Khazar University Merit-Based Scholarships are available to foreign students who wish to study in Azerbaijan for any degree level. For the academic year 2025–2026, Khazar University is offering these scholarships as study awards to deserving international students. It is not necessary for applicants to submit separate scholarship applications; Khazar University will notify the applicant in the Offer of Admission if they are eligible.

This opportunity period is limited to a year, and if awarded, a scholarship will be reviewed annually by an academic panel appointed by Khazar University, which may decide to extend it for an additional year of study. The student’s academic performance determines whether or not the scholarship is extended. Bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees are all eligible for this scholarship program.

About Khazar University:

Because of its dedication to excellence, Khazar University has gained recognition as one of the most prestigious universities in the area and in Azerbaijan. The university, which has received recognition from a number of rankings, was ranked first in Azerbaijan in the 2022 QS Emerging Europe & Central Asia University Rankings. It placed ninth in the region for Citations per Paper and sixteenth overall in the International Faculty category.

Important Details:

• Provided by: Khazar University
• Location: Azerbaijan
• Deadline: 31 July 2025
• Duration: One year, extendable
• Medium of Instruction: English
• Gender: Any
• Degree Level: Bachelor, Master, and Ph.D
• Type: Scholarship
• Eligible Nations: All

Field Of Study:

Bachelor:

• BA Philology (English Language and Literature)
• BA Translation
• BA Political Science
• BA International Relations
• BA Area Studies (European Studies)
• BA Architecture
• BA Design
• BS Computer Science
• BS Computer Engineering
• BS Petroleum Engineering
• BS Chemical Engineering
• BS Mechanical Engineering
• BS Civil Engineering
• BS Radiotechnics and Telecommunication Engineering
• BS Electrical and Electronics Engineering
• BBA (General)
• BBA Management
• BBA Marketing
• BS Economics
• BBA Finance
• BBA Accounting
• BBA Tourism Management
• BS Psychology
• BA Elementary Education
• BA English Language Teaching

Master:

• MBA Tourism and Hotel Management
• MS Psychology
• MS Clinical Psychology
• MA Linguistics
• MA Translation
• MA Area Studies (European Studies)
• MA International Relations
• MA Political Science
• MA Conflict Studies
• MA Educational Administration
• MS Computer Science
• MS Computer Engineering
• MS Petroleum-Gas Engineering
• MS Electronic Devices
• MS Electronics and Automation
• MS Economics
• MS Finance (Financial Management)
• MBA (General)
• MBA Finance
• MBA Accounting
• MBA Marketing
• MBA Management
• MBA Mediation
• MBA Project Management

Ph.D

• General Pedagogy & History of Education
• Organization & Planning of Education
• Theory and Methods of Teaching & Upbringing
• World Literature
• Azerbaijani Literature
• Germanic Languages
• Comparative Linguistics
• Political Theory
• International Relations
• Computer Science
• Nanotechnology & Nanomaterials
• Systems Analysis, Management and Information Processing
• Construction Materials& Products
• Analysis&Functional Analysis
• Biochemistry
• Genetics
• Immunology
• Microbiology
• Molecular Biology
• Ecological Chemistry
• Development &Exploitation of Oil & Gas Fields
• Economics
• World Economy
• Organization and Management of Enterprises
• Psychology

Eligibility Criteria:

Applicants must be:

• National of any nation except Azerbaijan.
• Consider yourself a prospective pupil.
• Possess a solid command of the English language; taking the TOEFL or IELTS is not required.
• Showcase a stellar record of academic achievement.
• Be inspired to pursue their chosen field of study.
• Possess the necessary paperwork.

Documents Requirement:

For Bachelor Degree:

• Bachelor-Application-Form_2025(click to download)
• Secondary School Certificate
• Academic Transcripts of Records
• Statement of Purpose
• Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume
• Medical Examination Certificate
• Copy of International Passport
• English Test Scores (valid TOEFL/IELTS scores) (Optional)
• Certificates Proving Extracurricular Activities (Optional)

For Master Degree:

• Masters-Application-Form_2025(click to download)
• Bachelor’s degree Diploma
• Academic Transcripts of Records
• Statement of Purpose
• Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume
• Medical Examination Certificate
• Copy of International Passport
• Two Reference Letters
• English Test Scores (valid TOEFL/IELTS scores) (Optional)

For Postdoctoral Degree:

• PhD-Application_2025 
• Master’s Degree’s Certificate/Diploma
• Official Academic Transcripts of Records
• A comprehensive Research Proposal outlining the applicant’s prospective doctoral research-associated idea, claim, research questions, methodology, and academic originality
• List of scholarly and other publications (if applicable)
• Two reference letters on academic capabilities and personal qualities
• Copy of international passport
• Medical examination certificate
• Curriculum Vitae or Resume
• Proof of ability to communicate and conduct academic research in the English language (no less than B2). A standardized English language test scores are not compulsory for providing in the initial stage, but Khazar University reserves its right to require such a test from the applicant, making it one of the conditions of final acceptance. The applicants with standardized scores on the C1/C2 levels (or TOEFL/IELTS equivalents) will have competitive advantage.

Note: Any document written in a language other than English needs to be translated into English by their university or college or by an official translation agency.

How to Apply?

Every foreign applicant should submit all the required documents and Application from directly to the International Affairs Office either through email or post. If you want to send out your application through Email, make sure to write a clear subject line.  – ‘Your name_Khazar International Admission 2025-2026.

Note: Each degree requires $25.00 admission application fee

Submission Email: [email protected].

After Getting Admission:

Following your acceptance of Khazar University’s offer of admission, you are required by law to register as a student using portal.edu.az, a national database maintained by the government to streamline documentation for all international students. Early September 2025 is the deadline for registering on https://portal.edu.az.

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For more information about Khazar University Merit-Based Scholarships, Kindly visit the Khazar University’s website.