International studies involves investigating how various actors relate to each other on the world stage. It includes subjects such as conflict, economics, politics, the environment, and other issues that affect more than one country.

The higher education in Armenia has three levels namely undergraduate degree education called baccalaureate that takes 4 years, followed by 2-year study in magistracy. The final level is the post-graduate studentship that often takes a total of 3 years before graduation.

A bachelor's degree is given to students who fulfill the necessary requirements given by the college or university they are attending. The requirements include three to seven years of focus on a subject, typically referred to as a major or concentration.