Want to pursue your degree program in Azerbaijan that is too Fully Funded? Well here is an opportunity for you Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Science and Education has announced the “Heydar Aliyev” Azerbaijan Government Scholarship 2025. Through this program, Azerbaijan welcomes you to pursue your education in various preparatory courses, undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, general medicine, and medical residency programs.
The Azerbaijan Government scholarships are offered in the leading universities of the Country this is your chance to study in the best educational institutions of Azerbaijan with a fully financed option that offers multiple benefits such as living allowance, Air travel tickets, monthly expenses, and more. Not only this country is beautiful to explore but an ideal place to study since the Azerbaijan government is supporting students to study for FREE.
Students who have completed their education from the English medium institute are not required to submit an English test. To know more details regarding the Azerbaijan Govt Scholarships for international students check the given details below:
About Azerbaijan Government Scholarship 2025Â
- Country: Azerbaijan
- Eligible Nationals: International Students
- Degree Programs: Multiple
- Coverage: Fully Funded
- Deadline: 20th May 2024
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Degree Programs & Duration
| Degree Level | Duration |
| Bachelor | 4-5 years |
| General Medicine | 5-6 years |
| Master | 1.5-2 years |
| Medical Residency | 2-5 years |
| Doctoral | 3 years |
The duration is according to the degree of complexity of each program. Moreover, the duration of preparatory courses is from 6 months to a year according to the higher education institution.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Citizens of the Republic of Azerbaijan are not eligible to apply.
- There are 152 eligible nations to apply for the scholarship candidates check out the list here
- Age requirements for applicants shall be as follows:
- Students applying for undergraduate and general medicine programs should not be more than 35 years old.
- Students applying for graduate and medical residency programs should not be more than 40 years old.
- For doctoral programs, students should not be more than 45 years old.
List of Programs:
There are a total of 33 programs available for Bachelor, Master, and Doctoral degrees. You may find the instruction language and institute name here:
Scholarship Coverage
The following benefits will be provided to the candidates:
- Tuition fee is covered for the successful applicants.
- International flight to Baku, Azerbaijan once a year for the origin country and likewise to Baku, Azerbaijan.
- A monthly stipend of 800 AZN for meals, accommodation, and utilities costs
- Medical insurance of 200 AZN
- Visa and registration costs​ are also covered.
Participating Institutes
Candidates will get the opportunity to study in some of the top universities of Azerbaijan, which have their footprint in the best universities of the world such as:
- Azerbaijan State Oil and Industry University
- Nakhichevan State University
- Azerbaijan Medical University
- Azerbaijan State Agricultural University
- National Aviation Academy
- Baku Engineering University
- Baku Higher Oil School
- Baku State University
- Azerbaijan State University of Economics
- ADA University
- Azerbaijan University of Architecture and Construction
There are multiple courses i.e., given on the official website, students can choose two specialties in which they are interested.
Timeline:
Important dates are to be followed by the applicants.
| Stages and Details | Duration |
| First stage application submission to the appropriate national government agencies (Ministries, Embassies, etc.) | April 20 to May 20, 2024 |
| Candidates are reviewed and assessed by the relevant government authorities. | May 21 to June 15, 2024 |
| Second-stage application registration in the SIACAS (Azerbaijani Study in Centralized Admission Service) | June 16 to July 1, 2024 |
| Review and evaluation of candidates | July 1 to August 15, 2024 |
| Notification of the selected candidates | August 16 to August 30, 2024 |
| Academic year’s start date | September 15, 2024 |
| Final date of entry into the Republic of Azerbaijan | September 30, 2024 |
Required Documents:
The following documents are necessary to submit by the candidates.
- Nomination Form
- Complete and previous transcripts, degrees, diplomas, and school certificates.
- Copy of the medical certificate (including HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis B/C tests)
- Copy of Valid Passport
- CV or Resume
- English Language Proficiency Proof
- Motivation Letter
- Achievements and awards
Start applying and fill out your admission applications today.
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How to Apply?
- The candidates must submit the necessary paperwork for the initial step of the application procedure to be officially recognized by the applicable state bodies or government agencies.
- Move forward with the Study in Azerbaijan Centralized Admission Service (SIACAS) website (portal.edu.az) if they are formally nominated by the relevant government authorities.
- Applicants must select the appropriate Admission channel (“Heydar Aliyev – International Education Grant” program) after logging onto the SIACAS website to apply.
- Candidates at various Republic of Azerbaijani higher education institutions may select two specializations.
Important Links
1. Nomination form (First stage of application);
2. List of diplomatic missions of the Republic of Azerbaijan
