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Baku State University
	File:BSU Main Building.jpg
	Main building of BSU
	“Scientia potentia est”
Established	1919
Type	Public
Rector	Elchin Babayev
Students	25000+
Location	Baku,Azerbaijan
Website	https://bsu.edu.az/en

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Baku State University is a leading public research university located in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan. Established in 1919, it is one of the oldest and most prestigious higher education institutions in the South Caucasus.

History

Baku State University was founded on September 1, 1919, by the Parliament of the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic. The university began with faculties in history, philology, physics-mathematics, law, and medicine. It was modeled after European universities of the time and has since become a central institution for academic and scientific development in Azerbaijan.

In the Soviet era, the university grew significantly, and many of Azerbaijan’s leading scholars, politicians, and professionals are BSU alumni. Notably, Heydar Aliyev, former President of Azerbaijan, studied at BSU.

Academics

BSU offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in a broad range of disciplines. The university consists of the following main faculties:

Faculty of Applied Mathematics and Cybernetics
Faculty of Biology
Faculty of Chemistry
Faculty of Economics
Faculty of Geography
Faculty of History
Faculty of International Relations and International Law
Faculty of Journalism
Faculty of Law
Faculty of Mechanics and Mathematics
Faculty of Oriental Studies
Faculty of Physics
Faculty of Philology
Faculty of Social Sciences and Psychology
Faculty of Theology
Faculty of Translation

Courses are offered in Azerbaijani, Russian, and English, attracting students from across the region and beyond.

Research

Baku State University is a major center for scientific research in Azerbaijan. It has numerous research institutes and laboratories in the natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities. The university publishes academic journals and has active participation in international conferences and collaborations.

Rankings and Recognition

BSU is consistently ranked among the top universities in Azerbaijan and is internationally recognized. It is listed in various global university rankings and is a member of the Eurasian Association of Universities.

Campus and Facilities

The BSU campus is located in an urban area of Baku and features modern lecture halls, research labs, libraries, and dormitories. The main campus is easily accessible via public transportation and is close to major cultural and historical landmarks of the city.

International Cooperation

Baku State University maintains academic partnerships with universities and institutions across Europe, Asia, and the Americas. It participates in programs such as Erasmus+, TEMPUS, and other international research networks.

Notable Alumni

Heydar Aliyev – Former President of Azerbaijan
Lotfi A. Zadeh – Mathematician and founder of fuzzy logic (attended briefly)
Abulfaz Elchibey – Former President of Azerbaijan
Isa Habibbeyli – Academic and politician
Khoshbakht Yusifzadeh – Prominent geologist

References

External Links

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