The Faculty of International Relations at Yerevan Gladzor University was established in 1991, coinciding with the foundation of the University.
The first Dean of the faculty was A. Sargsyan, PhD in History, Associate Professor.
Shortly after the establishment of the Faculty, the Chair of International Relations and History was founded, which has since served as the central hub of the faculty’s academic and research activities.
Since its establishment until 2007, the Chair was headed by Hakob Hakobyan, Doctor of History, Professor. From 2007 to 2019, it was led by L. Hovhannisyan, PhD in History, Associate Professor; and from 2019 to 2021, by S. Manukyan, PhD in History. Currently, the Chair is headed by Narek Grigoryan, PhD in Political Sciences, Associate Professor.
At present, the Chair bears the name of its first Chairperson, Hakob Hakobyan.
The Chair's activities are governed by the regulations of the Ministry of Education and Science, Culture and Sports of the Republic of Armenia, the resolutions of the University’s Academic Council, the Chair’s Charter, semester work plans, as well as other internal regulatory documents.
Since the 2006–2007 academic year, the Chair has transitioned to a three-level system of education, comprising Bachelor's, Master's, and Postgraduate (PhD) programs.
Since 2007, the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) has been implemented.
The faculty members of the Chair actively participate in the University’s annual conferences for academic staff and postgraduate students. The scientific papers they present are published in the official proceedings of these conferences.
To ensure the achievement of the learning outcomes defined by the “International Relations” professional educational program, the Chair’s academic and teaching staff is continuously strengthened through the recruitment of highly qualified specialists. Currently, approximately 20 faculty members teach at the Chair.
For the purpose of organizing undergraduate academic, scientific, and research internships, the Chair of International Relations named after Hakob Hakobyan, at Yerevan Gladzor University collaborates with the National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia, the Constitutional Court, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and various partner universities.
The Chair of International Relations organizes and conducts monthly academic seminars, roundtable discussions, conferences, role-playing activities, and other scholarly events, in accordance with a pre-established schedule aligned with its unified research strategy and thematic agenda. In collaboration with students, faculty members regularly host thematic events dedicated to significant historical and political milestones. Additionally, the International Relations Debate Club—established at the initiative of the Chair—serves as a dynamic platform for students to develop and enhance their public speaking and argumentation skills. The Club is open not only to students of the Chair of International Relations but also to those from other academic departments across the university.
