ISEC Hosted an Open Meeting for IT Applicants at the Engineering City
October 15, 2026
On October 13, the International Scientific-Educational Center of the National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Armenia (ISEC) hosted an open meeting at the Engineering City tailored for Master’s program applicants interested in the IT field.
The event was primarily organized by the ISEC Department of Computer Science and Autonomous Systems, led by Acting Head of Department Zaven Naghashyan, Ph.D. in Engineering. The department was established through the merger of two ISEC departments, inheriting their rich scientific and educational experience while modernizing its academic strategy to address contemporary industry challenges.
The main objective of the meeting was to introduce applicants to updated educational curricula and available scholarship opportunities.
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS AND ADMISSIONS
The department offers the following Master’s degree programs:
- "Computer Science and Computer Engineering" (full-time / part-time)
- "Information Systems Development" (part-time)
Admissions for the part-time programs are currently ongoing. The deadline for submitting applications is October 27.
VISIT TO THE ENGINEERING CITY
The venue was chosen deliberately, as the ISEC Department of Aerospace Engineeringis located within the Engineering City. Inter-departmental collaboration is planned to enhance the practical component of the IT educational programs.
Applicants had the opportunity to take a guided tour of the Engineering City, exploring:
- Ongoing manufacturing processes;
- The capabilities of the "Aznavour" supercomputer;
- Exhibits at the Science and Technology Museum.
SPEECHES AND PANEL DISCUSSION
The event was opened by Acting Director of ISEC Armen Sargsyan, who highlighted the Center’s modern educational strategy:
"The International Scientific-Educational Center was established on the conviction that science and education cannot exist in isolation. The finest professionals are forged where students learn alongside scientists. [...] Our goal is to provide students with the foundational and applied knowledge necessary to design complex software systems, work with cloud technologies, and solve real-world technological challenges."
Keynote speeches were also delivered by Zaven Naghashyan, Ph.D., Acting Head of the Department of Computer Science and Autonomous Systems (who presented program updates and scholarship opportunities), and Andranik Aghajanyan, Ph.D., Head of the Department of Aerospace Engineering (who addressed interdisciplinary problem solving and cross-departmental collaboration).
The event concluded with a panel discussion titled "Educational Challenges in the Era of AI," featuring Zaven Naghashyan and department lecturer Vahagn Poghosyan, Ph.D. in Physics and Mathematics.
Learn more about admission procedures and apply online: https://www.isec.am/en/entrant.html
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