Summer Program

Join us Summer 2020 in the heart of Yerevan to take advantage of strong academics and a life-changing experience. Advance your education, build a diverse network of friends, and live in one of the most energetic and vibrant cities.

 
 reasons to choose AUA’s Summer Program:

  1. Take inspiring courses from leading experts in their fields that will easily transfer due to AUA’s U.S. accreditation.
  2. Study in the region’s leading U.S. accredited university in its state-of-the-art facilities.
  3. Meet students from around the world and experience Armenia’s renowned hospitality.
  4. Live in one of the most ancient cities of the world often dubbed an open air museum.
  5. Experience Yerevan’s lively music and arts scene and the vibrant café culture and nightlife.

Summer Program Dates

Tentatively June 8 - August 3*
* Courses last between 5 to 8 weeks in length.

AUA's Summer Program 2020 will feature numerous courses lasting between five to eight weeks in length. Whether you are interested in business, psychology, photojournalism, music, math, programming, or data science, AUA’s summer 2020 will have a course for you. Interested in learning more about each course? Scroll over the course name or check out our Academic Catalog for detailed course descriptions. All courses provide 3 credits unless noted otherwise. Specific courses include:

Courses must meet minimum enrollment targets as set by the University. Courses that do not meet these targets will be cancelled prior to the first day of classes. In the rare case that a course is cancelled, you will be notified accordingly no later than May 2020 and asked to select an alternative. 

Interested in complementing your summer studies with Armenian language instruction? AUA’s Open Education office will offer tailored Eastern Armenian language instruction for summer participants. Both private and group sessions are available. Additional charges will apply.

Our summer program includes the “Discover Armenia” Educational Tour. Complementing your studies, these tours fully immerse yourself into Armenia’s evolution from ancient times to the present. Partake in dozens of excursions inside and outside of Yerevan. Visit churches, castles, and fortresses nestled in the mountains, valleys, and fields of this ancient land. Take in the colors, sounds, and flavors and feel at home in Armenia.

Yerevan offers an affordable lifestyle and infrastructure for university students. The average monthly living costs for foreign students in Yerevan are in the range of $600-$1,000 per month (in addition to tuition fees). You can choose to eat outside at any of the hundreds of cafes or restaurants in the city, order takeout through www.menu.am,  or take advantage of the on campus Aries Lunch Hall or Green Bean Cafe. 

AUA opened a small and quaint dormitory in Summer 2016 located directly behind the University at Sose 36. The first floor of the dormitory houses male students while the second floor our female students. The dormitory offers newly renovated double rooms, as well as a shared kitchenette, bathrooms and showers on each floor. 

To learn more about AUA’s dormitory or alternative housing options, please visit http://admissions.aua.am/housing or email [email protected].

Applying to our summer program is fairly simple. To help guide you through this process, check out our application requirements to know what documents you need to submit, what exams to take, where to apply, etc. Review this page for detailed information about all our application requirements and to ensure you are well prepared to submit a complete application.  Read more

The Application for Summer 2020 will launch by February 15, 2020, at im.aua.am. Once available, you should create and confirm your profile in order to start your Application for Admission to Summer Program. For questions regarding your application, contact the Office of Admissions at [email protected]. Do you prefer we contact you when the application goes live? Leave your contacts at admissions.aua.am/contact-us.

The deadline for Summer Program 2020 is April 15, 2020.

Spending a summer abroad does not have to break the bank. The below is a breakdown of the costs you may incur while studying at AUA. All costs are mandatory unless marked optional.

* Costs paid to the American University of Armenia. Local taxes may apply. 

The information provided in these FAQs is general and may be subject to change. We strongly encourage you to read through the entire Summer Program page in detail for more information on the program, how to apply, deadlines, and more.  If your question is not answered in these FAQs, please email us at [email protected].     Read more