Top Universities in Azerbaijan

Baku State University leads the 32 universities in Azerbaijan on research impact (90,572 citations). It is followed by Azerbaijan State University of Economics (#2 in Azerbaijan) and Azerbaijan Diplomatic Academy (#3 in Azerbaijan). Across the whole list there are 4 courses to choose from.

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1Best overall

#1 in Azerbaijan Azerbaijan

Baku State University

Public University · 0 courses

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—Tuition (indicative)

1919Founded

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—International

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#1 in Azerbaijan · by research impact

90,572 citations · h-index 92

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2Top pick

#2 in Azerbaijan Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan State University of Economics

Public University · 0 courses

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#2 in Azerbaijan · by research impact

51,823 citations · h-index 88

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3Top pick

#3 in Azerbaijan Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan Diplomatic Academy

Public University · 0 courses

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—Tuition (indicative)

—Founded

4,946Students

—International

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#3 in Azerbaijan · by research impact

46,680 citations · h-index 73

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4Ranked

#4 in Azerbaijan Azerbaijan

Khazar University

Public University · 0 courses

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#4 in Azerbaijan · by research impact

29,963 citations · h-index 66

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5Ranked

#5 in Azerbaijan Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan State University of Oil and Industry

Public University · 0 courses

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#5 in Azerbaijan · by research impact

31,310 citations · h-index 66

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6Ranked

#6 in Azerbaijan Azerbaijan

Western University

Public University · 0 courses

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#6 in Azerbaijan · by research impact

30,107 citations · h-index 53

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7Ranked

#7 in Azerbaijan Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan University

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#7 in Azerbaijan · by research impact

24,618 citations · h-index 50

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8Ranked

#8 in Azerbaijan Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan Medical University

Public University · 0 courses

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—Tuition (indicative)

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7,270Students

—International

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#8 in Azerbaijan · by research impact

24,102 citations · h-index 52

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9Ranked

#9 in Azerbaijan Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan Technical University

Public University · 0 courses

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#9 in Azerbaijan · by research impact

14,028 citations · h-index 48

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10Ranked

#10 in Azerbaijan Azerbaijan

Nakhchivan State University

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#10 in Azerbaijan · by research impact

4,300 citations · h-index 22

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11Ranked

#11 in Azerbaijan Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan State Pedagogic University

Public University · 0 courses

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1921Founded

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#11 in Azerbaijan · by research impact

4,083 citations · h-index 29

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12Ranked

#12 in Azerbaijan Azerbaijan

The Academy of Public Administration

Public University · 0 courses

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9Students

—International

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#12 in Azerbaijan · by research impact

3,143 citations · h-index 24

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13Ranked

#13 in Azerbaijan Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan University of Architecture and Construction

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#13 in Azerbaijan · by research impact

3,421 citations · h-index 24

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14Ranked

#14 in Azerbaijan Azerbaijan

Ganja State University

Public University · 0 courses

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#14 in Azerbaijan · by research impact

2,378 citations · h-index 23

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15Ranked

#15 in Azerbaijan Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan State Agricultural Academy

Public University · 0 courses

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—Tuition (indicative)

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7,738Students

—International

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#15 in Azerbaijan · by research impact

2,218 citations · h-index 24

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16Ranked

#16 in Azerbaijan Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan University of Languages

Public University · 0 courses

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#16 in Azerbaijan · by research impact

651 citations · h-index 12

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17Ranked

#17 in Azerbaijan Azerbaijan

Sumgait State University

Public University · 0 courses

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#17 in Azerbaijan · by research impact

1,772 citations · h-index 18

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18Ranked

#18 in Azerbaijan Azerbaijan

National Aviation Academy

Public University · 0 courses

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#18 in Azerbaijan · by research impact

1,909 citations · h-index 18

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19Ranked

#19 in Azerbaijan Azerbaijan

Lankaran State University

Public University · 0 courses

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#19 in Azerbaijan · by research impact

1,813 citations · h-index 24

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20Ranked

#20 in Azerbaijan Azerbaijan

Odlar Yurdu University

Public University · 0 courses

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#20 in Azerbaijan · by research impact

1,825 citations · h-index 21

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21Ranked

#21 in Azerbaijan Azerbaijan

Qafqaz University

Public University · 0 courses

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#21 in Azerbaijan · by research impact

1,910 citations · h-index 22

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22Ranked

#22 in Azerbaijan Azerbaijan

Baku Business University

Public University · 0 courses

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—Tuition (indicative)

1993Founded

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—International

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#22 in Azerbaijan · by research impact

1,144 citations · h-index 18

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23Ranked

#23 in Azerbaijan Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan State Marine Academy

Public University · 0 courses

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#23 in Azerbaijan · by research impact

514 citations · h-index 11

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24Ranked

#24 in Azerbaijan Azerbaijan

Baku Slavic University

Public University · 0 courses

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#24 in Azerbaijan · by research impact

156 citations · h-index 5

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Public 32

How these universities are ranked

Below them, universities follow their research output: Baku State University is cited most (90,572 citations). 5 universities have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

Public, private and where they are

32 are public and 0 private (100% public). The oldest is Baku State University, founded in 1919. Azerbaijan State Agricultural Academy is the largest, with 7,738 students.

Inside the course list

By level: 2 master's, 1 bachelor's and 1 phd / doctorate. The most common subjects are Education (3) and Business Administration (MBA) (1). The usual length is 1–2 years and 4–6 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (75% of courses with a stated intake). Azerbaijan State University of Culture and Arts offers the widest choice, with 4 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities in Azerbaijan?

Baku State University (#1 in Azerbaijan), Azerbaijan State University of Economics (#2 in Azerbaijan) and Azerbaijan Diplomatic Academy (#3 in Azerbaijan) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many universities in Azerbaijan are public?

32 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a course take in Azerbaijan?

Most listed courses run 1–2 years, with 4–6 years the next most common.

When do courses start in Azerbaijan?

Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most courses in Azerbaijan?

Azerbaijan State University of Culture and Arts, with 4.

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