Foreign citizens planning to continue their studies at ASOIU must, first, upload the necessary documents in electronic form using an online application:
1. International passport
2. Apostilled or legalized by the Ministry of Education of the respective country
- a certificate of complete secondary education
- a certificate confirming education in a bachelor's degree
- a certificate confirming education in master's degree
3. Apostilled or legalized by the Ministry of Education of the respective country
and notarized copies and translations
- a certificate of complete secondary education
- a certificate confirming education in a bachelor's degree
- a certificate confirming education in master's degree
4. ** A document on the results of a medical checkup at a medical institution recognized by the State Migration Service.
5. Photo - 8 (eight) pieces in size 3x4 cm (background color - red).
*After entering the Republic of Azerbaijan
The initial selection criterion is the correct preparation of documents. Only correct and timely applications will be considered. After receiving the electronic application form and documents, information on the acceptance or rejection of the application will be sent by e-mail within 7 working days.
Foreign citizens, planning to study at ASOIU, can study in Azerbaijani, Russian and English at the foundation, bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels.
Candidates planning to obtain a bachelor's or master's degree, but do not speak Azerbaijani, Russian or English, are directly admitted to the one-year foundation course. Within the framework of the foundation course offered in the Azerbaijani, Russian and English languages, a foreign citizen can receive both - language training and basic subject knowledge necessary for training in the relevant specialties.
The foundation course for international students is held for 2 semesters or 10 months (September-June).
Classes begin on September 15th. At the initial stage, students study Azerbaijani, Russian or English for 3 weeks, scientific speech style from October 10, mathematics and drawing from November 1, as well as other subjects from November 14. Final exams are scheduled for January in the language of instruction and in June for 4 subjects. A student who has successfully completed a one-year foundation course is issued a "Certificate" and he/she continues his/her studies in his/her chosen major in accordance with the next level of education (bachelor's and master's degrees).
Date of submission of documents
July 1 - September 25
Bachelor programs at ASOIU are conducted in 7 faculties (geological exploration, gas and oil production, chemical technology, oil
mechanics, energy, information technology and management, economics and management), as well as BA programs and a project of the Azerbaijan-French University.
A foreign citizen who wants to start his studies in Azerbaijani, Russian or English right at the bachelor's degree, takes part in an interview to test his knowledge of the language and subject. A foreign citizen who has received an acceptable result at the interview can be enrolled directly into a bachelor's degree in the chosen major without undergoing a foundation course of study. If the applicant does not pass the interview, he can take a one-year foundation course and start his professional education only the next year.
To get acquainted with the majors of faculties and the language of instruction, please follow the link:
Documents submission period
for freshmen - July 1 - September 25
for students planning to continue their studies on the BBA program - July 1 - September 25 and January 31 - February 15.
Master programs at ASOIU are conducted in 7 faculties (geological exploration, gas and oil production, chemical technology, oil mechanics, energy, information technology and management, economics and management), as well as BA programs and a project of the Azerbaijan-French University.
A foreign citizen who wants to start his studies in Azerbaijani, Russian or English right at the master degree, takes part in an interview to test his knowledge of the language and subject. A foreign citizen who has received an acceptable result at the interview can be enrolled directly into a master degree in the chosen major without undergoing a foundation course of study. If the applicant does not pass the interview, he can take a one-year foundation course and start his professional education only the next year.
To get acquainted with the majors of faculties and the language of instruction, please follow the link:
http://isd.az/content.aspx?id=6&lng=en
Documents submission period
for freshmen - July 1 - September 25
for students planning to continue their studies on the BBA program - July 1 - September 25 and January 31 - February 15
ASOIU organizes the admission process to doctoral studies under the programs of Doctor of Philosophical Sciences and Doctor of Sciences, training of doctoral students and dissertation candidates, as well as their certification and work control according to an individual work plan, as well as conducting examinations for candidate minimums.
After a foreign citizen submits all documents, as well as an application, Doctoral department recommends a scientific supervisor in accordance with the research topic.
At the doctoral level, research can be carried out in Azerbaijani, Russian and English. Individuals who have obtained the appropriate bachelor's and master's degrees in one of these languages are exempted from the language test. Applicants planning to conduct research in a language other than the language in which they have previously studied must provide certificates confirming their respective language skills, or take a language test organized by an established examination board.
Documents submission period
Admission to doctoral studies continues throughout the year.
Admission of foreign citizens to universities of the Republic of Azerbaijan is carried out on the basis of an education visa. A foreign citizen can obtain an education visa by contacting the relevant embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan in the country of residence. After entering the territory of the Azerbaijan Republic, a foreign citizen who received a visa at the Embassy:
1. Must register within 15 working days;
2. Pass a medical examination for hepatitis A, B, C and AIDS;
3. Submit an application to the ASOIU International students dean office along with the relevant documents and register (in case of a negative result, ie if the disease is not detected)
Based on the submitted documents, ASOIU applies to the Ministry of Education of the Azerbaijan Republic and the State Migration Service of the Azerbaijan Republic. On the basis of the addressed application, a foreign citizen is issued a temporary residence permit for 1 year (academic year), within 1 month (excluding non-working days and holidays) after payment of the national tax.
The following documents are submitted to the State Migration Service:
1. Original and copy of the passport
2. A copy of the passport page with the mark of the State Border Service on the last border crossing (entry into the territory of the Azerbaijan Republic).
3. A copy of the notification (registration document) submitted by the State Migration Service to foreigners upon their first arrival in the territory of the Azerbaijan Republic at the checkpoints across the state border
4. Copy of the education visa
5. A copy of the temporary residence permit issued by the State Migration Service (in case of extension of the temporary residence permit)
6. 2 photos (size 3x4 cm)
7. Medical certificate issued only by the International Medical Center 2
8. Certificate from the place of residence:
Residents of the hostel present a certificate from the commandant about living in the hostel
Tenants of private apartments present a notarized copy of the deed of purchase, a notarized copy of the landlord's identity card and a notarized statement of consent
9. Documents for admission through the State Examination Center (GEC):
Certificate from the relevant dean's office
A copy of the resolution of the State Examination Center
A copy of the ASOIU internal order
Documents submission period
Documents for submission to the State Migration Service must be submitted to the International student’s dean office 40 days before the expiration of the temporary residence permit or visa of a foreign citizen. Otherwise, 20 manats will be added to the payment of the state duty by a foreign citizen.
Penalties
If the documents are submitted to the State Migration Service after the expiration of the temporary residence permit or visa of a foreign citizen, the foreign citizen will be fined 400 manats.
A foreign citizen who has not received a temporary residence permit issued by the State Migration Service within 10 working days, with the payment of the appropriate state duty, will be fined 400 manats.
International students' dean office assists international students in preparation of documents required for a medical examination and a temporary residence permit.
International students studying at ASOIU can live in the modern Univerium dormitory, built by the Bridge Group of Companies according to the project of the British architectural company Design Lab Architects, which can provide more than 632 students with private and common rooms.
The dormitory has more amenities than one would expect from an upscale student house: individual and group study rooms, cinema and acoustic music rooms, game rooms, student canteen and dining rooms, restaurants and cafes on the lower floor, a fully equipped fitness room, basketball and soccer fields., open terrace, free high-speed Internet, wi-fi and postal services, round-the-clock security, free use of all additional household and social services and other great opportunities.
Each foreign student admitted to ASOIU and having received the appropriate residence permit has the right and the opportunity to use the insurance as a citizen of the Azerbaijan Republic during his/her stay in Azerbaijan. This opportunity is provided by Azersigorta.
Azersigorta, the State Insurance Commercial Company of the Azerbaijan Republic, has been serving the insurance sector as the country's leading insurance company for many years. The company carries out insurance sales for all types of insurance in the field of insurance, except for life insurance. Thanks to its diversified branch network, the Company meets the needs of clients in insurance throughout the territory of the Republic of Azerbaijan. Timely fulfillment of obligations to partners and clients has brought the Company a prestigious reputation in the insurance market. The availability of financial resources as an insurer creates ample opportunities to participate in insurance operations and maintain profitability.
The company provides voluntary medical insurance to individuals and legal entities, including foreign students. Foreign students insured by medical insurance products of the State Insurance Commercial Company bear the costs associated with the provision of medical care (risk) in the event of an insured event. The harm caused to the health of insured persons and foreign students as a result of illness or injury during the insurance period is examined and treated by professional medical personnel in medical institutions that meet modern standards.
The company has a 24/7 call center organized by experienced medical doctors and equipped with modern equipment.