Founded in 1992, Yerevan Agricultural University is a private higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Yerevan (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of the Republic of Armenia, Yerevan Agricultural University (YAU) is a coeducational Armenian higher education institution. Yerevan Agricultural University (YAU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. YAU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including as well as administrative services.