Yerevan State Medical University After Mkhitar Heratsi

What Yerevan State Medical University After Mkhitar Heratsi does

Yerevan State Medical University (YSMU) after Mkhitar Heratsi is a public state medical university in Yerevan, Armenia, founded in 1920 and operated under the Government of Armenia. It is the only state medical university in the country and the sole Armenian institution recognized by the World Health Organization in the World Directory of Medical Schools. The university serves approximately 8,000 undergraduate students, 2,000+ clinical residents across 80+ specialties, and PhD candidates through five faculties covering General Medicine, Stomatology, Pharmacy, Public Health, and Military Medicine. International students from 33+ countries comprise 24% of the student body, with instruction offered in Armenian, Russian, and English.

YSMU's core educational platform integrates a digital learning ecosystem (eCAMPUS, an Erasmus+ CBHE project), EBSCO electronic resources (3,105 journals, 4,200+ eBooks, 24,000+ medical images, Dynamed), a simulation center, and the Dr.LEX (TerraMedicum) AI-powered diagnostic simulation mobile application available on iOS and Android. Clinical training is delivered through three wholly-owned university hospital complexes — Heratsi No.1, Muratsan, and Mikayelyan — and 39 clinics, laboratories, and diagnostic centers. Research activities are anchored by the COBRAIN Scientific-Educational Center for Fundamental Brain Research (established 2022) and the Heratsi Analytical Center (established 2022), both funded through World Bank, Horizon 2020, and state competitive innovation funds.

Revenue is generated through three primary streams: state budget funding from the Government of Armenia, tuition fees from international students (ranging from 650,000 AMD for diaspora Armenians to 1,200,000 AMD annually for other foreign citizens), and clinical services revenue from the three university hospitals. Additional income derives from dormitory fees, mandatory medical insurance for international students, and continuing professional education. International student recruitment operates through bilateral university agreements, Erasmus+ exchange programs, international education fairs, and alumni networks spanning 40 countries. The institution reports no VC or private equity involvement and discloses no formal revenue figures publicly.

Name

Yerevan State Medical University After Mkhitar Heratsi

Legal name

Yerevan State Medical University after Mkhitar Heratsi

Website

https://ysmu.am

Company type

Public

Founded year

1920

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Yerevan State Medical University is the only state medical university in Armenia, delivering undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral medical education to 8,000+ students and 2,000+ clinical residents from 33+ countries, supported by three university hospitals and digital learning platforms.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Education

NAICS

General Medical and Surgical Hospitals (6221), General Medical and Surgical Hospitals (622110)

SIC

Services-Hospitals (8060), Services-General Medical & Surgical Hospitals, Nec (8062)

akta.pro primary industry

Ambulatory Specialty Clinics (Multi-Specialty & Single-Specialty) (HLAFABAA)

Keywords

• Medical education
• Clinical training
• Medical research
• University hospital services
• Healthcare professional training

Headquarters

HQ city

Yerevan

HQ country

Armenia

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees - International Students: Revenue from international students paying tuition for medical education programs in English, Russian, or Armenian
2. State Budget Funding: Government funding as a state medical university under the RA Government
3. Clinical Services: Revenue from three university hospitals: Heratsi No.1, Muratsan, and Mikayelyan providing medical care to patients

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Yerevan State Medical University after Mkhitar Heratsi is a public state medical university that delivers undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, and clinical residency education across General Medicine, Stomatology, Pharmacy, Public Health, and Military Medicine. It also operates three university hospitals (Heratsi No. 1, Muratsan, Mikayelyan) that provide clinical training and patient care, and runs dedicated research centers including the COBRAIN neuroscience center and the Heratsi Analytical Center.

Product overview

Yerevan State Medical University After Mkhitar Heratsi is a medical education institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of educational products and services across undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels. The university's core offerings include degree programs in General Medicine, Stomatology, Pharmacy, Public Health, and Military Medicine through its five faculties, complemented by specialized AI-powered educational technology (Dr.LEX/TerraMedicum diagnostic simulator), research centers (COBRAIN neuroscience center, Scientific Research Center), and digital education platforms (eCAMPUS). Clinical training is provided through three affiliated university hospital complexes, while international students are served through dedicated preparatory programs and English-language instruction. The institution also provides electronic library resources through EBSCO databases, career development services, and continuing education programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• COBRAIN Center: Scientific-educational center for fundamental brain research focusing on Alzheimer's disease, autism, and stroke, established in 2022.
• Dr.LEX (TerraMedicum)
• Heratsi Analytical Center

Products and services

• Dr.LEX (TerraMedicum) AI-powered medical diagnosis simulation mobile application available on iOS and Android, designed for medical students and healthcare professionals to practice clinical diagnostics through AI-driven scenarios.
• COBRAIN Scientific-Educational Center for Fundamental Brain Research Internationally competitive neuroscience research center conducting fundamental brain research with focus on neurodegenerative diseases, Alzheimer's, autism, and stroke, established through World Bank and Horizon 2020 funding.
• eCAMPUS Digital Education Ecosystem Comprehensive digital education framework including Digital Competence Framework (DCF), National Certificate Programme (NCP) in digital TLA, Internal Quality Assurance System (IQA) for digital education, and a Common Online Course Registration and Student Progression e-Platform, developed through Erasmus+ CBHE funding.
• Scientific Research Center University research facility comprising Morphological Research Laboratory, Radioisotope/Radioimmunoassay/Immunoenzyme Research Laboratory, and Biochemical/Biophysical Research Laboratory conducting fundamental and applied scientific research.
• University Hospital Complexes (Heratsi, Muratsan, Mikayelyan) Three university hospital complexes providing clinical training for medical students: Heratsi No. 1 Hospital, Muratsan University Hospital, and Mikayelyan University Hospital, serving as professional training environments for students while delivering medical care to patients.
• Foreign Students Preparatory Department One-year preparatory educational program for foreign students covering physics, chemistry, biology, Armenian language, and English, offered in Armenian, Russian, and English languages.
• YSMU Career Center Career development and employment support service providing students access to international medical opportunities, professional networking, clinical residency placement assistance, and continuing education programs including Stomatology Excellence Course with 7 modules.
• Heratsi Analytical Center Evidence-based healthcare analytics and policy research center providing reliable medical information and analysis to the medical community and society, located at Abovian 50/5 in Yerevan.
• SAFEMED+ Medical Education Simulation Program Erasmus+ KA2 Capacity Building project focused on improving safety and quality of patient care through simulation in undergraduate medical education.
• ARMDOCT Doctoral Education Program Erasmus+ KA2 Capacity Building project for doctoral education enhancement at YSMU and partner Armenian universities.
• Undergraduate Medical Degree Programs (General Medicine, Stomatology, Pharmacy) Six-year undergraduate degree programs in General Medicine, Stomatology (Dentistry), and Pharmacy, delivered across five faculties with multilingual instruction in Armenian, Russian, and English.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 9000 foreign graduates working in 40 countries
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability4 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Université Paris-Est Cretéil Val de MarnecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDirect cooperation for student and staff exchange, joint educational programs
• Faculty of Medicine of the Otto von Guericke University MagdeburgcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDirect cooperation for medical education and research collaboration
• Aix Maresille UniversitécoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDirect cooperation for medical education and research collaboration
• Columbia University in the City of New YorkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDirect cooperation for medical education and research collaboration
• Boston University School of MedicinecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDirect cooperation for medical education and research collaboration
• University of PortocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerErasmus+ partner university for student and staff mobility
• University of Santiago de CompostelacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerErasmus+ partner university for student and staff mobility
• University of GranadacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerErasmus+ partner university for student and staff mobility
• Aristotle University of ThessalonikicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerErasmus+ partner university for student and staff mobility
• World Health Organization (WHO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWHO recognizes YSMU as the only RA state medical university in World Directory of Medical Schools
• Yerevan State University (YSU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProject coordinator for eCAMPUS Erasmus+ CBHE project for digital teaching and learning enhancement
• Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (UAM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean partner in eCAMPUS project for digital education
• Universidade de Lisboa (ULISBOA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean partner in eCAMPUS project for digital education
• Università degli Studi di Genova (UNIGE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean partner in eCAMPUS project for digital education
• KTH Royal Institute of TechnologycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean partner in eCAMPUS project for digital education
• Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational organization affiliation for medical education recognition
• World Federation for Medical EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMembership in association for medical education in Europe
• Association for Dental Education in Europe (ADEE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMembership for dental education development

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves3 records

Emerging players

• Alte University: Georgian private medical university focused on recruiting international students with English-medium instruction; competes head-to-head with YSMU for medical education export students in the Caucasus/Black Sea corridor.

Direct peers

• Tbilisi State Medical University: State medical university in neighboring Georgia with similar operating model: medical education across multiple specialties, affiliated teaching hospitals, and significant intake of international students from South Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. Directly competes with YSMU for the same international student pool.
• St. George's University: Caribbean-based medical school primarily serving international (especially US-bound) students with affiliated clinical training; directly comparable to YSMU as a non-US medical school whose graduates pursue licensure in North America, UK, and other regulated markets.
• Ross University School of Medicine: Caribbean medical school focused on US-bound international students with extensive affiliated US clinical teaching sites; competes with YSMU in the international medical education export segment for students seeking North American medical careers.
• American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine: Offshore medical school in Sint Maarten whose operating model (international student recruitment, English-medium instruction, US clinical rotations) closely parallels YSMU's medical education export business.

Regional players

• Kazan State Medical University: Long-established Russian regional medical university with significant international student intake; a regional peer in the post-Soviet medical education segment that overlaps with YSMU's target geographies.
• Kazakh National Medical University: Central Asia's largest medical university with affiliated teaching hospitals and international student programs; competes with YSMU for medical education export students from South Asia and the CIS region.
• Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine: Major Turkish state medical faculty with large student body and affiliated teaching hospitals; a regional peer serving a comparable international student market from Central Asia, the Middle East, and Africa.
• Tartu University Faculty of Medicine: Estonia's leading medical faculty operating within a comprehensive research university; a regional peer offering English-medium medical education in the post-Soviet space with EU-aligned accreditation.

Broad incumbents

• Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University: Russia's oldest and largest national research medical university with deep teaching hospital network and broad international engagement; a broader incumbent serving a similar post-Soviet and international student base as YSMU.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/YSMUofficial
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@YSMUOfficial
• Facebookfacebook.com/ysmuofficial
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/yerevan-state-medical-university-after-m.-heratsi
• Instagraminstagram.com/ysmu_official

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Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Subsidiaries8 records

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