You should carefully consider financing your education at AUA from the time of admission to the completion of your graduate degree. This page details information about tuition rates. All fees are paid in Armenian Dram (AMD).
For information about financial aid and various tools available to help you support your education journey, please visit here.
ANNUAL TUITION
Students in degree programs sign a contract with AUA upon enrollment which establishes tuition for the duration of the contract. All fees are paid in AMD.
Applicants are classified as:
» Citizens of the Republic of Armenia*
» Holders of Armenian Special Passport for Special Residency Status (commonly known as the 10-year visa ); or
» International students
Annual tuition and fees for students enrolled in graduate degree for the 2025-2026 academic year before financial aid is:
| Citizens of the Republic of Armenia* and Armenian Special Passport Holders | International Students | |
| Master of Business Administration | 1,976,000 AMD | 3,976,000 AMD |
| Master of Science in Economics (cost for two semesters) | 1,900,000 AMD | 3,900,000 AMD |
| Master of Science in Management and Analytics (cost for two semesters) | 1,900,000 AMD | 3,900,000 AMD |
| Master of Arts in Teaching English as a Foreign Language, Master of Laws, Master of Arts in Human Rights and Social Justice, Master of Arts in International Relations and Diplomacy, Master of Public Affairs, Master of Engineering in Industrial Engineering and Systems Management, Master of Science in Computer and Information Science, and Master of Public Health |
1,600,000 AMD |
3,600,000 AMD |
| Annual Student Services Fee | 25,000 AMD | |
| Health Insurance | 10,000/12,000 AMD/per month | |
* Citizens of the Republic of Armenia also include those citizens mentioned in Chapter 1, Article 6, Clause 3 of the Republic of Armenia Law on Higher and Postgraduate Professional Education.
** AUA requires proof of health insurance from students who do not hold Armenian citizenship. You may purchase health insurance from any provider. Alternatively, AUA offers support in securing coverage through the University's provider for an approximate cost of 10,000/12,000 AMD per month.
- MBA students may choose to complete the program within 24, 28 or 36 months. The tuition for the entire program for citizens of Armenia and Armenian Special Passport holders is 4,940,000 AMD, while for international students the tuition is 10,140,000 AMD.
- MSE is typically a Fall-Spring-Summer program. Tuition for the entire program is calculated at a factor of 1.25 of the annual tuition. The cost of tuition for the entire program is 2,375,000 AMD for citizens of Armenia and Armenian Special Passport holders and 4,875,000 AMD for International students.
- MSMA is typically a Summer-Fall-Spring-Summer program. Tuition for the entire program is calculated at a factor of 1.5 of the annual tuition. The cost of tuition for the entire program is 2,850,000 AMD for citizens of Armenia and Armenian Special Passport holders and 5,850,000 AMD for International students.
- MAHRSJ is typically a Fall-Spring-Summer program. Tuition for the entire program is calculated at a factor of 1.5 of the annual tuition. The cost of tuition for the entire program is 2,400,000 AMD for citizens of Armenia and Armenian special Passport holders and 5,400,000 AMD for International students.
- MPA is typically a Fall-Spring-Summer-Fall program. Tuition for the entire program is calculated at a factor of 2.0 of the annual tuition. The cost of tuition for the entire program is 3,200,000 AMD for citizens of Armenia and Armenian Special Passport holders and 7,200,000 AMD for International students.
- MAIRD is typically a Fall-Spring-Summer-Fall program. Tuition for the entire program is calculated at a factor of 2.0 of the annual tuition. The cost of tuition for the entire program is 3,200,000 AMD for citizens of Armenia and Armenian Special Passport holders and 7,200,000 AMD for International students.
- MATEFL is typically a fall-spring-summer-fall program. Tuition for the entire program is calculated at a factor of 1.5 of the annual tuition. The cost of tuition for the entire program is 2,400,000 AMD for citizens of Armenia and Armenian Special Passport holders and 5,400,000 AMD for international students.
The Cost of Tuition for part-time studies for the Spring 2025 and Fall 2025 (including summer) cycles is:
| Citizens of the Republic of Armenia and Armenian Special Passport Holders | International Students | |
| MBA, MSE, MSMA | 95,000 AMD/per credit | 195,000 AMD/per credit |
| LL.M. | 135,000 AMD/per credit | 300,000 AMD/per credit |
| MATEFL, MAHRSJ, MAIRD, MPA, MEIESM, MSCIS, MPH | 85,000 AMD/per credit | 180,000 AMD/per credit |
Note: 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.
FINANCIAL AID at AUA
Citizens of the Republic of Armenia and Armenian Special Passport holders receive an automatic 2,000,000 AMD annual subsidy, which brings the total cost of education down from 3,976,000 to 1,976,000 for MBA, and similarly for all other programs. In addition, the University offers need-based and merit-based tuition assistance for Armenian citizens that may discount the cost of education by up to an additional 90%.
International students are eligible for a merit-based scholarship that may cover up to 50% of the total cost of tuition.
In addition, the University offers financial aid tools such as Installment Payment Plan, Deferred Payment, Merit Scholarships, Work-study program, and more to support our applicants further.
Financial Aid at a Glance
133
F.A. applications submitted
119
F.A. applications processed
59%
of processed applications received F.A.
65%
Average level of received F.A.
Graduate International Scholarship
43%
of International Scholarship applicants were awarded the scholarship
50%
Average level of received International Scholarship
The above numbers do not include 14 MSE students who were automatically granted 90% tuition fee deduction.
