The Chair of International and European Law was established on 5 March 2004. In 2005, the Chair of International and European Law separated from the former unified Chair of History and Theory of State and Law, Constitutional Law, and International Law.
Since March 2020, the Acting Head of the Chair is Doctor of Law, Professor Volodya Hovhannisyan.
The academic and educational activities of the Chair are aimed at:
Educational programs implemented by the Chair
The Chair of International and European Law is the graduating chair of the Institute of Law for the specialization in "Law". The Chair implements three levels of higher education: Bachelor’s, Master’s (Master’s program in “Public International Law and European Law”), and Postgraduate studies in the specialty 5.1.5. International Legal Sciences (ԺԲ.00.06 International Law).
BACHELOR'S PROGRAM
At the Bachelor’s level, the primary goal of the Chair is to provide a high-quality and effective educational process by imparting knowledge in international law and European law, as well as professional skills. The program emphasizes the development of students’ analytical thinking, creativity, problem-solving abilities, and capacity to work both independently and in small groups, thereby contributing to the training of highly qualified specialists. Faculty members at the bachelor’s level provide students with a solid foundation in international law and European Union law.
MASTER'S PROGRAM
The Master’s program in “Public International Law and European Law” under the field 40.04.01 “Jurisprudence” is a comprehensive course covering the main branches and sub-branches of public international law and European law. The Program aims to expand and deepen students’ understanding of contemporary issues in public international law across diverse areas of interstate cooperation, as well as in European law. The Master’s program focuses on developing analytical skills and professional competence, preparing highly qualified international law specialists capable of interpreting and applying international legal instruments in specific areas of legal practice. Graduates acquire the knowledge and tools necessary for successful work within public administration and other institutions. The curriculum combines theoretical study with practical training, including moot court exercises, roundtables, and conferences.
POSTGRADUATE PROGRAM
The Postgraduate Program in the specialty 5.1.5. International Legal Sciences (ԺԲ.00.06 International Law) is designed to provide comprehensive and high-quality training of researchers and academic professionals in the field of international legal studies.
Education and Degrees
2013 – Professor
2012 – Doctor of Law, Yerevan State University
1988 – Candidate of Law, Institute of State and Law, USSR Academy of Sciences
1971–1976 – Faculty of Law, Yerevan State University
Awards
The Medal of Mkhitar Gosh
1998 High Judicial Qualification of a Judge
Professional Interests
international criminal law, international economic law, law of international treaties, international legal protection of human rights, contemporary global processes and international law
Working Experience
1976–1991 - Lecturer, Chair of Constitutional, Administrative and International Law, Faculty of Law, Yerevan State University
1991–1996 - Associate Professor, Chair of Constitutional, Administrative and International Law, Faculty of Law, Yerevan State University
1991–1996 - Deputy Prosecutor General of the Republic of Armenia
1996–2018 – Member of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Armenia
1997–2018 - Deputy Chairperson of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Armenia
2015–present - Professor, Chair of International and European Law, Institute of Law of the Russian-Armenian University
Member of the Executive Committee of the International Law Association
Chairman of the Council of the Armenian Association of International Law
Academic and Teaching Experience: 49 years
Work Experience at RAU: 10 years
Language Proficiency: Armenian, Russian, English
Courses Taught (Academic Year 2025–2026)
“International Law” (Bachelor’s Programme)
“Law of International Treaties” (Bachelor’s Programme)
“Norms, Sources and System of International Law” (Master’s Programme)
“Current Issues of International Law” (Master’s Programme)
“International Law as a Source of National Law” (Master’s Programme)
“Current Issues of Public International Law” (Postgraduate)
“International Law and the National Legal System” (Postgraduate)
Editorial Board Membership
Since 2023 – Member of the Editorial Board of the journal Public Law Review, Voronezh State University
Scientific Publications