Azerbaijan is becoming a popular destination for international students, offering globally relevant programs across diverse fields. From engineering and public affairs to medicine and humanities, these top six universities provide quality education and international career pathways.
Baku State University, @bdu_eduaz
Founded in 1919, it’s the country’s oldest and largest university with strong international partnerships and over 100 collaborations worldwide. Hosts many exchange programmes and double‑degree options.
Azerbaijan State Oil and Industry University, @asoiu_university
Renowned for programmes in engineering, natural sciences, and oil and gas fields. Mainly attracts students globally due to Azerbaijan’s energy sector prominence.
ADA University, @ada.university
Modern institution in Baku specializing in public and international affairs, business, and IT. It is perfect for people who emphasise leadership, critical thinking, and global education. It offers undergraduate and graduate programs in seven schools with 212 faculty members.
Khazar University, @khazaruniversity
Private university offering a broad programme in English across disciplines; student body includes over 50 nationalities with strong international links and exchange opportunities. Currently, it is known as one of the leading universities in Azerbaijan and a top institution in professional fields.
Azerbaijan Medical University, @azerbaycan_tibb_universiteti
Prestigious for medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, and public health training, foreign applicants are attracted by modern clinical and research facilities. It is one of the first universities in the country with trained medical personnel and is known as a leading scientific medical center.
Baku Slavic University, @bsu.eduaz
Established in 1946, it is one of the oldest universities in Azerbaijan. While smaller, it offers strong Slavik and European language studies and specialized fields in the humanities, and it hosts over 120 international students from multiple countries via foundation programmes and degrees.