Artsakh University
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| Type | Public |
|---|---|
| Established | 1992[1] |
| Location | , de facto Nagorno Karabakh Republic, de jure Azerbaijan |
| Campus | Urban |
| Website | www |
Artsakh State University is the main and the biggest public university in the Nagorno Karabakh Republic.[2] 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.[3] Artsakh State University is the university with the best reputation in Nagorno Karabakh.[4]
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.[5]
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.[6]
Partner institutions
Central European College in Skalica, Skalica[7][8]
Russian-Armenian (Slavonic) University, Yerevan[9]
California State University, Dominguez Hills, Los Angeles County, California[10]
See also
Further reading
- http://armenhes.blogspot.com/2009/01/artsakh-president-addresses-artsakh.html
- http://imagineneutralzone.com/2011/04/15/the-bologna-educational-system-in-nagorno-karabakh/
References
- ^ Artsakh State University, 4 International Colleges & Universities website (Retrieved 2014-02-18)
- ^ Nagorno Karabakh Republic Artsakh. Office of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic in the USA (Government of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic). Retrieved 2014-02-18.
- ^ Education. Office of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic in the USA (Government of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic). Retrieved 2014-02-18.
- ^ http://imagineneutralzone.com/2011/04/15/the-bologna-educational-system-in-nagorno-karabakh/
- ^ "ADG Launches Study Abroad Program in Karabakh". Asbarez.com. 2011-12-06. Retrieved 2014-02-18.
- ^ Hetq.am. (1921). Hetq. [online] Retrieved from: http://hetq.am/eng/culture/0609-azokh.html [Accessed: 18 Feb 2014].
- ^ http://tert.am/en/news/2012/02/15/arcax/
- ^ http://contact.az/docs/2012/Politics/02141750en.htm
- ^ http://www.yerevanreport.com/96941/russianarmenian-slavonic-university-artsakh-state-university-strengthen-relations/
- ^ http://asbarez.com/99678/adg-launches-study-abroad-program-in-karabakh/