TOP countries where educated Armenians most often go to work
Armenians with higher education often emigrate to countries with developed economies, high salary levels, and demand for qualified professionals. The main destinations are Europe, North America, the Middle East, and Russia.
The company Business Liga provides assistance with diploma recognition, nostrification processing, and document legalization for working abroad.
1. Russia
Why it is chosen:
✔ No language barrier
✔ Agreements on mutual recognition of diplomas are in effect
✔ High demand for doctors, engineers, IT specialists
✔ Easy employment process for Armenian citizens
Popular cities:
Moscow, Saint Petersburg, Krasnodar, Sochi, Yekaterinburg
In-demand professions:
✔ Doctors and nurses
✔ IT specialists
✔ Engineers and architects
✔ Teachers and educators
2. France
Why choose:
✔ Large Armenian diaspora (500,000+)
✔ Possibility of obtaining a Carte de Séjour through work
✔ High salaries and social guarantees
Popular cities:
Paris, Lyon, Marseille
In-demand professions:
✔ Engineers and technical specialists
✔ Architects and builders
✔ Doctors and pharmacists
✔ Researchers and scientists
Requirements:
❗ Dichiarazione di Valore or CIMEA for diploma recognition
❗ Knowledge of French (B2–C1)
3. Germany
Why choose:
✔ Demand for qualified professionals
✔ High salaries
✔ Labor migration programs (Blue Card, Job Seeker Visa)
Popular cities:
Berlin, Munich, Hamburg, Frankfurt
Which professions are in demand:
✔ Doctors and medical staff
✔ IT specialists
✔ Engineers and technical specialists
✔ Research workers
Requirements:
❗ Diploma recognition through ZAB (Central Office for Foreign Education)
❗ Knowledge of the German language (for medicine – B2–C1, for IT – not mandatory)
4. USA
Why choose it:
✔ High salaries and career prospects
✔ Large Armenian diaspora (especially in Los Angeles)
✔ Opportunity to obtain a Green Card through an employer
Popular cities:
Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, Boston
Which professions are in demand:
✔ IT specialists
✔ Doctors (after passing the USMLE)
✔ Engineers and biotechnologists
✔ Financiers and analysts
Requirements:
❗ Diploma evaluation through WES, ECE or NACES
❗ High level of English (TOEFL, IELTS)
5. Canada
Why choose:
✔ Immigration programs for skilled professionals (Express Entry)
✔ High salaries and standard of living
✔ Demand in IT, engineering, medicine
Popular cities:
Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver
Which professions are in demand:
✔ Doctors and nurses (after diploma verification)
✔ IT specialists
✔ Engineers and scientists
✔ Logisticians and economists
Requirements:
❗ Diploma evaluation through ICAS, WES, IQAS
❗ French for Quebec, English for the rest of Canada
6. UAE
Why choose:
✔ High salaries with no taxes
✔ Demand for doctors, construction workers, IT specialists
✔ Fast employment process
Popular cities:
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah
In-demand professions:
✔ Doctors and medical staff
✔ IT specialists
✔ Engineers and architects
✔ Teachers and business analysts
Requirements:
❗ Consular legalization of the diploma
❗ English language (B2–C1)
7. Italy
Why choose:
✔ High demand for doctors and engineers
✔ Affordable conditions for legalization
✔ Close ties with the Armenian diaspora
Popular cities:
Rome, Milan, Bologna
Which professions are in demand:
✔ Doctors and pharmacists
✔ Engineers and builders
✔ Linguists and translators
Requirements:
❗ Dichiarazione di Valore or CIMEA
❗ Knowledge of Italian (B1–B2)
How we help?
✔ Nostrification and recognition of diplomas (CIMEA, ZAB, WES, ICAS, etc.)
✔ Translation and notarization of documents
✔ Consular legalization and apostille
✔ Diploma evaluation for study and work
Contact us, and we will help you prepare documents for successful employment abroad!