Baku State University

BSU, Main Campus, Baku Azerbaijan

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# 951-1000QS World University Rankings

71Undergraduate programs

337Postgraduate programs

1,500 USDTuition Fee/year

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 26,000 students, including Branch, College, and Lyceum

Baku State University 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.

Academic and Research Excellence

BSU actively participates in international exchange programs such as Erasmus+ KA 107 and Mevlana, facilitating the exchange of students and staff. The university offers 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 in 2022.

Membership:

European Universities Association (EUA)
Eurasian Universities Union (EURAS)
Eurasian Universities Association (EAU)
Network of Universities from the Capitals of Europe (UNICA)
Association of State Universities of Caspian Region Countries
Black Sea Universities Network (BSUN)
CIS International Innovation Centre for Nanotechnology
International Association of Schools of Social Work (IASSW)
EIFL (Electronic Information for Libraries)
Federation of Universities of the Islamic World (under ICESCO)

BSU also hosts five international centers or institutes, such as the Confucius Institute, Baku King Sejong Institute, Korean Information Technology Centre, and Kazakh Centre named after Abay Kunanbayev.

Research and Innovation

Scientific research is integral to BSU's educational mission. The university boasts two research institutes: the Institute of Physical Problems and the Institute of Applied Mathematics, alongside the Excellence Centre for Research, Development, and Innovation. Additionally, BSU operates two education internship and recreational centers in Altygach and Guba districts, and a Kazakh branch in the region. The Young Talents Lyceum and the College of Economics and Humanities also fall under BSU's supervision.

Accreditation and Rankings

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 (IQAA) accredited six of BSU's graduate programs in various chemistry disciplines, with these international program accreditations being officially recognized for state accreditation.

BSU is the sole Azerbaijani higher education institution represented in the "Times Higher Education" World University Rankings and the "Times Higher Education Subject Rankings" for physical and engineering sciences. The university is also ranked by several other prestigious ranking organizations, including:

QS Ranking (WUR, Europe, Sustainability)
Round University Ranking
Scimago Institution Ranking
University Ranking by Academic Performance
Webometrics

In the "QS World University Rankings 2025," BSU climbed 179 positions, placing in the 951-1000 range and securing the top spot in Azerbaijan. The university also achieved a global rank of 373rd in faculty-to-student ratio and 271st in employability metrics.

Commitment to Excellence

Baku State University remains committed to fostering academic excellence, advancing scientific research, and contributing to the global academic community. Through continuous innovation and strategic partnerships, BSU aims to enhance its educational offerings and maintain its position as a leading university in the region.

Commitment to Sustainability

BSU is actively committed to fostering sustainable development both directly and indirectly by shaping SDG policies and facilitating their implementation. The university collaborates with governmental and international institutions, as well as non-governmental organizations (NGOs), to organize events focused on SDGs and their elements. The Department of Gender and Applied Psychology plays a vital role in international conferences, such as the Worldwide Feminine International Conference in 2020, along with other relevant engagements in association with UNDP Azerbaijan.

In line with its commitment to addressing climate change and its impact on water resources, BSU collaborates closely with the Water Experts Union, UNDP, and the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization. Moreover, BSU actively participates in the Youth Ambassadors Program, which aims to promote SDG goals through various media channels, training sessions, presentations in diverse institutions, and engagement in regional, national, and international events and activities.

About Baku State University

Academic and Research Excellence

Membership:

European Universities Association (EUA)
Eurasian Universities Union (EURAS)
Eurasian Universities Association (EAU)
Network of Universities from the Capitals of Europe (UNICA)
Association of State Universities of Caspian Region Countries
Black Sea Universities Network (BSUN)
CIS International Innovation Centre for Nanotechnology
International Association of Schools of Social Work (IASSW)
EIFL (Electronic Information for Libraries)
Federation of Universities of the Islamic World (under ICESCO)

Research and Innovation

Accreditation and Rankings

QS Ranking (WUR, Europe, Sustainability)
Round University Ranking
Scimago Institution Ranking
University Ranking by Academic Performance
Webometrics

Commitment to Excellence

Commitment to Sustainability

Available programs

Arts and Humanities (6)

Arabic language and literature

Chinese language and literature

History

History Teacher

Persian language and literature

Philology (Azerbaijani language and literature)

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Business and Management (6)

Economics

Management

World Economics

Engineering and Technology (6)

Chemical Engineering

Computer science

Geodesy and mapping engineering

Geology and Geophysical Engineering

Information security

Land Structure and Real Estate Cadastre

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Life Sciences and Medicine (6)

Biology

Biotechnology

Psychology

Social psychology services in education

Natural Sciences (6)

Chemistry

Ecology

Food engineering

Geography

Geology

Hydrometeorology

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Social Sciences and Management (6)

Azerbaijani language and literature teacher

Biology teacher

Chemistry Teacher

Corrective training

Geography Teacher

Informatics teacher

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Arts and Humanities (6)

Anthropology

Azerbaijani language

Azerbaijani literature

History

History Teacher

History and Theory of Pedagogy

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Business and Management (6)

Customs Work

Econometrics

Economic Mathematical Modeling

Economic Theory

Economy of Tourism

International Economic Relations

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Engineering and Technology (6)

Chemical kinetics and catalysis

Chemistry of composite materials

Computational diagnostics

Crystallography

Discrete systems

Fluid, gas and plasma mechanics

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Life Sciences and Medicine (6)

Agrochemistry

Aquatic plants

Biochemistry

Biophysics

Biotechnology

Botany

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Natural Sciences (6)

Algebra and topology

Analytical chemistry

Applied Geodesy

Applied mathematics

Astrophysics

Atomic and molecular physics

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Social Sciences and Management (6)

Administrative law

Assessment and Monitoring in Education

Broadcast Journalism

Civil law

Commercial Law

Criminal law and criminology

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Full-Time MBA (1)

Business management (on finance)

Arts and Humanities (6)

Aesthetics

Archaeology

Azerbaijani language

Comparative-historical and comparative-typological linguistics

Ethics

General history

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Business and Management (6)

Econometrics

Economic Theory

Economic statistics

General Economy

Types of economic activity

World Economy

Engineering and Technology (6)

Chemical kinetics and catalysis

Dynamic systems and optimal control

Electrochemistry

Electronics

Fluid, gas and plasma mechanics

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Life Sciences and Medicine (6)

Abnormal psychology (correctional psychology)

Adolescent and child psychology

Assessment and measurement in psychology

Biochemistry

Bioethics

Biogeochemistry

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Natural Sciences (6)

Algebra

Analytical chemistry

Chemistry and technology of composite materials

Chemistry of element-organic compounds

Chemistry of macromolecules

Colloid chemistry

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Social Sciences and Management (6)

Administrative law; Financial law; Information law

Civil law; entrepreneurial law; family law; private international law

Constitutional right; Municipal law

Correctional pedagogy

Criminal law and criminology

Criminal process, criminology and forensic examination

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Bachelor

Own admission test

200+

Master

Own admission test

45+

List of documents to be submitted by foreign citizens: 1. Cover letter, addressed to the head of institution indicating chosen specialty, language of instruction and form of education (application can be submitted in electronic form); 2. A copy (copies) of and legalized with apostille the education document (documents), which includes the list of subjects passed and the grades received from those subjects, and its notarized copy of translation into Azerbaijani. 3. Health certificate as well as the medical reference about not being infected by any of contagious diseases (Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection, Hepatitis B and C viruses) 4. Valid border crossing document 5. Photos (taken in the last 6 months) 6. A scanned copy of the valid passport (photo page) with expiration date more than 1 year 6 month of application submission date to the University 7. Certificate of passing the examination in language of instruction (if available); 8. Copies of honorary awards, certificates, diplomas and other such documents (if available) Note: 1. Foreign citizens having a permanent residence permit issued by the Migration Service of the Republic of Azerbaijan can be admitted to Baku State University only based on test exams conducted by the State Examination Commission of the Republic of Azerbaijan. 2. The citizenship of the Republic of Azerbaijan, along with the citizenship of a foreign country, cannot submit a document to Baku State University as a foreign citizen. They can be admitted to the university based on test exams conducted by the State Examination Commission of the Republic of Azerbaijan. 3. Foreign students within 90 (ninety) days from the date of the formalization of admission to education institutions of the Azerbaijan Republic, submits a copy of the document confirming his/her residence in the territory of the Azerbaijan Republic to the education institution

Total students

22,067

UG students

PG students

International students

542

UG students

PG students

Total faculty staff

3,342

Domestic staff

95%

Int'l staff

Tuition fee and scholarships

Tuition Fee
Scholarships

Domestic Students

Tuition Fee/year

1,350 USD

Tuition Fee (Out of State)

International Students

Tuition Fee/year

1,500 USD

Other Expenses

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