BAKU, Azerbaijan, January 12. The Ministry of
Science and Education has published the approved list of
universities and programs included in the State Program for
2022-2028, enabling Azerbaijani youth to study at prestigious
foreign higher education institutions during the 2026/2027 academic
year, Trend
reports via the Ministry of Science and Education.


The program, established by a presidential decree, covers
bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral levels of study. According to
the ministry, the updated list allows candidates to study in 231
highly regarded universities across 33 countries, offering a total
of 4,121 programs in 15 priority fields. The annual quota under the
program is 500 students. To regulate competition, admission scores
may be applied in priority fields depending on the number of
applications.


The program has expanded opportunities in the field of “Culture
and Arts,” with a greater number of prestigious universities added
to the list compared to previous years. In addition, the new list
includes changes concerning institutions ranked among the top ten
in international rankings, as well as updates for doctoral-level
programs.


The ministry urged applicants to carefully review the notes
accompanying the list for these updates.







The full list of universities and programs for the 2026/2027
academic year is available through the ministry’s official link.


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