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Explore the uniRank League Table and University Ranking of 40 Universities in Azerbaijan

The Republic of Azerbaijan is divided into 59 districts (Azerbaijani: rayonlar), 11 cities (Azerbaijani: şəhərlər), and one autonomous republic (Azerbaijani: muxtar respublika). The districts are further subdivided into municipalities (Azerbaijani: bələdiyyə). The majority of higher education institutions that meet the uniRank selection criteria are located in the Absheron district, situated in the eastern part of the country. Absheron hosts Azerbaijan's capital, Baku, and is the most populated district in Azerbaijan. The following uniRank sub-rankings and league tables consider all administrative divisions with at least one Azerbaijani higher education institution that fulfill the uniRank selection criteria.

Absheron (32)  
Ganjabasar (3)  
Lankaran (1)  
Mingachevir (1)  
Nakhchivan (2)  
Sumqayit (1)  

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Overview of Azerbaijani Universities

Azerbaijan's higher education system comprises universities offering bachelor's, master's and doctoral programs across diverse fields. The sector is dominated by public institutions (75%), with private universities constituting 22.5% of the market. Most universities are concentrated in Baku and the Absheron region, featuring comprehensive and specialized institutions in fields like economics, engineering, medicine and languages. Universities operate as non-profit entities under the supervision of the Azerbaijani Ministry of Education.

Top 10 Azerbaijani Universities

1. ADA University (ADA Universiteti) - ADA
   Country Rank: 1, World Rank: 4329. Location: Baku, Absheron. Established: 2006. Public.
2. Azerbaijan State University of Economics (Azerbaycan Dövlet Iqtisad Universiteti) - UNEC.
   Country Rank: 2, World Rank: 4788. Location: Baku, Absheron. Established: 1930. Public.
3. Baku State University (Baki Dövlet Universiteti) - BDU
   Country Rank: 3, World Rank: 5163. Location: Baku, Absheron. Established: 1919. Public.
4. Khazar University (Xezer Universiteti)
   Country Rank: 4, World Rank: 5252. Location: Baku, Absheron. Established: 1991. Private.
5. Azerbaijan Medical University (Azerbaycan Tibb Universiteti) - AMU
   Country Rank: 5, World Rank: 7827. Location: Baku, Absheron. Established: 1930. Public.
6. Azerbaijan University of Languages (Azerbaycan Diller Universiteti) - ADU
   Country Rank: 6, World Rank: 7973. Location: Baku, Absheron. Established: 1973. Public.
7. Azerbaijan Technical University (Azerbaycan Texniki Universiteti) - AzTU
   Country Rank: 7, World Rank: 8040. Location: Baku, Absheron. Established: 1950. Public.
8. Azerbaijan University of Architecture and Construction (Azerbaycan Memarliq ve Insaat Universiteti) - AzMIU
   Country Rank: 8, World Rank: 8081. Location: Baku, Absheron. Established: 1975. Public.
9. Baku Engineering University (Baki Muhendislik Universiteti) - BEU
   Country Rank: 9, World Rank: 8091. Location: Xirdalan, Absheron. Established: 2016. Public.
10. M.V. Lomonosov Moscow State University, Baku (M.V. Lomonosov adina Moskva Dövlet Universitetinin Baki) - MSU
    Country Rank: 10, World Rank: 8713. Location: Baku, Absheron. Established: 2008. Public.

Analysis of University Types

Azerbaijan has 40 universities nationwide. Azerbaijani public institutions dominate the landscape with 30 universities (75% of the total), while private universities comprise 9 institutions (22.5%). This distribution reflects a state-led higher education model with growing private sector participation.

Global Ranking and Standing

Currently, 0 Azerbaijani universities rank among the global top 200 (0% of national institutions). Similarly, no universities appear in the global top 1,000 (0%). While Azerbaijani universities show strong regional influence, international recognition in major rankings remains limited.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: How many universities are in Azerbaijan?
A: Azerbaijan has 40 recognized universities.

Q: What percentage of universities are public vs private?
A: 75% are public (30 institutions) and 22.5% are private (9 institutions).

Q: Which is Azerbaijan's top-ranked university?
A: ADA University holds the #1 national position (uniRank Country Rank).

Q: Are Azerbaijani universities in global rankings?
A: Currently no Azerbaijani universities rank in the top 1,000 globally per uniRank.

Q: Where are most universities located?
A: 9 of the top 10 are in Baku or Absheron, indicating strong concentration in the capital region.

Q: What is Azerbaijan's oldest university?
A: Baku State University (established 1919) is the oldest among top-ranked institutions.

Since 2005, UniRank provides original research, valuable information and resources to help you explore and make informed decisions about Azerbaijani universities and their online presence.

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