NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF ARCHITECTURE AND CONSTRUCTION OF ARMENIA Զալցբուրգի սկզբունքների հիման վրա կրթական երրորդ մակարդակի կառուցվածքային

NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF ARCHITECTURE AND CONSTRUCTION OF ARMENIA

Զալցբուրգի սկզբունքների հիման վրա կրթական երրորդ մակարդակի

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VERITASStructural Development of the Third Cycle Based on Salzburg

Principles.June 17, 2014

YEREVAN

Some numbers:Some numbers:The history of the National The history of the National University of Architecture and University of Architecture and Construction of Armenia started Construction of Armenia started in 1921 and involves today in 1921 and involves today about 4500 students (foreign about 4500 students (foreign students - more than 450) and students - more than 450) and more than 700 employees. more than 700 employees.

National University of Architecture National University of Architecture and Construction of Armeniaand Construction of Armenia

National University of Architecture National University of Architecture and Construction of Armeniaand Construction of Armenia

EDUCATION

Faculties:

- Faculty of Architecture- Faculty of Design- Faculty of Construction - Faculty of Management and Technology

EducationEducation

YSUAC offers a three-cycle educational system: - Bachelor with duration of 4 years; - Master with duration of two years- 3rd level:

PhD with duration of three years;“Doctorantura”

Internationalization of the UniversityInternationalization of the University

Tempus projects:Previous calls – 6 projectsVI call – 5 projects

Erasmus Mundus:INFINITY - the 1st Erasmus Mundus project for YSUAC.

YSUAC has the following English programs both in bachelor and Master levels: - Architecture and Design - Construction, Manufacturing of Building Items and Units

a) Industrial and Civil Engineering b) Production of Building Units and Structures

Website: ysuac.am Interuniversity bilateral cooperation;

INTERNATIONAL PROJETCS


Structural Development of the Third Cycle Based on Salzburg Principles.

The University organizes international scientific conferences for students, post graduate students and young scientists:

•The first student conference – May 1-3, 2008, Jermuk

•Scientific conference for doctorants and postgraduate students, Oct 15-18, 2009, Jermuk

•The second student conference, May 6-9, 2010, Jermuk

•The first international conference for doctorants, postgraduate students and young scientists, Aug 14-22, 2010, Qobuletie, Georgia

•The second international conference for doctorants, postgraduate students and young scientists, Jul 14-23, 2012, Qobuletie, Georgia

•The third student conference, Nov 22-26, 2013, Yerevan

9 International Conferences have been organized by the University with the participation of postgraduate students and doctorants.




THE UNIVERSITY’S INTERNATIONAL ACTIVITY INCLUDES:- Training and retraining of specialists for foreign countries, supervision of research themes of postgraduate students, organization of thesis defense;- Exchange of students, faculty, and experts;- Training of faculty abroad;- Faculty business trips to foreign countries for different time periods;- Implementation of research projects jointly with foreign researchers;- Organization and participation in international conferences and seminars;- Participation in international contests;- Activities aimed at mutual recognition of diplomas;- Cooperation in sports and cultural programs;- Participation in international education and research grant projects.




Internationalization of the University:

The internationalization of higher education will help prepare our learners, whether going

abroad or staying in Armenia, to live in a global world, increasing their experience and knowledge, employability, productivity and

earning power.

Elements of InternationalizationElements of Internationalization

University climate and activitiesUniversity climate and activities CurriculumCurriculum Faculty researchFaculty research International faculty and staffInternational faculty and staff Incoming international studentsIncoming international students Outgoing domestic studentsOutgoing domestic students




The effective strategies should be implemented by the University for its internationalization. The University must:- increase its attractiveness;- actively promote international mobility of students and staff;- provide world-class innovative curricula;- provide excellence in teaching and research opportunities;- enter into cooperation and strategic partnership with other HEIs, government institutions, the private sector and civil society around the world (taking into account of Armenians’ “mobility”);- make a stronger contribution to economic growth by encouraging innovation and ensuring that higher education responds to labour market needs;




Effective strategies should also include:

- the development of international curricula- strategic partnership;- finding new ways of delivering content;- ensuring complementarity with broader national policies for external cooperation, international development, migration, trade, employment, regional development, research and innovation.




A comprehensive internationalization strategy should cover key areas grouped into the following three categories:

1.International student and staff mobility;2.The internationalization and improvement of curricula and digital learning;3.Strategic cooperation, partnerships and capacity building.

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