Application Requirements

 

Submitting a complete application is an important part of the holistic admissions process. To confirm that your application is complete and eligible, make sure you meet the following requirements:


1. Application for Admission to Undergraduate Study

Submit a complete application including all required supplements as outlined on this page and in the application instructions.


2a. English Language Proficiency

Present valid and official results confirming English language proficiency typically through the following options:

  • TOEFL iBT
  • IELTS Academic
  • English Language Proficiency Test Waiver – Native and near-native speakers are eligible for a waiver. For more information, please read the English Language Proficiency waiver policy. To apply for a waiver, submit an Application for Waivers at admissions.aua.am/apply.
  • Internal Assessment: The following applicants are eligible for internal assessment:
    A) Those currently serving in the RA army
    B) Armenians from Artsakh whose academic records show they were in Artsakh in 2022-2023
    C) Those from countries facing crises situations where standardized tests are not available

Score Validity and Reporting
You must submit official score reports confirming English language proficiency either from the TOEFL iBT  or IELTS Academic exams. 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 noted below:

TOEFL iBT – 4151
IELTS Academic – 40 Baghramyan Ave, Yerevan

2b. Math Proficiency

Present valid and official results confirming math proficiency typically through the following options:

  • SAT
  • ACT
  • Internal Assessment: The following applicants are eligible for internal assessment:
    A) Those currently serving in the RA army
    B) Armenians from Artsakh whose academic records show they were in Artsakh in 2022-2023
    C) Those from countries facing crises situations where standardized tests are not available

NOTE: This requirement is optional for Fall 2024 to the BA in English & Communications and BS in Nursing program applicants.

Score Validity and Reporting
You must submit official score reports confirming math proficiency directly from the College Board or ACT. For AUA application purposes, these exams are valid only if your test date was less than three years before the application submission date. Make sure to indicate AUA’s institution codes as follows to ensure proper receipt of the score report:

SAT – 7257
ACT – 6982 

Math Waiver for Transfer Applicants
If you have taken college or university level math courses, you may be eligible for a math proficiency waiver. To confirm whether we will waive your math proficiency requirement, please email [email protected] with a scan of your university transcript that shows all math courses you have taken along with the course descriptions and syllabi.

 

Entrance Exam(s) Waiver for Olympiad Winners

Undergraduate applicants can be waived from AUA Entrance Exam(s) if they satisfy the conditions defined in point 7 of the N451 decision of the Government of the Republic of Armenia (April 12, 2018)*, or if they are individual prize winners of international Olympiads of Zhautykov, Mendeleev, Metropolises, and Applied Biology, provided they can apply to AUA within three years after receiving the award.

*Bronze, silver, and gold medal winners in:

Name Eligible For Undergraduate Program
International Mathematics Olympiad Math waiver BAB, PG, CS, DS, ES, ESS
International Physics Olympiad Math waiver BAB, PG, CS, DS, ES, ESS
International Chemistry Olympiad Math waiver ESS, BSN
International Olympiad in Informatics Math waiver BAB, PG, CS, DS, ES, ESS
International Biology Olympiad Math waiver ESS, BSN
International Philosophy Olympiad English & Math waiver PG
International Astronomy Olympiad Math waiver BAB, PG, CS, DS, ES, ESS
International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics Math waiver BAB, PG, CS, DS, ES, ESS
International Linguistics Olympiad (English Language) English waiver All Undergraduate Programs
International Junior Science Olympiad Math waiver ESS
International Earth Science Olympiad Math waiver ESS
Olympiad of Zhautykov Math waiver All Undergraduate Programs
Olympiad of Mendeleev Math waiver ESS, BSN
Olympiad of Metropolises Math waiver All Undergraduate Programs
Olympiad of Applied Biology Math waiver ESS, BSN

 


3. A scan of the photo and registration pages of your passport (or National ID for Armenian citizens)


4. A photo meeting the online application requirements 


5. A scan of the Armenian Social Services Number (for Armenian citizens only)


6. Official High School Transcript for Grades 10-12


7. Proof of High School Graduation
Submit proof of high school graduation or equivalent as soon as it is available. For our applicants in Armenia, this is typically the attestat. Others include:

  • High school diploma
  • IB diploma
  • AB diploma
  • GCSEs (8 subjects passed with grades of C or higher)
  • A-levels (3 A level exams with a result of C or higher)
  • GED  (the overall score of 660 with a minimum of 145 on each section)

8. Non-refundable Application Fee of 20,000 AMD


9. Transfer Applicants
Upload scan(s) of your official transcript(s) for all colleges and universities you have attended to the “Attachments” section of your application. Transcript(s) must include all courses you want to transfer to AUA. You must also upload syllabus for each course you would like to transfer. AUA also accepts certain international standardized exams for transfer credit. Visit our transfer policy for more information.