Baku State University is an institution where some of the nation’s first-rated intellects lead 127 academic departments and associative research units concentrating on the country’s substantial issues.

We instill our students to go forth with an ambitious spirit while pursuing their own intentions.

The University became one of the country’s leading institutions since it integrated its education system to the European 3 cycled education system (Bachelor, Master and PhD) in 1993.

All three levels of higher education and staff training are carried out in the University - Bachelor's, Master's, Doctoral (PHD) levels, according to the European credit transfer system.

Approximately 20,000 people study at Baku State University every year. The applicants are offered a vast range of courses in the fields of social sciences, humanities and natural sciences. Currently there are 17 faculties which offer 60 specialization degrees for bachelor, 197 specializations for masters and 70 for PHD studies.

The organization of educational process on specializations is prepared in accordance with state educational standards for higher education and carried out on the basis of the curriculum approved by the rector.

We offer education in 3 languages- Azerbaijani, English and Russian.

Over 1000 Students from around the world have chosen BSU for their educational destination.

1500 professors from 127 academic departments are involved in the education process. In addition to this, Problems of Applied Mathematics and Physics research institutes, Azerbaijani language, literature and history of the classic issues, genetics, nanotechnology, nanomaterial, research on a wide range of issues about topics are held in 30 laboratories.


There are special scholarships available for students who have achieved high performance in education and distinguished themselves in public affairs. Scholarships named after Heydar Aliyev, Aziz  Aliyev, Zarifa Aliyeva, Ziya Bunyadov, Mir Calal Pashayev, Mammad Amin Rasulzadeh, Nizami Ganjavi etc.

In the academic year 2011-2012 the first English language groups were created in faculties of law, international relations, chemistry, physics, psychology and social sciences. Currently 16 faculties have English groups available for studying. In addition to highly qualified local staff, experts invited from foreign countries are also involved in the educational process to assure a demanding quality level of education.

300-seat auditorium, equipped with necessary technology, audio and video footage of the network is designed to hold various events. The e-library holds a collection of literature on miscellaneous topics. Additionally the university provides training and recreation center laboratories in various scientific fields, contemporary classrooms equipped with electronic whiteboards and other modern equipment.

Here at BSU we engage in an active inclusion approach supported by the entire university body when going against diversity. Equal opportunities are guaranteed to all the members of the university disregarding their gender, religious views, social and ethnic belonging or physical condition.

We look forward to seeing you at the start of the next academic year!