Foreign student
How to apply
International students wishing to study at Mingachevir State University must apply directly from their home countries via https://portal.edu.az/.
To do this, they must register on the platform and upload the necessary documents to the system. If you have any questions regarding the application, you can contact the Office of International Cooperation of the University (iro@mdu.edu.az).
The tuition fee for admission to Bachelor and Master degrees range from 1200 to 2000 AZN. However, it is subject to changes in accordance with the decision of the University authority.
Requirements for Bachelor Admissions
- Application form
- Certificate of completion of Secondary School
- Resume (CV)
- Health certificate
- Copy of the National Passport
Requirements for Master`s Admissions
- Application form
- Bachelor’s degree
- Official academic transcript
- Letter of intent
- Curriculum vitae (CV)
- Health certificate
- Copy of the National Passport
- Letter of recommendation
All necessary documents in another language must be translated into English by the official translation service and have a notary confirmation.
Visa / Migration
Mingachevir State University will send an Invitation Letter to successful applicants, which they will submit to the Embassy to apply for visa to Azerbaijan. It is mandatory for all students coming to Azerbaijan for a period longer than three months to obtain a student visa in the country of residence before travelling to Azerbaijan. Please check with the Azerbaijan Embassy for a full list of required documents. International students should obtain a student visa valid for 3 (three) months before their arrival. A month before the expiration of visa they will apply for a residence permit which will enable them to live in the country for a year. The Office of International Cooperation will assist you in receiving the residence permit (“migration card”).
If you have additional questions, you can contact the International Cooperation Department (info@mdu.edu.az). We will be happy to help you.
Foundation courses
List of proper documents for Admission to Foundation Courses
• An application form
• A notarized copy of the document on completion of secondary education- original copy
• Copy of passport -2 copies
• 3×4 size photo- 8 photos required
• Medical certificate
• Reference confirming non-infection of AIDS
• Curriculum vitae (CV)
Admission for Foundation Courses is held by the International Cooperation Office of MDU. Admission is available throughout the year. The tuition fee for Foundation Courses is 1200 AZN. It is subject to changes in accordance with the decision of University authority.
Prospective international students, who wish to study at MSU have to firstly apply MSU International Cooperation Office (iro@mdu.edu.az). After submitting proper documents, the student will be accepted to Foundation Courses of Mingachevir State University. They will be taught regular language courses. Applicants, who have completed Foundation courses successfully, will receive an official Certificate recognized by Ministry of Science and Education which enables them to apply for a degree to study throughout Azerbaijan.
Handbook for international students
As a dinamic university, we constantly conduct surveys on the assessment of our services offered for international students. Thus, we enhance the quality of our services based on survey results in order to meet the requirement of global era.
Living and Accommodation Costs
The average cost of living in Mingachevir range from 400 to 450 AZN per month including accommodation, groceries, utilities and other expenses(transportation, social activities, etc.).
- Hotel cost: 50-140 Azn
- Transport costs: Taxi 2-5 Azn
- Bus: 0.50 Azn (inner city), Baku- Mingachevir: 13 AZN by bus
- Food cost in restaurants and cafes : Lunch 5-8 Azn near university
Health Insurance
MSU international team provides international students with proper assistance with regard to health insurance.
