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Ministry of Education

The Republic of Azerbaijan

a Educational Corporation

Qafqaz University building the future together...

Qafqaz University
A message from the Rector
Through the successful implementation of the new educational programs, teaching methods, approaches and experience from education models of other distinguished higher education institutions, Qafqaz University is known to be a leading university in academic circles and has gained the confidence and admiration of both the people and the government of Azerbaijan Republic, as well as the respect of the international milieu. With its distinctly disciplined educational system, Qafqaz University is a multicultural and multilingual university where many local and international students and scholars work, collaborate and study together. The most remarkable achievement for us is the developed perspective and broad view of our students.

Welcome to

Qafqaz University

Why Qafqaz University?


High standards that meet international requirements Ideal education and modern technology Student exchange programs with foreign higher education institutions Training opportunities for students aiming to improve their language skills in foreign countries Career development opportunities in foreign countries The electronic library which allows students to access scholarly articles and books from a variety of sources Tuition waivers and scholarships for students with distinct academic skills and grades Education opportunities at both the Master and Doctoral level Modernized facilities which meets international standards Dormitories on campus Social activities and sport events that enhancing the intellectual capacity of the students

What do we expect?
We expect a very high level of achievement, accuracy, presentation and application from our students. They are expected to regularly produce written work of a high standard, to respond positively to suggestions from their supervisors, and to work well on their own. Students who are working towards their doctoral degree are usually expected to produce a substantial piece of written work.

What we offer:
High quality education Curriculums which meets international standards Professional academic & administrative staff One-to-one academic and career advisors Student & staff exchange programs Career development opportunities Volunteer opportunities in both national and international organizations Modern facilities technology Language preparation

About
Mission Statement
Our goal is to provide students with the utmost level of distinct higher education that meets international standards, infuse them with enthusiasm to continuously reach new horizons, endorse and encourage respect and insight in students for national and universal human values, and to play an active role in fostering excellence, cooperation and interaction with international academic and business milieu.

Qafqaz University

Our Bragging Points


Global Perspective
Home to more than 600 international students and many scholars, Qafqaz University emphasizes student and staff exchange programs and encourages them to study abroad as part of intensive learning experiences that include rigorous fieldwork world-wide, research in high-tech science labs, and exposure to global business through international opportunities with some of the world's best schools. Our university partners with various foreign universities and organizes student exchanges, double degrees, joint degrees, and mirror degree programs which enrich our students vision and provide them with necessary knowledge and experience. The academic and administrative staff members are encouraged to gain additional experience through different faculty development programs in the United States and other Higher Education Institutions in Europe.

University Ranking
Qafqaz University, similar to previous years, continues to hold its nationwide position as the most prestigious private university in Azerbaijan. It was ranked 3rd in the overall rating system of Higher Education Institutions in Azerbaijan. According to QS World University Ranking System of 2011, Qafqaz University is amongst the top 700 universities of the world. The university is distinct due to its discipline standards and the care given to its students. Special emphasis is given to individuals with academic brilliance, which serves as the base for scholarships provision. Qafqaz University attends to its graduates and assists alumni with employment.

Research

Caucasus Research Institute International Conflicts Research Center Center for Energy Researches Research Center For Civil Law Center for Educational Excellence And Development Center for Social And Economic Research Information Communication Technology Scientific Research Center Center for Municipality Researches

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BP Azerbaijan and Qafqaz University Collaboration


Within the framework of ongoing collaboration, support and commitment of BP-Azerbaijan, Qafqaz University (QU) has launched three phase project to broaden its curriculum in chemical, petroleum and mechanical engineering disciplines.

University - Enterprise relations


Business & Industry
Qafqaz University supports the partnership between university and enterprises by focusing on meeting modern labor market requirements. Key activities include support to projects that boost the links between enterprises, education and research, and accelerating the spread, transfer and use of modern educational and research achievements.

Sustainable Development Center


The Sustainable Development Center aims to develop university enterprise relations. Besides courses, training, projects and consulting services, the Center continues its activities with a monthly Business World bulletin.

International Relations Office


Qafqaz University IRO provides mobility opportunities for students as well as faculty members in their academic pursuits, contributes to the internationalization of the university, explores both national and international funding programs.

Erasmus Mundus
ALRAKIS Project Number: 204524-1-2011-1-DE-ERA MUNDUS-EMA21 www.alrakis.eu The main objective of the programme is to achieve a better understanding and mutual enrichment between the European Union and third countries co-operation in the field of higher education through promoting the exchange of persons, knowledge and skills at higher education level. This will be achieved through the promotion of partnerships and institutional co-operation exchanges between European Higher Education Institutions and third country institutions and a mobility scheme, addressing student and academic exchanges.

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517340-TEMPUS-1-2011-1-IT-TEMPUS-SMGR Title: Documentation for Quality Assurance of Study Programmes The project aims to define and to implement an on-line documentation system for the QA of SPs in the Partner Countries (PCs), consistent with the European Standards and Guidelines for QA.

Current EU Funded Projects

517002-TEMPUS-1-2011-1-GE-TEMPUS-JPCR Title: Migration and Higher Education - Building Skills and Capacity The wider objective of the project "Migration and Higher Education: Developing Skills and Capacity" is to transfer skills and competences in the interdisciplinary field of migration studies in the ENPI East region, specifically in AZ and GO.

517346-TEMPUS-1-2011-1-SE-TEMPUS-JPCR Title: Establishing Modern Master-level Studies in Industrial Ecology The project is designed to create a base for preparing engineers capable of working on technological design of industrial and urban systems, industrial processes and consumer products taking into account environmental problems and given social and economical restrictions in Azerbaijan, Belarus, Kazakhstan and Ukraine.

From the world to Qafqaz University ...


RUSSIAN FEDARATION

LITHUANIA GERMANY MOLDOVA KHAZAKISTAN

BELGIUM

GEORGIA AZERBAIJAN TURKEY

UZBEKISTAN TURKMENIA TAJIKISTAN

IRAN

INDIA

NIGERIA

ETHIOPIA

MALAVY

Qafqaz University

From Qafqaz University to the world ...


USA
NORWAY SWEDEN

RUSSIAN FEDERATION
LATVIA LITHVANIA BELARUS

CANADA

UNITED KINGDOM

DENMARK

HOLLAND BELGIUM GERMANY SWITHERLAND FRANCE ITALY

CHEK REPUBLIC AUSTRIA HUNGARY KOSOVA MACEDONIA

UKRAINE KHAZAKISTAN

GEORGIA AZERBAIJAN TURKEY

ZBKSTAN TURKMENIA

KYRGISTAN TAJIKSTAN

USA

GREECE

NORTHERN CYPRUS

CHINA
IRAG RAN AFGANISTAN PAKISTAN

SOUTH KOREA

JAPAN

MEXICO
SAUDIAN ARABIA UAA

CAD SUDAN NIGERIA

YEMEN

CAMEROON

COLUMBIA
KONGO KONGO DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC TANZANIA

INDONESIA

MALAVY

MOZAMBIC

AUSTRALIA
SOUTH AFRICA

Academics

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Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences


Bachelor Programs International Relations Business Administration Public Administration World Economy Journalism Finance Accounting and Audit Eng Az

Faculty of Engineering
Bachelor Programs Chemical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Computer Engineering Industrial Engineering IT and Systems Engineering Eng Az

Parallel programs together with Chalmers IT University Gothenburg, Sweden


Computer Science, MSc IT Management, MA

Master Programs
Program Turkish Language and Literature English Language and Literature Arabic Language and Literature Azerbaijan Literature Computer Engineering Industrial Engineering Finance and Credits International Economic Relations Business Administration Public Administration Computer Science Differential Equations International Relations Primary School Education Thermal Physics and Molecular Physics Translation and Interpretation Eng Az

MBA Programs
Program IT Management Business Administration Eng Az

Faculty of Pedagogy
Bachelor Programs Azerbaijani Language and Literature English Language and Literature Turkish Language and Literature Physics Education Chemistry Education Chemistry & Biology Education Biology Education Mathematics Education Mathematics and Informatics Education Translation and Interpretation Primary School Education Eng Az

Doctoral Programs
Computer Engineering World Economy Management of National Economy Literature of Turkic People Differential Equations Thermal and Molecular Physics World Literature

700 points
Jahandar Jamalli

700 points
Khaver Feyzullayeva
Chemical Engineering
As a top scoring student, there are many reasons why I chose Qafqaz University. Its high quality education prepares students to attain the high scientifictechnical requirements of the world along with moral values. And this is why I have chosen this university. I believe a very successful environment has been established in Qafqaz University.

700 points
Ali Aliyev
IT and Systems Engineering
My reason for choosing Qafqaz University is the aim for attaining knowledge. The professor student relations and the success of the university are the main reasons for studying at Qafqaz University. Furthermore, the top scoring students have been choosing Qafqaz University for last years.

700 points
Laman Mammadova
IT and Systems Engineering
I have chosen Qafqaz University after considering all the possibilities Qafqaz University possesses and the positive feedback about the university. My aim in choosing this university is to graduate with high grades and to be professional in my area. I will try my best to use all the possibilities of the university, continue my education abroad and represent my country.

Students with top points have choosen Qafqaz University

Computer Engineering
I was acquainted with Qafqaz University and its environment, from my high school years. The main things I like about this university is that it has a campus, high quality education, lectures in English, and access to leading universities of the world. I am glad that I've made the right choice.

Top Students
President Fellowship Holders at Qafqaz University for 2011-2012 educational year
No Surname, name
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. Camalli Cahandar Aliyev Ali Memmedova Leman Feyzullayeva Xaver Tagizade Ramin Selimzade Natiq Esgerov Suret Abdulla Huseyn Binyaminov Hikmet Caferli Tuncay Haciyev Nicat Bayramova Hacer Qarayev Osman

Points
700 700 700 700 695 695 692 690 690 690 690 685 685

Program
Computer Engineering (English) IT and Systems Engineering (English) IT and Systems Engineering (English) Chemical Engineering (English) Computer Engineering (English) Computer Engineering (English) Chemical Engineering (English) Industrial Engineering (English) Chemical Engineering (English) Computer Engineering (English) World Economy (English) Chemical Engineering (English) Industrial Engineering (English)

No Surname, name
14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. Rzayev Saleh Veliyev Mehemmed Velizade Fuzuli Cebrayilov Agasef Memmedov Zaur Cebrayilov Nurlan Memmedbeyli Cavad Mesimli Nurlan Elekberli Feride Hesenli Qudret Memmedov Huseyn Velizade Hafiz

Points
685 685 685 682 682 680 680 680 675 675 675 675

Program
Industrial Engineering (English) Computer Engineering (English) Computer Engineering (English) Management World Economy (English) World Economy (English) Computer Engineering (English) Computer Engineering (English) English Literature Computer Engineering (English) Computer Engineering (English) World Economy (English)

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Turkish International Cooperation and Development Agency (TIKA)


TIKA and Qafqaz University have been collaborating since 2005. Within the scope of the collaboration international conferences Globalization prosess in Caucasus and Central Asia II, Application of Information and Communication Technologies, Contemporary Issues of Law II were funded by TIKA.

International Conference
International Conferences 2010-2012
No Conference name 1. Economical Problems and its solutions in South Caucasus 2. The 4th International Conference on Application of Information and Communication Technologies AICT2010 3. Caucasus and Central Asia in Globalization Process III 4. 1st Contemporary problems of Law 5. The 5th International Conference on Application of Information and Communication Technologies AICT2011 6. Quality Management in Higher Education in Bologna Process 7. Modern Approaches to English Language and Literature 8. Official opening Seminar of Training of Trainers in Usage of ICT in development of Youth Year Sentyabr, 2010 October 2010 October 2010 May 2010 October 2011 April 2011 April 2011 February 2012

Student Clubs
At present 16 student clubs and 4 social associations are active within the university. Students organize seminars, panels, and conferences that emphasize contemporary international challenges and support, both spiritually and financially, the poor and needy in their communities. The diversity of international student population comprises 14 different countries. The activity areas that the students engage in involve different spheres such as philanthropic activities, business world, social activities, sports, culture, art and literature.

Beyond the Classroom

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The university facilities' vision is to be an organization where continuous and measurable improvement in service is the standard. We will strive to be recognized by the University community as the service provider of choice through timely delivery of the best value product or service to the customer. We will do this by delivering excellent service, being a partner in addressing our customers' needs, fulfilling our facilities stewardship role university-wide, collaborating with academics and research, and by being an innovative leader in facilities management.

Facilities
Dormitories
The Qafqaz University male and female dormitory facilities are equipped with study rooms, satellite TVs, libraries, cafeterias, tennis courts, high speed internet, laundry services, parking lots, etc. to ensure high living standards and to boost the academic and social activities of the students. The dormitory operates 24/7 and the administration arranges student orientation meetings, surveys, and other performance measurement strategies to ensure student satisfaction. The dormitory staff members are eager to provide psychological support and advice to students in need and help them to get used to dormitory life and the social environment.

Welcome to Azerbaijan - The Land of Fire


The Republic of Azerbaijan is the largest country in the Caucasus region of Eurasia. It is the first democratic and secular republic in the Muslim world. The richness and diversity of Azerbaijan's nature can be found in travel notes dating back to the first Eastern travelers. Due the unique climate in Azerbaijan, the flora is much richer in the number of species than the flora of the other republics of the South Caucasus. Azerbaijan is one of the most ancient sites of humankind. The earliest evidence of human settlement in the territory of Azerbaijan dates to the late Stone Age. There were settlements in Azerbaijan even at the earliest stages of history. The total population of Azerbaijan is estimated to be 8.3 million people.

International Students
Before You Leave Home English Language Qualification
International students are tested prior to classes in order to determine their language proficiency level. Those who are proficient enough or hold required TOEFL/IELTS score can start their classes directly. Prospective students who have not passed language proficiency exam and do not hold required TOEFL/IELTS score are placed into different preparatory groups/levels (total of 4 levels) based on their language competency level. Students who have completed all 4 levels successfully (English 70) are not required to take language proficiency test and are eligible to start their education in relevant departments. Students who fail the language proficiency exam at the end of the first year will be tested at the beginning of the second year and assigned to the appropriate after determining the extent of their English knowledge. Make sure to have all listed items & documents before you arrive Some cash money (you can exchange at the airport) Phone numbers of the people meeting you at the airport Portable Electric Converters All necessary documents to open a bank account and register at the university Medical documents (if you have special health condition) Dictionary Address of Campus Location

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How to Apply

Admission Procedure for the International Students


Admission to international students is administered by the University Admission Committee. International students are required to present original copies of the following documents upon arrival: Written request form High school diploma Hard copy of the national university entrance examination results Copy of passport or ID card Reference letters Curriculum Vitae (CV) 6 passport size photos Health certificate

Online Application
International students can apply online: http://www.qu.edu.az

THE ULTIMATE

URBAN CAMPUS PLAN


Contact information Qafqaz University Campus Address: Baku-Sumgayit Highway, 16th km, Khirdalan, AZ0101, Azerbaijan; Phone: +994 12 448 28 62-66; Fax: +994 12 448 28 61/67; e-mail: iro@qu.edu.az www.qu.edu.az

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