Founded in 1996, Grigor Lusavorich University of Echmiadzin is a private higher-education institution located in the small city of Vagharshapat (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Armavir. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of the Republic of Armenia, Grigor Lusavorich University of Echmiadzin is a coeducational Armenian higher education institution. Grigor Lusavorich University of Echmiadzin offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. Grigor Lusavorich University of Echmiadzin also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including as well as administrative services.