“The Educational Grant Programme for the Citizens of the Member Countries of the Organization for Islamic Cooperation” and “The Educational Grant Programme for the Citizens of the Member Countries of the Non-Aligned Movement” were approved by the orders of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan on December 6, 2017 and on January 10, 2018, respectively. The Educational Grant (hereafter “scholarship”) Programmes annually provide an opportunity for selected candidates to study in the leading universities of Azerbaijan at the preparatory courses, undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, and general medicine/residency programmes. The scholarship covers Tuition fee International flight (from and to the country for the scholarship-holder, once a year) Monthly stipend for meals, accommodation and utility costs (800 AZN) Medical insurance Visa and registration costs Submission of Applications The application deadline is April 1, 2022. Note: The applicant must be officially nominated. Directly submitted applications will not be considered. Materials Application form Call for application 2022 List of eligible countries List of Azerbaijani Embassies, Missions and Consulates Abroad List of participating universities Guidelines for International Students Frequently Asked Questions - FAQ Instructions for Submitting Application Form The page of the scholarship Admission Announcement for Educational Grant Programs 2022 Contacts Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Azerbaijan International Development Agency Email: [email protected]; phone: +994 12 596 9376 ©mfa.gov.az  

The students, who have received the scholarship granted by the Republic of Azerbaijan for the citizens of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation and the Non-Aligned Movement, give online presentations about their countries to Azerbaijani schoolchildren. On December 17, 2021, Adam Mamadou, a student of the Azerbaijani University of Languages, presented his country, Niger. He covered such topics as the geography, history, culture and nature of his homeland. At the end, Adam answered to many questions of the participants. The project aims to let the scholarship-receivers share their cultures and to increase cross-cultural understanding and global awareness of Azerbaijani schoolchildren.   Youtube video: Niger, Adam Mamadou: Scholarship-Holders' Country Presentations

On December 15, 2021, the QS agency published the results of the regional ranking "QS Emerging Europe & Central Asia (QS EECA) University Rankings-2022". Seven Azerbaijani universities have been ranked in the pool of overall 450 higher education institutions. 1. Khazar University shares the 211-220th places 2. Azerbaijan State University of Economics – 221-230 3. Baku State University – 251-300 4. ADA University – 301-350 5. Azerbaijan University of Architecture and Construction – 401-450 6. Azerbaijan State Oil and Industry University – 401-450 7. Baku Engineering University – 401-450 Congratulations to all participating Azerbaijani universities! The 2022 rankings are constructed using 10 indicators, including faculty expertise, international student ratios, and academic and employer reputations. Read the methodology guide to find out more.

On November 20th, international students in Azerbaijan participated in a tree-planting campaign in Khojasan, Baku. The event was organized by the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources, the Ministry of Education and the IDEA Public Union under the motto "From Victory to Green Thought" within the framework of the "Green Marathon" project. More than 100 international students from 17 universities and 48 countries overall helped Azerbaijani volunteers, students, and the officials from governmental bodies with planting trees to improve the environmental situation and increase greenery. During the campaign, students also had a chance to socialize with local students and broaden their networking.