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THE subject rankings Azerbaijani universities reach 4 for the first time
2.23.2026
The number of Azerbaijani universities included in the ranking published across 11 subject areas has increased to 4 for the first time. Baku State University, Azerbaijan State University of Economics, Azerbaijan State Oil and Industry University, and Azerbaijan Technical University have been ranked in the respective fields. It should be noted that two of our universities (Azerbaijan State University of Economics and Azerbaijan Technical University) entered the relevant subject rankings for the first time this year.
Additionally, the number of subject areas in which Azerbaijani universities are represented has also risen to 4 for the first time. Alongside “Engineering” and “Physical Sciences,” Azerbaijan is now also represented in “Business and Economics” and “Social Sciences” as follows:
Engineering- Azerbaijan State University of Economics, Baku State University, Azerbaijan State Oil and Industry University, and Azerbaijan Technical University;
Physical Sciences- Azerbaijan State University of Economics, Baku State University, and Azerbaijan Technical University;
Business and Economics - Azerbaijan State University of Economics;
Social Sciences - Azerbaijan State University of Economics.
It should be noted that the THE subject ranking methodology is based on 18 indicators across 5 areas: teaching, research environment, research quality, industry, and internationalization.
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