undergraduate Diploma: Scanned copy of your undergraduate university diploma. If you are in your final year of studies, provide an official letter from your university confirming your enrollment and expected graduation date.
- Undergraduate Transcript: Scanned copy of your undergraduate transcript, including your Cumulative GPA (Grade Point Average).
- Postgraduate Documents: If available, scanned copies of your postgraduate diploma(s) (or letter of standing) and transcript(s).
Attention International applicants: Please verify your undergraduate university documents well in advance of the admission deadline through ARMENIC (National Information Center for Academic Recognition) to confirm your eligibility for graduate studies at the American University of Armenia. Attach the verified document(s) to your application.
Note: All admitted students are required to present official proof of graduation (original diploma and transcript) before the start of classes at AUA.
3. Official Proof of English Language Proficiency
Applicants must demonstrate English proficiency through one of the following options:
- Standardized Test Scores: Official, valid results from TOEFL iBT or IELTS Academic. For AUA application purposes, the TOEFL iBT/IELTS Academic scores are valid only if your test date was less than two years before the application submission date. You must ensure that official test scores are sent to AUA directly from the testing service, using AUA's institution codes as note below:
- TOEFL iBT – 4151
- IELTS Academic – 40 Baghramyan Ave, Yerevan
- English language Proficiency Test Waiver: Eligible applicants may request a waiver. Review the English Language Proficiency Test Waiver policy to check your eligibility, and apply at apply.aua.am, if eligible.
- AUA Standardized English Assessment
4. Standardized Test Scores (if required by your selected program)
As indicated in the table below, some programs require official Graduate School Admissions Exam results, while also offering an internal assessment and a waiver for eligible applicants.
| Programs* | Required Exam | Alternative Options |
| MSE, MSMA, MEIESM, MSCIS, MPH | GRE General or GMAT (quantitative section) |
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| LL.M. | LSAT (total score) |
*Applicants to the MATEFL, MAHRSJ, MAIRD, MPA, and MAMJ programs are not required to submit standardized test scores.
*MBA applicants are not required to submit GRE or GMAT test scores or complete an internal math assessment; however, submitting a test score is recommended.
- For AUA application purposes, the Standardized Test exam scores are valid only if your test date was less than five years before the application submission date. You must ensure that official test scores are sent to AUA directly from the testing service, using AUA's institution codes as noted below:
- GRE - 0676
- GMAT - 0284
- AUA Internal Assessment for GST (sample test here)
- GRE, GMAT, or LSAT Waiver: Check the eligibility criteria below and submit an application at apply.aua.am.
| Program | Eligibility Requirements | ||
| MSMA | AUA undergraduate seniors or graduates
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Seniors or graduates of other universities
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| MSE | AUA undergraduate seniors or graduates
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| MEIESM / MSCIS | AUA BSCS, BSDS, BSES seniors or graduates
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AUA seniors or graduates of other majors
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| LL.M. | Applicants who have completed undergraduate or graduate studies (or are enrolled in their final year) in law — for example, degrees such as LL.B., J.D., LL.M., M.L.S., or MJur | ||
5. Two recommendation letters
The recommendation letters should be submitted online, written by two separate recommenders on the AUA Recommendation Letter template, available in the application.
6. Most recent Curriculum Vitae (CV) in english
7. Passport/National ID
8. Social Services Number (for Armenian citizens only)
9. Photo meeting the online application requirements
10. Work experience
- MBA applicants must provide a documented proof of at least two years of work experience after completing undergraduate studies
- For applicants to other programs, work experience is encouraged but not required
11. Non-refundable application fee of 20,000 AMD
Additional Useful Information on Program Requirements
| MSE | While the program is open to applicants from all fields, graduates of STEM (including Economics) programs are highly prioritized. |
| MBA | Preference is given to applicants who demonstrate creative thinking and solid awareness of the business environment. Applicants are expected to have strong communication skills. |
| MSMA | Undergraduate degrees of applicants shall be in the fields of business, management, economics, finance or other adjacent fields. Applicants from engineering, natural sciences, or social sciences disciplines with some background knowledge or clearly identifiable interest in analytical approaches to managerial decision making will be considered as well. |
| MSCIS | Undergraduate degrees of applicants shall be in one of the following fields: mathematics, sciences, and engineering. The undergraduate degree shall include, as a minimum, two years of college-level mathematics covering calculus, linear algebra and differential equations. A course in natural sciences (physics, mechanics, chemistry, biology, etc) will be considered as a plus. Students with degrees in non-scientific disciplines may be admitted, depending on their completed course work and experience. |
| MEIESM | Applicants shall hold an undergraduate degree in the fields of engineering, science, mathematics, or economics. Students with degrees in non-scientific disciplines may be admitted, depending on their completed course work. The undergraduate degree shall include, as a minimum, two years of college-level mathematics covering calculus, linear algebra and differential equations. A course in natural sciences (physics, mechanics, chemistry, biology, etc) will be considered as a plus. |
| MPH | Applicants shall hold an undergraduate degree in the fields of medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, veterinary medicine, or nursing. Or, they shall hold a baccalaureate degree in a relevant discipline (engineering, natural sciences, social sciences or other) and have preferably two years of practical work experience in the health sector. |
| MATEFL | Applicants shall demonstrate a strong interest and potential to become a successful TEFL professional as proven by the applicant’s prior experience. |
| LL.M. | Applicants shall demonstrate strong interest and motivation to study and practice law. |
| MAHRSJ | The program is open to graduate students from all disciplines with a demonstrated interest in human rights. Applicants shall write an article/paper describing one human rights issue and a suggested roadmap to tackle it, as part of the application. |
| MAIRD / MPA | Applicants shall hold a bachelor’s degree in political science, international relations, public administration, business, and other relevant fields, or have relevant work experience. Applicants are required to submit a term paper composed during their undergraduate studies, preferably written in English, with a minimum length of 2,000 words. |
| MAMJ | The program is open to applicants with undergraduate degree in any field. Work or volunteer experience in journalism is an asset (especially if in English). |
Important Notice for International and Diaspora* Applicants:
In accordance with the regulations of the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of the Republic of Armenia (MOESCS), all international and diaspora applicants admitted to AUA are required to obtain final admission approval through fs.emis.am, the centralized admission platform administered by the MOESCS.
Admission to AUA becomes official only after the required approvals are granted on fs.emis.am.
If MOESCS approval is not received, your enrollment will be canceled and any tuition paid will be refunded.
*ethnic Armenians who are not citizens of Armenia