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The Modern Challenges of Higher Education Institutions in Armenia

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  • 1. Armenian State University of Economics

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The article discusses the modern key issues hindering the development of higher education institutions in Armenia. The article also refers to the issues related to the legislative regulation of the higher education sphere in Armenia, the internationalization of state universities, the institutional autonomy, the formation of governing councils, educational programs, accreditation, the connection of higher education institutions with the labor market, as well as the funding sources of higher education institutions and the research activities. As a result of the analysis, certain suggestions have been outlined, which, according to the authors, can contribute to the solution of the issues under discussion.

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