Synopsys Armenia CJSC, Karabakh Telecom CJSC and Artsakh State University today signed a cooperation agreement to promote education in micro-electronic circuitry and communication systems in  Nagorno-Karabakh.

Using a successful and proven educational model of cooperation the program will make it possible to provide Nagorno-Karabakh's workforce with industry-ready graduates who have the required knowledge and practical skills to quickly become productive in the industry.

Per the agreement called "Microelectronic Circuits and Systems," an inter-university chair will be created at Artsakh State University, providing bachelor's and master's degrees in micro-electronic circuitry and communication system specialization.

The department will be equipped with state-of-the-art hardware and software infrastructure and provided with curricula and instructional materials that meet international standards as well as qualified teachers trained at Synopsys Armenia Educational Department.

In the frames of the agreement Karabakh Telecom CJSC allocated 28 million dram to repair the auditorium, specified by Artsakh State University, in accordance with state-of-the-art education standards and requirements, to equip it with modern computers and cover the faculty salaries and other additional expenses.

Synopsys Armenia will provide Artsakh State University with 60 licenses of Synopsys software tools required for preparing qualified specialists, as well as comprehensive educational materials, including complete methodological materials for all courses, lecture presentations, labs, practical materials and course projects, homework and exams. In addition, the faculty will be trained at least once every six months.

Artsakh State University will establish the inter-university chair, hold daily educational activities and  select undergraduates in the given specialization from the pool of bachelors students who have completed the second year of their studies. The best undergraduate students will have an opportunity to continue their education and pursue a master's degree.