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Baku State University

Location

BSU, Main Campus, Baku Azerbaijan

Ranking

# 951-1000QS 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 Branch, College, and 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 in 2022.

Membership:

  • European Universities Association (EUA)
  • Eurasian Universities Union (EURAS)
  • Eurasian Universities Association (EAU)
  • Network of Universities from the Capitals of Europe (UNICA)
  • 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:

  • QS rankings (WUR, Europe, Sustainability, Subject)
  • Times Higher Education (WUR, Impact, Subject and Interdisciplinary Science Ranking)
  • Round University Ranking (WUR, Academic Ranking, Employer Ranking)
  • Greenmetrics
  • University Ranking by Academic Performance
  • Scimago Institution Ranking
  • Webometrics

QS:  In the "QS World University Rankings 2025," BSU climbed 179 positions, placing in the 951-1000 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 101-150 range for Oil and Gas Engineering related Specialties in the QS Subject Rankings for the first time, achieving its highest subject-specific ranking to date. 

THE:   BSU represents Azerbaijan in the "Times Higher Education" 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, advancing by 80 places.  In the Academic Ranking by RUR, BSU climbed 129 positions to join the top-1000.  In the Reputation Ranking, BSU advanced 151 places, securing a spot in the top-800.

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 Branch, College, and 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 in 2022.

Membership:

  • European Universities Association (EUA)
  • Eurasian Universities Union (EURAS)
  • Eurasian Universities Association (EAU)
  • Network of Universities from the Capitals of Europe (UNICA)
  • 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:

  • QS rankings (WUR, Europe, Sustainability, Subject)
  • Times Higher Education (WUR, Impact, Subject and Interdisciplinary Science Ranking)
  • Round University Ranking (WUR, Academic Ranking, Employer Ranking)
  • Greenmetrics
  • University Ranking by Academic Performance
  • Scimago Institution Ranking
  • Webometrics

QS:  In the "QS World University Rankings 2025," BSU climbed 179 positions, placing in the 951-1000 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 101-150 range for Oil and Gas Engineering related Specialties in the QS Subject Rankings for the first time, achieving its highest subject-specific ranking to date. 

THE:   BSU represents Azerbaijan in the "Times Higher Education" 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, advancing by 80 places.  In the Academic Ranking by RUR, BSU climbed 129 positions to join the top-1000.  In the Reputation Ranking, BSU advanced 151 places, securing a spot in the top-800.

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University information

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Tuition fees

Domestic Students

1,350 USD
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International Students

1,500 USD
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Rankings & Ratings

Baku State University is one of the top public universities in Baku, Azerbaijan. It is ranked #951-1000 in QS World University Rankings 2025.

QS World University Rankings

  • 2012
    #601+
  • 2014
    # 701+
  • 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

QS World University Rankings

  • 2012
    #601+
  • 2014
    # 701+
  • 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

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