EUROPEAN REGIONAL EDUCATIONAL ACADEMY European Regional Educational Academy is an interstate, non-profit fund within the RA. In accordance with European standards the Academy offers graduate and post-graduate programs, short and long-term training courses in Yerevan as well as in the biggest regions of the RA. EREA is an interstate higher educational institution which was set up on the basis of contracts and agreements signed with a number of educational institutions of European countries. The implementation of the program was carried out in accordance with the RA decision # 978 passed on October 15, 2001. The RA government is the constituent party of EREA. The Academy is considered to be a unique educational institution established by means of governmental and private investments. The official opening of the Academy took place on October 4, 2002 with participation of the RA President, State Secretary of France as well as a number of high-rank officials and ambassadors. In accordance with the signed agreements the Academy cooperates with 20 European institutions implementing a number of educational programs. The Academy realizes vocational training programs in different regions of the RA. The branches of the Academy are currently operating in such big cities of the country as Gyumri, Vanadzor, Gavar and Ijevan.