THE Rankings Publishes Interview with BSU Rector
The Times Higher Education (THE) rankings agency has published an interview with Elchin Babayev, Rector of Baku State University (BSU), highlighting the university’s international cooperation and its initiatives to strengthen its global standing.
The article, titled “Global Partnerships Cement Baku State University’s International Footprint,” underscores BSU’s expanding global partnerships, enhanced scientific potential, and strategic collaborations that contribute to the university’s growing international competitiveness.
In the interview, Rector Elchin Babayev emphasized that internationalization lies at the heart of BSU’s mission. “BSU’s integrated educational approach ensures that our academic programs meet the highest international standards and remain globally competitive,” he said.
The article notes that BSU’s global partnerships encompass student and faculty exchanges, joint research initiatives, and curriculum development aligned with international benchmarks. The university has also become an important research hub attracting students and scholars from many countries, further enriching its multicultural academic environment.
Rector Babayev added that BSU continuously monitors and advances its activities in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and global ranking indicators through the use of analytical systems: “Our improvements are data-driven, transparent, and consistent with global best practices.”
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