The Chair of Economic Policy visits Armenian universities

From September 30 to October 4, 2025, Prof. Dr. Ingrid Ott and Narek Mirzoyan (research associate at the chair) traveled to Yerevan, Armenia, on behalf of KIT to explore partnerships with the American University of Armenia (AUA) and the National Polytechnic University of Armenia (NPUA).

On the first day of the visit, they met with the dean of the AUA and the team from the Manoogian Simone College of Business & Economics. The meeting focused on ideas for joint research projects between the two universities.

On the following days, they visited the National Polytechnic University of Armenia (NPUA), where they met with the Vice Rector for Internationalization and the Vice Rector for Research. Topics of academic exchange included research collaborations, visiting researcher stays, and student exchanges between the NPUA and the ECON Institute of the Department of Economics and Management. The discussions were complemented by an engaging campus tour. Alongside the professional exchange, they experienced Armenian culture and hospitality.

Special thanks go to Ms. Elena Pfeifer from INTL for her support in preparation for the trip, as well as to Ms. Ani Mamikonyan from the NPUA and Ms. Karine Khachatryan from the NPUA for the interesting discussions and concrete ideas.

The following report summarizes the itinerary of the trip to Yerevan and provides an overview of the key meetings and outcomes.

Date: 30.09. – 04.10.25
Participants KIT: Prof. Dr. Ingrid Ott, Narek Mirzoyan
Reason: Planned establishment and expansion of partnerships between KIT (Institute of Economics) and the American University of Armenia as well as the National Polytechnic University of Armenia, especially regarding potential research and student exchange opportunities.

Schedule:
Day 1: Meeting with the Dean and the team of the "Manoogian Simone College of Business & Economics" at the American University of Armenia.
Day 2 + 3: Meeting with the Vice Rector for Internationalization and Reforms and the Vice Rector for Research at the National Polytechnic University of Armenia (NPUA).

Agenda:
Day 1: Meeting with the Dean and the team of the "Manoogian Simone College of Business & Economics" at the American University of Armenia. Exchange of ideas regarding potential research collaborations, visiting researcher stays, and student exchange opportunities.
Day 2 + 3: Visit to the National Polytechnic University of Armenia (NPUA) with an intensive exchange with the Vice Rector for Internationalization and Reforms and the Vice Rector for Research concerning potential collaboration with the Department of Economics and Management, in particular the ECON Institute at KIT. The visit was rounded off by an informative tour of the NPUA campus.

Despite the busy schedule, there was enough time to get to know the culture of Yerevan and Armenia and to experience the warm hospitality of the Armenian people.

We would like to thank Ms. Pfeifer from INTL for her support.