Yerevan State Medical University
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Full name: Mkhitar Heratsi Yerevan State Medical University (YSMU)
Founded: 1920, with roots as a medical faculty and later reorganized as an independent institute/university.
Type: Public, state-funded medical university under the Ministry of Education and Science (Armenia)
Location: Yerevan, Armenia — the capital city and cultural/academic hub.
Students: ~8,000 total enrollment with a significant number of international students (from ~33–40+ countries).
YSMU is widely regarded as Armenia’s top medical school and consistently attracts students from Europe, Asia, Africa, and beyond.
Faculties & Programs
Faculty of General Medicine – 6-year MD/physician program
Faculty of Stomatology (Dentistry) – 5-year program
Faculty of Pharmacy – 4-year bachelor program + 1-year Master option
Faculty of Public Health – postgraduate programs
Faculty of Military Medicine – clinical training for defence-oriented medical practice
Degree Pathways
General Medicine: 6 years ➝ MD physician qualification.
Stomatology (Dentistry): 5 years ➝ clinical dental qualification.
Pharmacy: 4 years (Bachelor) + optional Master.
Postgraduate (Residency & PhD): Multiple clinical specialties and research programs.
Instruction Languages: Armenian, Russian, and English — especially for international medical students.
