About Baku State University
Established: 1919
Location: Baku, Azerbaijan
Faculties: 16
Staff: Over 3,000 personnel, with professors and teaching staff comprising
more than half
Student Enrollment: Over 25,000 students, including a Branch, a College, Research Institutes and a Lyceum
BSU is the oldest and largest university in Azerbaijan, renowned as the premier educational institution in the country. It has been the academic home to many of Azerbaijan's most influential figures. BSU continues to grow as a leading university in the region, fostering innovative ideas in education, enhancing capabilities for future generations, striving for excellence in science and research, promoting intercultural dialogue for knowledge exchange, and setting new educational standards in Azerbaijan. The university collaborates with over 120 partner universities worldwide and welcomes students from more than 40 countries.
BSU actively participates in international exchange programs such as Erasmus+ KA 107 and Mevlana, facilitating the exchange of students and staff. The university offers over 12 double degree programs with institutions from the USA, Germany, France, Israel, Switzerland, and Kazakhstan. Notably, the UNESCO Chair on Human Rights and Information Law was established at BSU in 2015, followed by the ICESCO Chair on Biomedical Materials.
Membership:
- Global University Network of Innovation
- International Sustainable Campus Network
- Climate Action Network
- European Universities Association
- Eurasian Universities Union
- Eurasian Universities Association
- Association of State Universities of Caspian Region Countries
- Black Sea Universities Network
- CIS International Innovation Centre for Nanotechnology
- International Association of Schools of Social Work
- EIFL (Electronic Information for Libraries)
- Federation of Universities of the Islamic World
- European Law Faculties Association
- Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education
- The World Association of Industrial and Technological Research Organization
Network of Universities from the Capitals of Europe
BSU also hosts five international centers or institutes, as the Confucius Institute, Korean Information Technology Centre, and Kazakh Centre.
The university boasts two research institutes, alongside the Excellence Centre. Additionally, BSU has two education internship and recreational centers and a branch in the regions. The Lyceum and the College also fall under BSU's supervision.
In June 2023, BSU received institutional accreditation for five years from the Ministry of Science and Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan. The Independent Agency for Quality Assurance in Education accredited six of BSU's graduate programs in various chemistry disciplines, with these international program accreditations being officially recognized for state accreditation.
The university is also ranked by several other prestigious ranking organizations, including:
- URAP
- Scimago Institution Ranking
- Webometrics
- Shangai
In the QS WUR 2025 , BSU achieved a remarkable rise of 304 positions , placing in the 688th position and securing 1st place nationally in Azerbaijan . In the QS Europe Rankings 2026 , BSU advanced by 58 positions , reaching 278th place , thereby strengthening its visibility and influence within the European higher education area. In the QS Western Asia Rankings 2025 , BSU improved its standing from 15th to 13th place , further consolidating its position among leading universities in the region. Moreover, BSU entered the QS Subject Rankings for the 10 subjects (8 narrow subjects and 2 broad subject category), achieving its highest subject-specific results to date.
These achievements reflect BSU’s growing academic reputation, research capacity, and international competitiveness.
BSU represents Azerbaijan in the THE WUR and is ranked in the THE Subject Rankings for Physical Sciences and Engineering & Technology . In the THE Impact Rankings 2025 , BSU achieved a significant advancement, moving up by approximately 700 positions and placing in the 401–600 band . Furthermore, BSU is participating in the THE Interdisciplinary Science Rankings 2025 , where it is positioned in the 401–500 range , reflecting its growing strength in cross-disciplinary research and innovation.
BSU made a remarkable leap in the UI GreenMetric World University Rankings — debuting at 607th place in 2024 and improving to 493rd place (1st rank in Azerbaijan) , a clear testament to its deepening commitment to environmental sustainability and green campus initiatives.
BSU entered the global Top 1000 in the RUR 2025 , securing 825th place worldwide (country rank 1st) , marking an important milestone in its international ranking trajectory.
BSU was awarded an overall 5-Star rating (Excellent) following the QS Stars Audit Assessment , reflecting its strong performance across key areas such as teaching, employability, academic development, internationalization, and facilities.
About Baku State University
Established: 1919
Location: Baku, Azerbaijan
Faculties: 16
Staff: Over 3,000 personnel, with professors and teaching staff comprising
more than half
Student Enrollment: Over 25,000 students, including a Branch, a College, Research Institutes and a Lyceum
BSU is the oldest and largest university in Azerbaijan, renowned as the premier educational institution in the country. It has been the academic home to many of Azerbaijan's most influential figures. BSU continues to grow as a leading university in the region, fostering innovative ideas in education, enhancing capabilities for future generations, striving for excellence in science and research, promoting intercultural dialogue for knowledge exchange, and setting new educational standards in Azerbaijan. The university collaborates with over 120 partner universities worldwide and welcomes students from more than 40 countries.
BSU actively participates in international exchange programs such as Erasmus+ KA 107 and Mevlana, facilitating the exchange of students and staff. The university offers over 12 double degree programs with institutions from the USA, Germany, France, Israel, Switzerland, and Kazakhstan. Notably, the UNESCO Chair on Human Rights and Information Law was established at BSU in 2015, followed by the ICESCO Chair on Biomedical Materials.
Membership:
- Global University Network of Innovation
- International Sustainable Campus Network
- Climate Action Network
- European Universities Association
- Eurasian Universities Union
- Eurasian Universities Association
- Association of State Universities of Caspian Region Countries
- Black Sea Universities Network
- CIS International Innovation Centre for Nanotechnology
- International Association of Schools of Social Work
- EIFL (Electronic Information for Libraries)
- Federation of Universities of the Islamic World
- European Law Faculties Association
- Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education
- The World Association of Industrial and Technological Research Organization
Network of Universities from the Capitals of Europe
BSU also hosts five international centers or institutes, as the Confucius Institute, Korean Information Technology Centre, and Kazakh Centre.
The university boasts two research institutes, alongside the Excellence Centre. Additionally, BSU has two education internship and recreational centers and a branch in the regions. The Lyceum and the College also fall under BSU's supervision.
In June 2023, BSU received institutional accreditation for five years from the Ministry of Science and Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan. The Independent Agency for Quality Assurance in Education accredited six of BSU's graduate programs in various chemistry disciplines, with these international program accreditations being officially recognized for state accreditation.
The university is also ranked by several other prestigious ranking organizations, including:
- URAP
- Scimago Institution Ranking
- Webometrics
- Shangai
In the QS WUR 2025 , BSU achieved a remarkable rise of 304 positions , placing in the 688th position and securing 1st place nationally in Azerbaijan . In the QS Europe Rankings 2026 , BSU advanced by 58 positions , reaching 278th place , thereby strengthening its visibility and influence within the European higher education area. In the QS Western Asia Rankings 2025 , BSU improved its standing from 15th to 13th place , further consolidating its position among leading universities in the region. Moreover, BSU entered the QS Subject Rankings for the 10 subjects (8 narrow subjects and 2 broad subject category), achieving its highest subject-specific results to date.
These achievements reflect BSU’s growing academic reputation, research capacity, and international competitiveness.
BSU represents Azerbaijan in the THE WUR and is ranked in the THE Subject Rankings for Physical Sciences and Engineering & Technology . In the THE Impact Rankings 2025 , BSU achieved a significant advancement, moving up by approximately 700 positions and placing in the 401–600 band . Furthermore, BSU is participating in the THE Interdisciplinary Science Rankings 2025 , where it is positioned in the 401–500 range , reflecting its growing strength in cross-disciplinary research and innovation.
BSU made a remarkable leap in the UI GreenMetric World University Rankings — debuting at 607th place in 2024 and improving to 493rd place (1st rank in Azerbaijan) , a clear testament to its deepening commitment to environmental sustainability and green campus initiatives.
BSU entered the global Top 1000 in the RUR 2025 , securing 825th place worldwide (country rank 1st) , marking an important milestone in its international ranking trajectory.
BSU was awarded an overall 5-Star rating (Excellent) following the QS Stars Audit Assessment , reflecting its strong performance across key areas such as teaching, employability, academic development, internationalization, and facilities.
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Baku State University is one of the top Public universities in Baku, Azerbaijan. It is ranked #=565 in QS World University Rankings 2027.
QS World University Rankings
- 2015# 701+
- 2016#701+
- 2017#701+
- 2018#801-1000
- 2019#801-1000
- 2020#801-1000
- 2021#1001+
- 2022#1001-1200
- 2023#1001-1200
- 2024#1001-1200
- 2025#951-1000
- 2026#=688
- 2027#=565
QS World University Rankings
- 2015# 701+
- 2016#701+
- 2017#701+
- 2018#801-1000
- 2019#801-1000
- 2020#801-1000
- 2021#1001+
- 2022#1001-1200
- 2023#1001-1200
- 2024#1001-1200
- 2025#951-1000
- 2026#=688
- 2027#=565
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