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Baku State University

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BSU, Main Campus, Baku Azerbaijan

Ranking

# =688QS World University Rankings

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About Baku State University

Established: 1919
Location: Baku, Azerbaijan
Faculties: 16
Staff: Over 3,000 personnel, with professors and teaching staff comprising more than half
Student Enrollment: Over 25,000 students, including a Branch, a College, Research Institutes and a Lyceum

Baku State University is the oldest and largest university in Azerbaijan, renowned as the premier educational institution in the country. It has been the academic home to many of Azerbaijan's most influential figures. BSU continues to grow as a leading university in the region, fostering innovative ideas in education, enhancing capabilities for future generations, striving for excellence in science and research, promoting intercultural dialogue for knowledge exchange, and setting new educational standards in Azerbaijan. The university collaborates with over 120 partner universities worldwide and welcomes students from more than 40 countries.

Academic and Research Excellence

BSU actively participates in international exchange programs such as Erasmus+ KA 107 and Mevlana, facilitating the exchange of students and staff. The university offers over 12 double degree programs with institutions from the USA, Germany, France, Israel, Switzerland, and Kazakhstan. Notably, the UNESCO Chair on Human Rights and Information Law was established at BSU in 2015, followed by the ICESCO Chair on Biomedical Materials.

Membership:

  • Global University Network of Innovation (GUNI)
  • International Sustainable Campus Network (ISCN)
  • Climate Action Network (CANIE)
  • European Universities Association (EUA)
  • Eurasian Universities Union (EURAS)
  • Eurasian Universities Association (EAU)
  • Association of State Universities of Caspian Region Countries
  • Black Sea Universities Network (BSUN)
  • CIS International Innovation Centre for Nanotechnology
  • International Association of Schools of Social Work (IASSW)
  • EIFL (Electronic Information for Libraries)
  • Federation of Universities of the Islamic World (under ICESCO)
  • European Law Faculties Association
  • Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE)
  • The World Association of Industrial and Technological Research Organization (WAITRO)
  • Network of Universities from the Capitals of Europe (UNICA)

BSU also hosts five international centers or institutes, as the Confucius Institute, Baku King Sejong Institute, Korean Information Technology Centre, and Kazakh Centre.

Research and Innovation

The university boasts two research institutes, alongside the Excellence Centre. Additionally, BSU has two education internship and recreational centers and a branch in the regions. The Lyceum and the College also fall under BSU's supervision.

Accreditation and Rankings

In June 2023, BSU received institutional accreditation for five years from the Ministry of Science and Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan. The Independent Agency for Quality Assurance in Education (IQAA) accredited six of BSU's graduate programs in various chemistry disciplines, with these international program accreditations being officially recognized for state accreditation.

The university is also ranked by several other prestigious ranking organizations, including:

  • URAP
  • Scimago Institution Ranking
  • Webometrics
  • Shangai (GRAS)

QS:  In the "QS World University Rankings 2025," BSU climbed 304 positions, placing in the 688 range and securing the top spot in Azerbaijan.  In the QS Europe Rankings 2025, BSU rose 78 places, reaching 336th and strengthening its regional influence.  In the QS Western Asia Rankings 2025, BSU improved from 19th to 15th, solidifying its position in the   region .  In the QS Sustainability Rankings 2025, BSU leapt 350 places into the 941-950 range, becoming the only Azerbaijani university in the top-1000 for sustainability .  BSU ranked in the 151-175 range for Oil and Gas Engineering and 501-600 range for Mathematics  in the QS Subject Rankings for the first time, achieving its highest subject-specific ranking to date. 

THE:  BSU represents Azerbaijan in the THE World University Rankings and  is the only university ranked by "THE Subject Rankings" for physical and engineering sciences.  BSU's position improved by 27 places in Physical Sciences and 55 places in Engineering Sciences.  In the THE Impact Rankings 2024, BSU moved up by 175 places.  For the first time, BSU participated in the THE Interdisciplinary Science Ranking 2024, ranking in the 201-250 range—the highest among Azerbaijani universities.

Greenmetrics: BSU made its debut in the GreenMetric 2024 rankings, securing 607th place, a testament to its commitment to environmental sustainability. 

Round University Ranking:  BSU entered the global top-1000 in the RUR 2024 at 825.

QS Star: BSU evaluated with 5 star (excellent) after QS Star Audit Assessment. 

About Baku State University

Established: 1919
Location: Baku, Azerbaijan
Faculties: 16
Staff: Over 3,000 personnel, with professors and teaching staff comprising more than half
Student Enrollment: Over 25,000 students, including a Branch, a College, Research Institutes and a Lyceum

Baku State University is the oldest and largest university in Azerbaijan, renowned as the premier educational institution in the country. It has been the academic home to many of Azerbaijan's most influential figures. BSU continues to grow as a leading university in the region, fostering innovative ideas in education, enhancing capabilities for future generations, striving for excellence in science and research, promoting intercultural dialogue for knowledge exchange, and setting new educational standards in Azerbaijan. The university collaborates with over 120 partner universities worldwide and welcomes students from more than 40 countries.

Academic and Research Excellence

BSU actively participates in international exchange programs such as Erasmus+ KA 107 and Mevlana, facilitating the exchange of students and staff. The university offers over 12 double degree programs with institutions from the USA, Germany, France, Israel, Switzerland, and Kazakhstan. Notably, the UNESCO Chair on Human Rights and Information Law was established at BSU in 2015, followed by the ICESCO Chair on Biomedical Materials.

Membership:

  • Global University Network of Innovation (GUNI)
  • International Sustainable Campus Network (ISCN)
  • Climate Action Network (CANIE)
  • European Universities Association (EUA)
  • Eurasian Universities Union (EURAS)
  • Eurasian Universities Association (EAU)
  • Association of State Universities of Caspian Region Countries
  • Black Sea Universities Network (BSUN)
  • CIS International Innovation Centre for Nanotechnology
  • International Association of Schools of Social Work (IASSW)
  • EIFL (Electronic Information for Libraries)
  • Federation of Universities of the Islamic World (under ICESCO)
  • European Law Faculties Association
  • Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE)
  • The World Association of Industrial and Technological Research Organization (WAITRO)
  • Network of Universities from the Capitals of Europe (UNICA)

BSU also hosts five international centers or institutes, as the Confucius Institute, Baku King Sejong Institute, Korean Information Technology Centre, and Kazakh Centre.

Research and Innovation

The university boasts two research institutes, alongside the Excellence Centre. Additionally, BSU has two education internship and recreational centers and a branch in the regions. The Lyceum and the College also fall under BSU's supervision.

Accreditation and Rankings

In June 2023, BSU received institutional accreditation for five years from the Ministry of Science and Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan. The Independent Agency for Quality Assurance in Education (IQAA) accredited six of BSU's graduate programs in various chemistry disciplines, with these international program accreditations being officially recognized for state accreditation.

The university is also ranked by several other prestigious ranking organizations, including:

  • URAP
  • Scimago Institution Ranking
  • Webometrics
  • Shangai (GRAS)

QS:  In the "QS World University Rankings 2025," BSU climbed 304 positions, placing in the 688 range and securing the top spot in Azerbaijan.  In the QS Europe Rankings 2025, BSU rose 78 places, reaching 336th and strengthening its regional influence.  In the QS Western Asia Rankings 2025, BSU improved from 19th to 15th, solidifying its position in the   region .  In the QS Sustainability Rankings 2025, BSU leapt 350 places into the 941-950 range, becoming the only Azerbaijani university in the top-1000 for sustainability .  BSU ranked in the 151-175 range for Oil and Gas Engineering and 501-600 range for Mathematics  in the QS Subject Rankings for the first time, achieving its highest subject-specific ranking to date. 

THE:  BSU represents Azerbaijan in the THE World University Rankings and  is the only university ranked by "THE Subject Rankings" for physical and engineering sciences.  BSU's position improved by 27 places in Physical Sciences and 55 places in Engineering Sciences.  In the THE Impact Rankings 2024, BSU moved up by 175 places.  For the first time, BSU participated in the THE Interdisciplinary Science Ranking 2024, ranking in the 201-250 range—the highest among Azerbaijani universities.

Greenmetrics: BSU made its debut in the GreenMetric 2024 rankings, securing 607th place, a testament to its commitment to environmental sustainability. 

Round University Ranking:  BSU entered the global top-1000 in the RUR 2024 at 825.

QS Star: BSU evaluated with 5 star (excellent) after QS Star Audit Assessment. 

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University information

Bachelor

200+

Master

45+
List of documents to be submitted by foreign citizens: 1. Cover letter, addressed to the head of institution indicating chosen specialty, language of instruction and form of education (application can be submitted in electronic form); 2. A copy (copies) of and legalized with apostille the education document (documents), which includes the list of subjects passed and the grades received from those subjects, and its notarized copy of translation into Azerbaijani. 3. Health certificate as well as the medical reference about not being infected by any of contagious diseases (Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection, Hepatitis B and C viruses) 4. Valid border crossing document 5. Photos (taken in the last 6 months) 6. A scanned copy of the valid passport (photo page) with expiration date more than 1 year 6 month of application submission date to the University 7. Certificate of passing the examination in language of instruction (if available); 8. Copies of honorary awards, certificates, diplomas and other such documents (if available) Note: 1. Foreign citizens having a permanent residence permit issued by the Migration Service of the Republic of Azerbaijan can be admitted to Baku State University only based on test exams conducted by the State Examination Commission of the Republic of Azerbaijan. 2. The citizenship of the Republic of Azerbaijan, along with the citizenship of a foreign country, cannot submit a document to Baku State University as a foreign citizen. They can be admitted to the university based on test exams conducted by the State Examination Commission of the Republic of Azerbaijan. 3. Foreign students within 90 (ninety) days from the date of the formalization of admission to education institutions of the Azerbaijan Republic, submits a copy of the document confirming his/her residence in the territory of the Azerbaijan Republic to the education institution

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Cost of Living

Accommodation
$2,360
Food
$1,800
Transport
$250
Utilities
$1,020

Tuition fees

Overall Tuition Fees
Domestic
1,350 USD
International
1,500 USD

Scholarships

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Rankings & Ratings

Baku State University is one of the top public universities in Baku, Azerbaijan. It is ranked #=688 in QS World University Rankings 2026.

QS World University Rankings

  • 2015
    # 701+
  • 2016
    #701+
  • 2017
    #701+
  • 2018
    #801-1000
  • 2019
    #801-1000
  • 2020
    #801-1000
  • 2021
    #1001+
  • 2022
    #1001-1200
  • 2023
    #1001-1200
  • 2024
    #1001-1200
  • 2025
    #951-1000
  • 2026
    #=688

QS World University Rankings

  • 2015
    # 701+
  • 2016
    #701+
  • 2017
    #701+
  • 2018
    #801-1000
  • 2019
    #801-1000
  • 2020
    #801-1000
  • 2021
    #1001+
  • 2022
    #1001-1200
  • 2023
    #1001-1200
  • 2024
    #1001-1200
  • 2025
    #951-1000
  • 2026
    #=688

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Baku State University basic Public High 7 no 1500 542 L 14127