The current state and long-term development forecasts of doctoral education: a case study of Armenia
by Ruzanna A. Shushanyan; Maria J. Ohanyan; Anush A. Sargsyan; Shushanik A. Sargsyan
International Journal of Education Economics and Development (IJEED), Vol. 16, No. 1/2, 2025

Abstract: Across a wide variety of global contexts, the role of higher education is exceptionally important for sustainable economic development. Therefore, the implementation of educational reforms to support integrative and internationally-oriented doctoral studies is one of the most important challenges for policymakers. This study aims to investigate the current state of doctoral education in Armenia and trends found within, touching upon the socioeconomic disparities, gender inequalities, and policy issues of doctoral education in Armenia for the last decade following the collapse of the Soviet Union mainly focusing on 2012-2021 period. The results of this study indicate the need for the implementation of long-awaited reforms regarding R&D growth, flexible management of doctoral research, student assessment, licensing, and international accreditation in doctoral education. This study may be useful for scholars, policymakers, and experts who investigate the issues of scientific and educational systems across the state and global contexts.

Online publication date: Thu, 02-Jan-2025

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