Study conditions in Azerbaijan for students
There are different ways to immigrate to Azerbaijan, including study, work, investment, marriage, etc. We intend to discuss the study method in Azerbaijan at different stages in this article. We recommend that you read this article carefully if you want to study in Azerbaijan. Azerbaijan is not your best destination, and it is better to check the conditions of other countries as well. Therefore, you can have a free consultation with MIE Austria.
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New conditions for studying in Baku
It is bordered by Russia to the north, Georgia to the northwest, and Armenia and Turkey to the west. Azerbaijan has a population of about ten million people and an area of 86,600 square kilometers. Its people speak Azerbaijani Turkish and are predominantly Muslim. Baku is the capital of Azerbaijan and its largest city. The best Azerbaijani universities, such as Caspian University and Caucasus University, are also in this city. People can continue their studies in three levels after the school period (bachelor, master, and Ph.D.) International students can study in Turkish, Russian, and English in Azerbaijan.
High school studies in Azerbaijan
If you want to study in Azerbaijan at the pre-university level, it is good to initially get acquainted with its educational system. The Azerbaijani children’s studies are compulsory and free from six to fifteen. From the age of six, children attend primary school for four years. From the age of 10 to 14, children will study in general high school. Many speaking and writing skills are taught to nurture students’ creativity and develop ideation at this stage. Finally, high school children complete their pre-university studies. This 10th and the 11th-year course teaches students more specialized technical, humanities, and experimental sciences. Meanwhile, children learn communication skills in several languages.
Undergraduate studies in Azerbaijan
High school graduates must enter their first academic bachelor’s degree. They can study in English besides its official language in Azerbaijani universities. This course lasts between three to four years, and applicants can study in various fields such as engineering, business, art and architecture, animal sciences, etc. The applicants must present their previous levels’ educational certificates and the IELTS degree to study in this country’s universities.
Study for a master’s degree in Azerbaijan
The applicants can study for a master’s degree in Azerbaijani universities in English, provided that the applicants can submit the necessary documents to the university in their chosen field. The most critical qualifications are an undergraduate degree, IELTS degree, resume or CV, motivation letter, and recommendation letter from professors. The study duration in this course is between 1.5 to two years for mathematics, marketing, economics, social sciences, history, accounting students.
Study for Ph.D. in Azerbaijan
Ph.D. studies in Azerbaijan take between three years and more, depending on whether it is full-time or part-time. The difference between the admission process at this stage and the previous ones is that the applicants must correspond with the professors of the relevant department before applying for admission and select their supervisors according to the proposal and research approach. Then, it is time to apply for formal admission by the university by presenting documents such as motivation letters, recommendation letters from professors, IELTS degree, academic records of previous courses, etc.
Reputable universities of Azerbaijan
When people decide to immigrate to study in another country, they must gather information about the destination country’s universities. One of the critical factors here is the worldwide the university prestige. Therefore, we intend to review the university ranking in Azerbaijan for you. We cannot compare these universities to the United States, Canada, or the United Kingdom. You may say that these countries’ universities are not free and your immigration process will cost more. However, you will quickly enter the labor market after graduating from some reputable universities. Most presidents and high-ranking political figures are graduates of universities, such as Harvard, Oxford, Cambridge, etc. Education is almost free in countries such as Germany, France, Spain, Italy, and Norway. These universities are very prestigious. The following table shows the Azerbaijani universities ranking:
1 | Baku State University / Bakı Dövlət Universiteti | 3283 |
2 | ADA University | 4394 |
3 | Khazar University / Xəzər Universitəsi | 4630 |
4 | Azerbaijan State University of Economics / Azərbaycan Dövlət İqtisad Universiteti | 4796 |
5 | Azerbaijan State University of Oil Industry | 7014 |
6 | Azerbaijan Medical University / Azərbaycan Tibb Universiteti | 7611 |
7 | Azerbaijan Technical University / Azərbaycan Texniki Universiteti | 8770 |
8 | Baku Engineering University (Qafqaz University) | 9919 |
9 | Odlar Yurdu University / Odlar Yurdu Universiteti | 10514 |
10 | Ganja State University / Gəncə Dövlət Universiteti | 11066 |
11 | Academy of the Ministry of Emergency Situations / Fövqəladə Hallar Nazirliyinin Akademiyası | 11149 |
12 | Nakhchivan State University / Naxçıvan Dövlət Universiteti | 11854 |
13 | Baku Higher Oil School / Bakı Ali Neft Məktəbi | 12082 |
14 | Azerbaijan University of Languages | 12537 |
15 | The Azerbaijan University of Architecture and Construction / Azərbaycan Memarlıq və İnşaat Universiteti | 12562 |
Tuition fees in Azerbaijan
The international applicants must consider the study and living costs in the destination country before anything. The students desire to study in Azerbaijan because of the low living and tuition fees of the universities. Different educational level’s costs are different, and the tuition varies depending on the field at each level. However, preparatory courses cost between 600 and 2,000 dollars per year, bachelor’s degree between 1,000 and 2,500 dollars, postgraduate courses between 1,000 and 4,000 dollars, and Ph.D. tuition around 1,500 to 4,000,000 dollars per year. Besides, the students must consider the living costs in the destination country. The table below shows some of the essential living expenses in this country:
Expenses | Azerbaijan (dollar) |
Expensive restaurant | 5.87 |
Meals for two in a typical restaurant | 26.43 |
Water bottle (1.5 liters) | 0.47 |
Milk (1 liter) | 0.99 |
A loaf of bread (500 g) | 0.28 |
Costs of an 85-meter apartment | 45.04 |
Sports club for an adult | 34.14 |
Rent a one-bedroom house in the city center | 303.50 |
Rent a three-bedroom house in the city center | 620.47 |
Rent a one-bedroom house outside the city | 174.80 |
Rent a three-bedroom house outside the city | 327.65 |
Student visa in Azerbaijan
The applicants need the following documents to apply for a companion visa. This article was prepared by the professional team of MIE Austria, please be sure to mention the source when using it.
• The companions’ original and copy of identification documents
• A copy of the applicants’ passport with at least three months validity
• Visa issuance fee payment
• Companion visa application form with two copies
• Copy of Azerbaijani student residence permit
• Receipt of invoice sending fees
• Financial viability letter
Residence and citizenship of Azerbaijan after graduation
One of the most critical questions for any international student is whether it is possible to reside in the destination country after graduation. Can one find a job after graduation? What are the conditions for obtaining the destination country’s citizenship? Unlike other countries in the world such as Britain, Canada, Germany, Finland, etc., the applicants don’t have a chance to look for a job in Azerbaijan after graduation. The students cannot stay in this country if they don’t find a full-time job. Also, citizenship is transferred only from parents to the child. Thus, Azerbaijani international applicants who want to study in this country or have chosen other immigration methods cannot obtain Azerbaijani citizenship. You can apply for citizenship in other countries after living there for at least six or ten years.
Common questions about studying in Azerbaijan
✔️What is the study language in Azerbaijan?
Turkish, Russian, and English
✔️How much does a bachelor’s degree cost?
Undergraduate tuition costs between 1,000 and 2,500 dollars a year
✔️How much do master’s or Ph.D. studies cost?
Their tuitions are between 1,000 and 4,000 dollars per year.
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