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Education System of Azerbaijan
INSTITUTION TYPES & CREDENTIALS Types of higher education institutions: University Academy Institute College Conservatoire School leaving and higher education credentials: Certificate of General Education Bakalavr Specialist Diploma (old system) Magistr Kandidat Nauk Doktor Nauk STRUCTURE OF EDUCATION SYSTEM Pre-higher education: Duration of compulsory education: Age of entry: 6 Age of exit: 15 Structure of school system: Primary Length of program in years: 4 Age level from: 6 to: 10 Basic Length of program in years: 5 Age level from: 10 to: 15 Secondary Length of program in years: 2 Age level from: 15 to: 17 Certificate/diploma awarded: Certificate of Complete Secondary Education Technical Secondary Length of program in years: 3 Age level from: 15 to: 18 Certificate/diploma awarded: Certificate of Complete Secondary Specialized Education Higher education: The higher education system in the Azerbaijan Republic consists of the following types of state or private institutions: universities, academies, institutes, colleges and conservatoires. One of the most important reforms is the transition to a multi-level system of higher professional education in compliance with the Law on Education. This reform began in 1993. Institutions have the right to choose their approach to the multi-level education of specialists, determine the contents of this education, and draw up academic plans for these disciplines. Several institutions have started to offer the Master as from 1997. The only restrictions are those imposed by the requirements of state educational standards to maintain a minimum of knowledge. The institutions' right to autonomy is guaranteed by the Law on Education. They have acquired independence in financial and management matters. They can therefore obtain their own financial resources. Main laws/decrees governing higher education: Decree: Law on Education Year: 1992 Concerns: All higher education institutions. Academic year: Classes from: Sep to: May Long vacation from: 10 Jun to: 15 Sep Languages of instruction: Azerbaijani, Russian, English, Turkish Stages of studies:
University level studies: University level first stage: Bakalavr (Bachelor): This stage lasts for four years and leads to the Bachelor's Degree or Bakalavr. During this period, students may study the Humanities and Natural Sciences as well as the basis of the chosen speciality. The Diploma of Specialist which used to be awarded after five years is being phased out. University level second stage: Magistr (Master): During the second stage, which lasts between one-and-a-half and two years and leads to the Master's Degree or Magistr, students acquire in-depth knowledge and professional training in the Humanities and in Natural Sciences. The Kandidat Nauk (aspirantura) which used to be awarded after three years' postgraduate study is being phased out. University level third stage: Doctor: The best graduates of the Master stage are admitted to the doctoral stage. After successful completion of their studies (two or three years), they obtain the Doctoral degree (PhD). The Doktor Nauk, which used to be awarded by thesis after the Kandidat Nauk, is being phased out. Teacher education: Training of secondary school teachers Teachers are university graduates. They are mostly trained at the Azerbaijan State Pedagogical University and the Ganja State Pedagogical University. NATIONAL BODIES Administration & co-ordination: Responsible authorities: Ministry of Education Head: Misir Mardanov, Minister Khatai
av. 49 Tel: +994(12) 4963488 Fax: +994(12) 4963492 EMail: office@edu.gov.az WWW: http://www.edu.gov.az Council of University Presidents Head: Hamlet Isaxanli, President and Founder Administrative officer: Isaxan Isayev, Assistant to the Chancellor International relations: Afgan Abdullayev, Head of International Relations Office 11
Mehseti St Tel: +994(12) 4217916 Fax: +994(12) 4989379 EMail: hamlet@khazar.org;contact@khazar.org ADMISSIONS TO HIGHER EDUCATION Admission to university-level studies Name of secondary school credential required: Certificate of General Education For entry to: All higher education institutions Entrance exams required: Students must sit for an National Entrance examination Foreign students admission Admission requirements: For admission to higher education institutions, foreign students must submit a document proving they have completed secondary education. Entry regulations: Visas are not required for students from Turkey and CIS (the Commonwealth of Independent States) countries. Health requirements: Foreign students must submit a health certificate. Language requirements: One-year preparatory language courses are organized for those students who have no knowledge one of the three languages of instruction (Azerbaijani, Russian or English) Recognition of studies & qualifications: Studies pursued in foreign countries (bodies dealing with recognition of foreign credentials): ENIC, Ministry of Education Head: Mahir Aliyev, Expert in Charge of ENIC 49 Khatai
Avenue Tel: +994 (12) 4963414 Fax: +994 (12) 4963414 EMail: mahir_aliyev@yahoo.com WWW: http://www.edu.gov.az References to further information on foreign student admissions and recognition of studies Title: Handbook on Diplomas, Degrees and other Certificates in Higher Education in Asia and the Pacific Publisher: UNESCO PROAP Year of publication: 1998 STUDENT LIFE Student expenses and financial aid Student costs: Home students tuition fees: Minimum: 312 (US Dollar) Maximum: 1318 (US Dollar) INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION & EXCHANGES Principal national bodies responsible for dealing with international cooperation and exchanges in higher education: International Relations Department, Ministry of Education Head: Mahir Aliyev, Head, International Relations Dpt Administrative officer: Azad Akhundov, Senior Expert, International Relations Dpt Khatai
av. 49 Tel: +994 (12) 496 3414 Fax: +994 (12) 496 3414 EMail: a_akhundov@yahoo.com Participation of country in multilateral or bilateral higher education programmes Name of exchange programme: TACIS-TEMPUS GRADING SYSTEM Usual grading system in secondary school Full Description: 1-5: 5: excellent; 4: good; 3: pass; 2: unsatisfactory; 1: totally unsatisfactory Highest on scale: 5 Pass/fail level: 3 Lowest on scale: 1 Main grading system used by higher education institutions Full Description: 1-5: 5: excellent; 4: good; 3: pass; 2: unsatisfactory; 1: totally unsatisfactory Highest on scale: 5 Pass/fail level: 3 Lowest on scale: 1 NOTES ON HIGHER EDUCATION SYSTEM Data for academic year: 2005-2006 Source: IAU from Ministry of Education, 2006
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