Admission
The mission of Northern University is to carry out educational and scientific activities that prioritize quality education by combining the best national traditions with advanced international practices. The university ensures accessibility, transparency, and humanistic values in education, aiming to prepare specialists capable of applying their knowledge in fields such as economics, management, accounting, law, programming, journalism, philology, psychology, education, and pedagogy. Remaining true to its mission, the university organizes the educational process in accordance with the best traditions of higher education, the legislation of the Republic of Armenia, and the requirements of the Bologna Process. During their studies, students gain solid knowledge and skills while developing analytical, communication, and practical abilities.
The university operates a three-level higher education system: bachelor’s, master’s, and postgraduate studies.It offers:19 bachelor’s programs,15 master’s programs,3 postgraduate programs 3 postgraduate programs /read more/
The ECTS credit system has been implemented at the university since 2007–2009. read more/
| Duration of Educational Programs | Education form | Credits | ||
| Bachelor’s Program | 4 years | 8 semesters | full-time | 240 credits |
| 5 years | 10 semesters | part-time | ||
| Master’s Program | 1.5 years | 3 semesters | full-time | 90 credits |
| 2 years | 4 semesters | part-time | ||
| Postgraduate (PhD) Program | 3 years | 6 semesters | full-time | 180 credits |
| 4 years | 8 semesters | part-time | ||
The bachelor’s program requires 240 ECTS credits over 4 years, while the master’s program requires 90 credits over 2 years. The postgraduate program lasts 3 years with 180 credits.
To encourage academic excellence, the university provides:
- Tuition discounts and free education opportunities
- Named scholarships for high-achieving and socially active students
Student performance is assessed using a 100-point grading system, with both numerical and letter grades.
This system allows calculation of:
- Semester and overall academic ranking
- GPA (average qualitative score) at any stage of study
The educational process is monitored by academic departments, faculties, and the quality assurance office. Programs are regularly updated to meet labor market demands through feedback from graduates and stakeholders, coordinated by the Career Center. /read more/
