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Baku State University

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Baku State University: the applicant's brief

6 findings
  1. The short answer

    Baku State University is a public university in Baku, Azerbaijan. It suits students who want to study at a long-established national university in the country’s capital.

  2. What you can study

    The available information does not list a current programme catalogue, so the specific subjects and degrees to study there still need to be checked on the university website. Historically, the university began with faculties of history and philology, physics and mathematics, law, and medicine.

  3. Getting in

    International applicants should use the official university website and admissions office to confirm entry requirements, document lists, deadlines, and whether any programme-specific conditions apply. The university’s current application steps for students from abroad are not published in the available information.

  4. What it costs

    The university does not publish a fee range for international students in the available information; confirm the current tuition with its admissions office. Living costs in Baku will depend on housing, transport, and daily spending, so check current local prices before applying.

  5. Coming from abroad

    The language of instruction is not stated in the available information, so confirm it before applying if you need to study in English or another language. Also check visa steps, document translation or legalization, accommodation options, and whether your chosen programme has separate requirements for international students.

  6. How it compares

    Azerbaijan has 32 universities, so BSU sits within a fairly small national higher-education sector. As a public university in the capital, it is one of the country’s main options for students who want a central location and a long institutional history, but the current programme list and admissions details still need to be checked directly.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them — always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.

Questions about Baku State University

What type of university is Baku State University?

It is a public university.

Where is Baku State University located?

It is located in Baku, Azerbaijan.

What is the official website?

http://bsu.edu.az/

How many universities are there in Azerbaijan?

There are 32 universities in the country.

Overview

Baku State University (BSU) is a public university located in Baku, Azerbaijan. Established on 1 September 1919 by the Parliament of Azerbaijan Democratic Republic, the university started with faculties of history and philology, physics and mathematics, and law and medicine, with an initial enrollment of 1094. The first rector of BSU was V.I.Razumovsky, a former professor of surgery at Kazan University.

Tuition fees & costs

Indicative annual tuition

On request

Indicative living cost

Fees vary by programme and are indicative. Confirm exact fees with the university before applying.

Admission requirements

How to apply

  1. 1Check the entry requirements and intake dates for your chosen programme on the official university website.
  2. 2Confirm you meet the academic requirements (high-school certificate, bachelor’s degree or equivalent) for the programme.
  3. 3Apply directly through the university admission portal, or via its official application platform.
  4. 4Submit your transcripts and English-proficiency scores (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo English Test) and pay the application fee.
  5. 5On receiving your offer letter, accept it and begin your student-visa process for Azerbaijan.

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Last updated 29 Aug 2026. Information is provided for guidance — verify with official sources before applying.

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