Colleges & Universities in Azerbaijan

Baku State University

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world rank  5163

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University Overview

Founded in 1919, Baki Dövlet Universiteti (Baku State University) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Baku (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Absheron. Officially recognized by the Elm və Təhsil Nazirliyi (Ministry of Science and Education), Baki Dövlet Universiteti (BDU) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 20,000-24,999 students) coeducational Azerbaijani higher education institution. Baki Dövlet Universiteti (BDU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 106-year-old Azerbaijani higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The acceptance rate range is 90-99% making this Azerbaijani higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. BDU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Baku State University's Control Typepublic

Entity

Baku State University's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Baku State University' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

Baku State University's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateleast selective

University Identity

Name (English) Baku State University
Name
Name (Non Latin) Bakı Dövlət Universiteti
Acronym BDU
Founded 1919
Motto
Colours
Mascot
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University Location

Address Academic Zahid Khalilov str. 23
Baku
AZ1073 Absheron
Azerbaijan
Baku State University's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Baku State University Phone Number (12) 439 0695
Baku State University Fax Number (12) 439 0557
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Recognition and Accreditation

Baku State University's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Baku State University is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Elm və Təhsil Nazirliyi

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

2017


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize Baku State University as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

Baku State University Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Baku State University is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Baku State University's academic range and degree level offering.



Baku State University: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees		 Bachelor
degrees		 Master
degrees		 Doctoral
degrees

 
 
 
 
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L&C
B&S
M&H
S&T
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Programs and Courses

Baku State University Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Baku State University Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Baku State University categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Baku State University.



Baku State University: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 1,000-2,499 US$ (910-2,280 Euro) 1,000-2,499 US$ (910-2,280 Euro)
International
students		 2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro) 2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro)

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Admissions

Baku State University Admission Info


Baku State University's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

Baku State University is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


Baku State University's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Baku State University has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations for prospective students.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Baku State University's acceptance rate ranges from 90 to 99%, making it a least selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

Not reported


Baku State University's International Students Admission International Students

Yes
Baku State University has more than 400 international students.


Baku State University's Admission Office Admission Office

Academic Zahid Khalilov str. 23
Baku 1073/1
12 5390695


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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by the areas of study, degree level, student's nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact Baku State University's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

Baku State University Size and Profile


Baku State University's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Baku State University has a student enrollment ranging from 20,000 to 24,999, making it a large-sized institution.


Baku State University's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

Baku State University's academic staff ranges from 1,500 to 1,999 members.


Baku State University's Control Type Control Type

Baku State University is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.


Baku State University's Entity Type Entity Type

Baku State University is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


Baku State University's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Baku State University's main campus is located in an urban setting, meaning it is situated within a city.


Baku State University's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Baku State University adopts a continuous academic calendar, an educational scheduling system where the academic year is organized without long breaks or traditional summer vacations.


Baku State University's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Baku State University is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

Baku State University Facilities


Baku State University's Library University Library

Yes Visit Baku State University's Library


Baku State University's Housing University Housing

Yes


Baku State University's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Baku State University's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

Baku State University Services


Baku State University's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


Baku State University's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Baku State University's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported

Baku State University's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


Baku State University's Career Services Career Services

Yes


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Academic Structure

Baku State University Academic Structure

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Baki Dövlet Universiteti's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Memberships and Affiliations

Baku State University Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Baki Dövlet Universiteti's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • European University Association (EUA)
  • Eurasian University Association
  • Association of Caspian Universities
  • Black Sea University Association
  • International Electronic Information Consortium for Libraries
  • Azerbaijan-Russia Association of Higher Education Institutions
  • CIS International Center for Nanotechnology Innovation
  • International Institute of Space Law


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Social Media

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Free Online Courses

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