Yerevan State University, Yerevan

Name: Yerevan State University
Address: 1 Alex Manoogian street, Yerevan, Armenia

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Yerevan State University, also simply University of Yerevan, is the oldest continuously operating public university in Armenia. Founded in 1919, it is the largest university in the country. It is thus informally known as Armenia's "mother university". Of its 3,150 employees, 1,190 comprise the teaching staff which includes 25 academicians, 130 professors, 700 docents, and 360 assistant lecturers. The university has 400 researchers, 1,350 post-graduate students, and 8,500 undergraduates, including 300 students from abroad. ()

Local name: Երևանի պետական համալսարան Established: 16 May 1919 (105 years ago)Coordinates: 40°10'54"N, 44°31'34"E

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Yerevan State University – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: National Gallery of Armenia, Yerevan Opera Theatre, Near East Art Museum, Nairi Cinema.

0.7 miW
Art museum with modern and historic works
National Gallery of Armenia, Yerevan
17 min walk • The National Gallery of Armenia is a cornerstone of cultural heritage in Yerevan, showcasing a vast collection of Armenian art that spans centuries. As the premier museum in the country, it is a treasure trove of over 40,000 pieces, including paintings, sculptures,...
0.7 miNW
Music venue, Nightlife, Opera
Yerevan Opera Theatre, Yerevan
17 min walk • The Yerevan Opera Theatre, also known as the Armenian National Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet named after Alexander Spendiaryan, is an iconic cultural venue nestled in the heart of Yerevan, Armenia. This architectural masterpiece stands as a testament to the rich...
0.7 miW
Museum
Near East Art Museum, Yerevan
17 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Yerevan, Armenia, the Near East Art Museum stands as a cultural beacon showcasing the rich artistic heritage of the region. This museum is dedicated to the preservation and exhibition of art and artifacts from the Near East, encompassing a vast...
0.7 miNW
Nightlife, Cinema
Nairi Cinema, Yerevan
18 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Yerevan, the Nairi Cinema stands as a proud emblem of the city's cultural landscape. This storied movie theater, which has been a staple of Yerevan's entertainment scene for decades, offers a blend of classic charm and modern cinematic...
0.6 miNW
Square
Freedom Square, Yerevan
17 min walk • The Freedom Square or Liberty Square, also known as Opera Square and Theatre Square until 1991, is a town square located in Kentron district of Yerevan, Armenia.
0.4 miNW
Church
Katoghike Church, Yerevan
11 min walk • Katoghike Holy Mother of God Church, is a small medieval church in the Kentron District of Yerevan, the capital of Armenia.
0.4 miNW
Museum
Armenian Medical Museum, Yerevan
11 min walk • The Armenian Medical Museum was opened on May 18, 1999 in Yerevan.
0.4 miSW
Park
Circular Park, Yerevan
10 min walk • The Circular Park; also known as the Youth Park, is a public park in the Kentron district of the Armenian capital Yerevan. It starts with the Cathedral of Saint Gregory at the south on Tigran Mets street, and ends up with the Poplavok lake at the north near Mashtots Avenue.
0.6 miSW
Library
City Central Library after Avetik Isahakyan, Yerevan
15 min walk • Avetik Isahakyan Central Library, officially Yerevan Municipality “City Central Library after Avetik Isahakyan” communal non-commercial organization is a public library in Yerevan, Armenia. It was founded in 1935 at 26 Amiryan Street, with T. Barkhudaryan as its headmaster.
0.6 miW
Museum
Yeghishe Charents House-Museum, Yerevan
17 min walk • Yeghishe Charents House Museum, also known as the Yeghishe Charents Memorial Museum, is the house museum in Yerevan, Armenia where Yeghishe Charents lived from 1935 to 1937.
0.6 miSW
Shopping, Market
Yerevan Vernissage, Yerevan
15 min walk • Yerevan Vernissage is a large open-air market in Yerevan, Armenia. The name of the market is the derived from the French word vernissage.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Yerevan State University?

Nearby attractions include Armenian State University of Economics, Yerevan (5 min walk), Komitas Chamber Music House, Yerevan (8 min walk), Circular Park, Yerevan (10 min walk), Saint Anna Church, Yerevan (11 min walk).

How to get to Yerevan State University by public transport?

The nearest stations to Yerevan State University:

Bus

Կանգառ • Lines: 27 (3 min walk)
Խանջյան փողոց • Lines: 14, 41, 63 (4 min walk)

Metro

Yeritasardakan (12 min walk)
Republic Square (15 min walk)