Citizens of the Republic of Armenia under 35, who have a good command of the languages of instruction (Armenian and English) and of a second foreign language of their choice, and have a university degree, are eligible to apply. The university degree needs to be in one in the fields of specialization that is on “The List of University Specialities and Qualifications in the Republic of Armenia” approved by RA Government Decision #1191 of October 23, 2014.

Languages of instruction are Armenian and English.

An examination board is set up each year to test each applicant’s knowledge in issues, related to foreign affairs as well as the applicant’s proficiency in foreign languages. There are two written stages and an oral one. All written works, submitted in Armenian, English and the second foreign language (all the three for each applicant) are double marked.

The programs are free of charge and no fees are paid throughout the academic period.

• An online application;
• A biography;
• A personal statement;
• A copy of the a diploma of higher education;
• Two passport-size photos (3,5 x 4,5 cm);
• A copy of the applicant’s passport and social security card or ID;
• Other documents, that are mentioned by the applicant.

Only students who already have a BA in the respective fields can apply to the School.

• A test of general knowledge and translations from Armenian into English and the second foreign language of the applicant's choice;
• An essay on International Relations and/or Foreign Policy of RA;
• An oral exam on topics of foreign policy.

The address of the Diplomatic School is:
Government Building 2, Vazgen Sargsyan 3, Yerevan.

Contact telephones: 00374 60 620 221.

Email address: contact@diplomaticacademy.am

The school will announce exact days of admission each May and administer exams in June and July.

We are sorry, but currently only citizens of the Republic of Armenia can apply.

The program starts in September and ends at the end of July next year.

For its yearly program of “International Relations and Diplomacy” the Diplomatic School of Armenia offers the following courses:
International Relations, International Law, International Political Economy, Conflict Management and Resolution, Security Studies, European Processes, Instititions and Policies, EU Foreign Policy, Energy Politics, International Organizations, Foreign Policy Analysis, Armenia and International Organizations, Armenia and European Intstitutions, Armenia’s Relations with Neighbours, The Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict, Diplomacy, International Negotiations and Simulation Exercises, Political Analysis and Diplomatic Correspondence, Diplomatic Ethics and Protocol, Consular Diplomacy, Science Diplomacy, Public Diplomacy and language trainings tailored for diplomats.

The School does not provide a diploma; students get a Certificate of Graduation if they successfully complete the program.

The classes are held in the second half of the day, Monday-Friday, at the premises of the School.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will recruit diplomatic staff mainly from the Diplomatic School of the Republic of Armenia. Apart from some specialized jobs requiring experience, the Diplomatic School is the gateway to the diplomatic service of Armenia.

The School imposes no restrictions on the students, as far as they attend the classes and sit the exams. Moreover, the classes are scheduled in a way that allows the students, who do a degree course elsewhere or have jobs, combine their other activities with their study at the Diplomatic School.

The curriculum provides for internship at two different Departments of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The internship is obligatory for the completion of the program and lasts two months.