HISTORY OF THE UNIVERSITY

Eurasia International University (EIU) is a higher educational institution with a history of more than 25 years in Armenia and is institutionally accredited. Over the last quarter-century, the University has undergone various stages of development, each contributing to its growth and success. The first stage of EIU’s development, which spanned from 1997 to 2005, was focused on laying the foundation and establishing the University’s presence in the higher education landscape. During this time, the University received its first licenses and successfully underwent its first state accreditation process, which was indefinite and granted in 2002.

After a successful establishment stage, EIU entered its second stage of development from 2005 to 2015. During this period, the University adopted the European Credit Accumulation and Transfer System (ECTS) and aligned its academic programs with the principles of the Bologna Action Plan. During this stage, the University achieved another significant milestone by obtaining institutional accreditation based on the “Accreditation Standards of RA Vocational Education” N 959-Ն, adopted by the RA Government on June 30, 2011. This period also saw the University take its first steps towards internationalization, establishing exchange programs․ Furthermore, EIU launched a third-level higher educational (PhD) program by introducing post-graduate studies in the departments of management, law, and foreign languages, expanding its range of academic programs.

Starting from 2013, the University has been offering PhD programs in “Economics and management of the economy, its branches” (Ը.00.02), “German languages” (Ժ.02.07), and “Public law (constitutional, administrative, financial, local self-government, environmental, European law, and public administration)” (ԺԲ.00.02).

After the accreditation in 2015, the third stage of the University’s development began, which aimed to tackle emerging issues through a reform program. This period saw the initiation of the development of research infrastructure, clarification of the management system, establishment of the current main frameworks of the University’s mission and vision, and acceleration of internationalization processes. In 2018, the University received institutional accreditation, making it one of only three private universities in the country, out of 25, to be accredited for a period of 4 years.

EIU actively collaborates with partner universities in the European Union (EU) to ensure the comparability and harmonization of educational programs, as well as to promote staff and student mobility. The University has adopted a policy of full credit recognition and developed appropriate mechanisms to ensure its implementation. EIU has demonstrated exceptional success in completing Erasmus+ KA1 program projects, placing it among the leading universities in the country. EIU developed a separate internationalization strategy based on the recommendations of EU partners and analyses conducted during the implementation of the EU-funded Erasmus+ HARMONY project․

Thus, based on the results of the previous period, EIU now presents itself as a dynamically developing, well-known educational institution in the country with a substantial group of international students who value educational quality and innovation. Because of its potential, the University has been regarded in recent years as a forerunner in the state university and research reforms, as a quality-oriented higher professional institution. Under the coordination of EIU, the ARMDOCT national project of doctoral education reforms is being implemented within the framework of the EU Erasmus+ program. Another national project (T-GREEN), co-coordinated by the EU, was launched in 2023. EIU has established a unique Jean Monnet Chair in the RA university system and is currently implementing a double degree program with universities in Italy, Spain, and Poland.

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