Azerbaijan State University of Economics

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Located in Baku, Azerbaijan, the Azerbaijan State University of Economics is the leading public higher education institution in the country specializing in economics, finance, and business administration. The university is best known for its robust Faculty of Economics and Business, offering a wide array of specialized undergraduate and graduate degrees designed to meet contemporary market demands. For international students, UNEC provides an increasingly globalized learning environment featuring dedicated English-taught programs across several major disciplines, backed by an International Cooperation Department that handles admissions, visa support, and student integration. A standout distinctive characteristic of the institution is its International School of Economics (ISESS), which operates entirely in English and partners with various European universities to offer dual-degree pathways. International students benefit from affordable tuition rates, a vibrant campus life in the heart of Baku's commercial hub, and comprehensive academic advising tailored to non-native speakers navigating the local higher education landscape.

Background

Azerbaijan State University of Economics (abbreviated as UNEC; Azerbaijani: Azərbaycan Dövlət İqtisad Universiteti) is a public university located in Baku, Azerbaijan. Founded in 1930, as a specialised economic institution in Soviet Azerbaijan, it is currently one of the largest and oldest educational institutions in Transcaucasia. UNEC, employing more than 1000 academic staff, including 120 professors and 600 associate professors, has 22 thousand students in 14 faculties across 5 branches in Baku, Zagatala, and Derbent. The University is a full member of the European University Association, Federation of the Universities of the Islamic World, University Council of Organization of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation and Eurasian Association of Universities.

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