Study in Azerbaijan

Top courses to study in Azerbaijan for international students

You can find a wide range of courses in the universities in Azerbaijan. Each study stream, Commerce, science or arts, has various courses for international students. Some of the popular courses are:

• Study Economics in Azerbaijan
• Study Engineering in Azerbaijan
• study MBBS in Azerbaijan
• Study Architecture in Azerbaijan
• Study Information Technology in Azerbaijan
• Study Finance in Azerbaijan
• Study Business Administration and Management in Azerbaijan
• Study Computer Engineering  in Azerbaijan
• Study Tourism and Hotel Management in Azerbaijan
• Study Accounting and Audit in Azerbaijan

Requirements to Study in Azerbaijan

To get admission to the universities in Azerbaijan, international students need to submit some of the documents. Each university has different requirements according to the course you select. However, some of the common requirements are:

• Completed Application form 
• English language requirement such as IELTS, TOEFL etc
• Certificates and diplomas of all your previous degree(s).
• Transcripts of completed study programs including grades of each semester.
• Statement of Purpose
• Letters of recommendation
• A copy of the page in your passport with your data and photographs
• Curriculum Vitae
• Portfolio(if required)
• Work experience certificate(if any)

Tuition Fees in Azerbaijan

Tuition fees in the universities in Azerbaijan can be up to 6,500AZN ($3800) per annum for bachelor degrees. This is significantly lower than in many other nations. Postgraduate degrees, generally cost no more than about 6800AZN ($4000) per year. 

Cost of living in Azerbaijan

The cost of living in Azerbaijan is high compared to many Russian cities as well as many regions in its Middle Eastern neighbours. But the cost of living is still lower than in many other countries like Italy and Israel. The average cost of living in Azerbaijan should be around 745 AZN ($440) excluding rent. Rent is usually counted as a separate cost.

Study in Azerbaijan Scholarship

Azerbaijan offers plenty of scholarships to international students. Full Government of the Republic of Azerbaijan Non-Aligned Movement Scholarship is the main scheme for the international student offered by the government of Azerbaijan. Universities in Azerbaijan also do not stay back in providing financial help to international students. 

For example, ADA University in Azerbaijan offers a Fully Funded International Undergraduate and Graduate Fellowship.

Student visa for Azerbaijan

The visa process for Azerbaijan is relatively standard and uncomplicated which reflects the welcoming culture of the country. Students are issued with a temporary residency permit along with their study visa. This permit is valid for the duration of your study program.
 
You can apply for a student visa at your nearest Azeri embassy, consulate or visa centre. You will need to provide some of the supporting documents such as : 

• Completed visa application form
• Two passport photos
• Your passport 
• A photocopy of the identification document pages
• Medical certificate (showing that you are fit and healthy) 
• Health insurance (For the period of your stay in Azerbaijan)
• A notarized tenancy agreement.
• A copy of your ID of the landlord proving them to be a citizen of Azerbaijan.

Assembling all these documents isn’t as hard as it sounds. Your University will help you to find a place for rent and to get the Azerbaijani-language paperwork together. If you are looking for a country where you can get quality and affordable education, Azerbaijan is a good idea.