The Russian-Armenian University has received a state institutional accreditation certificate valid for six years — the maximum period granted under the accreditation procedure. The official presentation of the certificate took place on November 3 during a meeting between RAU’s leadership and representatives of the National Center for Professional Education Quality Assurance (ANQA): Director Ruben Topchyan and Head of the Institutional and Programme Review Department Varduhi Gyulazyan. The certificate was presented to RAU Rector Edward Sandoyan.

Receiving accreditation for the maximum period confirms the high standard of RAU’s educational, research, and management activities, as well as the university’s compliance with national criteria and standards for internal quality assurance.

During the meeting, the parties discussed current issues in the development of higher education in Armenia and emerging trends in quality assurance. Particular attention was given to the university’s next steps following the accreditation process, the implementation of the expert panel’s recommendations, and preparations for the upcoming accreditation of academic programmes.

RAU’s leadership thanked ANQA representatives for their professional and constructive cooperation throughout all stages of the accreditation process. Rector Edward Sandoyan noted that this achievement was the result of the joint efforts of the university’s academic staff, employees, and students.

RAU intends to continue its consistent efforts to foster a culture of quality, improve its academic programmes, and strengthen its position in Armenia’s and the international higher education landscape.