Founded in 1921, Yerevan Komitas State Conservatory is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Yerevan (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). This institution also has a branch campus in Gyumri. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of the Republic of Armenia, Yerevan Komitas State Conservatory (YSC) is a coeducational Armenian higher education institution. Yerevan Komitas State Conservatory (YSC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. YSC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.