Baku State University

Baku State University (BSU), also known as Bakı Dövlət Universiteti in Azerbaijani, is the oldest and largest public university in Azerbaijan. It was established on September 1, 1919.

It is a member of the European University Association and the Association of Asian Universities.

BSU offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in a variety of fields, including the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, engineering, and medicine. The university also has a number of research centers and institutes, including the Institute for Physical Problems, the Institute for Applied Mathematics, and the Confucius Institute.

BSU has a strong international reputation and attracts students and scholars from all over the world. It has exchange programs with universities in over 50 countries and offers a number of international scholarships to foreign students.

Based on the QS World University Rankings of 2026, Baku State University is positioned as the #688 top university in the world, which makes it the #1 top university in Azerbaijan.

University Profile

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Ranking	2026 #1
University Name	Baku State University
Name in Local Language	Baki Dövlet Universiteti
Acronym	BDU
Year Established	1919
Governing Type	Public
Student Body	Co-education
Highest Degree	Doctorate
Campus Type	Urban

Location

The university is located in Baku, Absheron. Find the address and map of the university below.

Address	ul. Zahad Xalilov 23, Baku, Absheron, Azerbaijan

Contact

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Phone	+994 (12) 439 06 95
Fax	+994 (12) 439 05 57
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Accepts International Students	Yes
Student Body	Men and Women

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