The requirements for entering the field of medicine in Azerbaijan
Medical education in Azerbaijan is available in different languages. Turkish, Russian and of course English are the languages that you can choose to study in Azerbaijan. Of course, one of the biggest constant concerns of people is whether they must provide a language certificate in order to study in this country or not? The answer to this question is no. Individuals can participate in language courses that are provided by the universities and pass these courses without the need for a language certificate. Therefore, it is possible to study medicine in Azerbaijan without a language certificate. To know about the conditions of education in Azerbaijan, you should know that medical education in Azerbaijan lasts up to 6 years. In order to enter the medical universities of Azerbaijan, it is necessary to have a diploma with a grade point average of at least 14, and this is one of the main requirements for entering the medical universities of this country. One of the things you should pay attention to is that it is true that you do not need to have an IELTS language certificate for entering the medical universities of this country, but you must know and learn Turkish during your studies. Because in the next/upcoming semesters, you will definitely need to know this language in order to communicate with different people in the community. Medicine is a field that is directly in contact with people. Therefore, knowing the language of the people is necessary. You may also be interested to know that some courses in Azerbaijan are taught only in Turkish and Russian and it is not possible to study some courses in English.
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Medical universities in Azerbaijan
In this part of the article, we want to introduce you to different medical universities in Azerbaijan. It should be noted that the academic level of all these universities is not the same, and for example, Azərbaycan Tibb Universiteti is the top medical university in Azerbaijan.
| The name of the university | The location of the university |
| Azərbaycan Tibb Universiteti | Baku |
| Khazar University (Xəzər Universiteti) | Baku |
| Odlar Yurdu Universiteti (Odlar Yurdu Üniversitesi) | Nərimanov |
It is interesting to know that Azərbaycan Tibb Universiteti has its own specialized hospital, and this will give the students of this university to have a better chance of finding a job compared to other universities, and they can spend many of their practical courses in this hospital.
The required documents for getting admitted to the medical universities and studying medicine in Azerbaijan
In order to get admitted to the medical universities in Azerbaijan, individuals must provide and have some documents. The most important document is the 12-year diploma, which for universities like Azərbaycan Tibb Universiteti, people must have a minimum grade point average of 14 in order to for their case to get checked. It is also necessary to provide a language certificate for getting admitted to the main courses directly and without the need of language courses. It is also mandatory to provide identity documents that are officially translated. The health certificate must also be included in the documents that are presented by the student. It should be noted that some courses in some of the medical universities in Azerbaijan have entrance exams and the students must have paid all of the university tuition fees before entering these courses. No other special qualification is required for getting admitted to medical universities in Azerbaijan, and students can apply for admission with the qualifications/requirements that have been mentioned.
The costs of medical education in Azerbaijan
One of the main factors that make Azerbaijan a suitable destination for studying medicine is the costs of medical education in this country. This country is one of the cheapest options for studying medicine. People can pay an average of $ 4,000 a year and study at medical universities in this country. You should note that this amount of money is an average amount of money and this figure may be higher. But compared to many countries, it should be said that the cost of studying in the UK and Canada is higher. The interesting thing about medical education in Azerbaijan is that many universities in this country have dormitories, and this can be effective in reducing the cost of living in Azerbaijan, which will be discused in the next section.
The costs of living in Azerbaijan
The cost of living is always one of the most important things to consider when you are choosing a destination for your studies. In this section, we want to talk about the costs of living in Azerbaijan to you and show you the prices of different items in this country:
| Meal for one person in a medium/normal restaurant | 4.96 € |
| A small coke bottle | 0.34 € |
| A small water bottle | 0.18 € |
| One-liter milk | 0.82 € |
| One kilogram of rice | 1.18 € |
| 12 eggs | 1.07 € |
| 1 kg of apples | 0.79 € |
| 1 kg of bananas | 1.20 € |
| 1 kg of chicken breast | 3.01 € |
| 1 kg of meat | 5.99 € |
| 1 kg of oranges | 1.22 € |
| 1 kg of tomatoes | 0.87 € |
| 1 kg of potatoes | 0.43 € |
| Taxi (per kilometer) | 0.35 € |
| Renting a one-bedroom apartment in the city center | 256 € |
| Renting a three-bedroom apartment in the city center | 524 € |
| Renting a one-bedroom apartment outside of the city | 147 € |
| Renting a three-bedroom apartment outside of the city | 276 € |
As you can see, the cost of living in Azerbaijan is much cheaper than in countries such as Russia, Austria and Canada. In addition to that, you can use student dormitories to reduce your costs even more. Of course, the cost of living mostly depends on the lifestyle of the people.
Studying in other fields of medical sciences in Azerbaijan
Studying in the medical universities of Azerbaijan is not limited to medicine. Students can also study in medical-related fields. In this section, we intend to briefly review studying in dentistry, pharmacy and nursing:
Pharmacology
Studying pharmacy in Azerbaijan, just like in many other countries, takes 4 years. It should be noted that in order to participate in many medical courses and medical-related fields, such as pharmacy, you are required to take preparation courses, which usually cost up to $ 2,500. Undergraduate study in pharmacy in Azerbaijan on average can cost up to $ 5,000 per year. Of course, you should also consider the cost of living in Azerbaijan, which we have discussed in the previous sections. You usually have to attend these classes in October in order to take the preparation courses. The point to keep in mind is that before attending these classes, students must have paid the full costs of one academic year in order to be able to attend these classes. Tuition fees for a master’s degree in pharmacy is usually up to $ 5,000 per year.
Dentistry
It is possible to study dentistry in the universities of Azerbaijan. Individuals must attend the university language preparation courses if they do not have the required language level. The cost of dental education in Azerbaijan is usually up to $ 5,500 for the first year and $ 4,500 for the second year. It is interesting to know that some medical universities in Azerbaijan also prepare students for the USMLE exam, which can be very important for working after graduation. Students can work part-time for 10 hours a week while they are studying, which increases at higher educational levels. People who want to apply for studying dentistry in the universities of Azerbaijan must have a good/high grade point average. Language preparation courses last up to 9 months and usually cost 2,500 manats.
Nursing
The undergraduate nursing course lasts for 4 years. It is also possible to study in this field in English. On average, nursing education in Azerbaijan can cost up to $ 4,000 a year. Just like other medical courses, individuals can apply for language preparation courses before entering the main course to improve their language skills. Some of the universities in Azerbaijan require preparation courses for entering the field of nursing.
Getting a student visa in Azerbaijan
The student visa in Azerbaijan is issued for the duration of student’s studies/education. Which for a bachelor’s degree is a 4-year visa, for a master’s degree is a 2-year visa and for a PhD is a 3-year visa. Of course, this visa will be renewed annually. Foreign students must get a student visa to study medicine in Azerbaijan. To do this, they must prepare some documents and submit them to the embassy of Azerbaijan in their country so that after their case is checked they will be given a student visa in Azerbaijan. This process can take up to 2 months. The following documents are required to get a student visa in Azerbaijan:
A valid passport
Admission Letter
2 photos
Visa payment confirmation letter (a letter that confirms you have paid for the visa)
Letter of financial ability
As mentioned earlier, the process of getting a student visa in Azerbaijan may take up to 2 months. Of course, it is not 2 months for sure and also depends on the number of cases that are pending at the embassy.
Working after graduating in medicine in Azerbaijan
People who receive their degrees from Azerbaijan usually need to equivalent their degrees (Degree equivalency) in order to be able to work in other countries such as Switzerland, Canada or the United Kingdom. In this way, by participating in the relevant courses and passing them, they will get a work permit in these countries. If they want to work in Azerbaijan, they can work in government agencies. Of course these people are also able to choose to work in the private sector. Employers that are approved by the government of Azerbaijan must offer these people job offers in order for them to be able to get a work visa in Azerbaijan. Generally, if you plan to work in European countries, you may want to consider other options such as the Czech Republic, Hungary and the United Kingdom, so that you no longer need to take some courses after your graduation for Degree equivalency.
Some common questions that are frequently asked about medical education in Azerbaijan
✅ Is it possible to work while studying in Azerbaijan?
Yes. Students can work while studying
✅ Is the cost of living in Azerbaijan low?
Generally, it can be said that the cost of living in Azerbaijan is lower than many other countries, such as European countries.
✅ Do you need a language certificate to study medicine in Azerbaijan?
People usually need an IELTS language certificate to study medicine in Azerbaijan.
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