Applications are now open for one of the best free scholarships in Azerbaijan. The scholarship that will be explained in this article is Azerbaijan Government Scholarship. This scholarship offers the chance to all student form all nations to apply and get the chance to study in Italy. Through the Azerbaijan Government Scholarship you have the chance to study in one of the most popular and known universities in Azerbaijan.
Introduction to the Azerbaijan Government Scholarship
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of Science and Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan are pleased to announce the “Heydar Aliyev – International Education Grant Program” for 2025-2026 academic year. The higher education scholarship by the Government of Azerbaijan will be offered on an annual basis for a period of 5 years. The program honours the memory of Heydar Aliyev – the National Leader of Azerbaijan.
“Heydar Aliyev – International Education Grant Program” (hereinafter “Scholarship”) established by the decree of H.E. Ilham Aliyev, the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan on 8 July 2023, provides an excellent opportunity for selected candidates to study in the leading universities of Azerbaijan at the preparatory courses, undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, general medicine/medical residency programs.
The objective of the program is to contribute to the development of human capital in other countries and to support the education of foreign nationals in higher education institutions of Azerbaijan by granting scholarships on full-time basis at the Bachelor’s (including general medicine education), Master’s (including medical residency), Doctoral levels, as well as the preparatory courses.
Details about the Azerbaijan Government Scholarship
- Country: Azerbaijan.
- Donor: Azerbaijan Government.
- Who can apply? Students of all nationalities.
- The academic degrees you can obtain: You can obtain a bachelor’s degree, a master’s degree, or a doctorate degree.
Important Dates:
- Submission of applications (first stage) to the relevant government authorities of the applicant’s country (Ministries, Embassies, etc.): From March 15 to May 15, 2025.
- Review and evaluation of candidates by the respective government authorities: From May 16 to May 31, 2025.
- Registration of applications (second stage): From June 1 to June 15, 2025.
- Review and evaluation of candidates: From June 16 to July 15, 2025.
- Notification of the selected candidates: From July 16 to July 31, 2025.
- Start of academic year: September 15, 2025.
- Last date for the arrival in the Republic of Azerbaijan: September 30, 2025.
Available programs
The Azerbaijani Government Scholarship offers all students wishing to study in Azerbaijan the opportunity to choose one of the available study programs. Below, you can learn about all the study programs available under this free scholarship:
- Bachelor’s Program (4-5 years): This period is determined based on educational programs approved for each specialty.
- General medicine Program (5-6 years): This period is determined based on educational programs approved for each specialty.
- Master’s Program (1.5-2 years): This period is determined based on educational programs approved for each specialty.
- Medical Residency Program (2-5 years): This period is determined based on educational programs approved for each specialty.
- Doctoral (PhD) Program 3 years.
The duration of preparatory courses range from 6 months to 1 year and is determined by the higher education institution.
After we have listed all the study programs offered by the Azerbaijan Government Scholarship, this is a great opportunity to obtain a free scholarship to study in Europe for free. Don’t miss the opportunity to apply.
Benefits of the Azerbaijan Government Scholarship
Tuition fees:
- Tuition fee and language preparatory courses (in accordance with the language of instruction) for the study period at the undergraduate, graduate, general medicine, medical residency, doctoral level.
International flights:
- An international economy class flight ticket to Baku, Azerbaijan (from the country of origin) and from Azerbaijan (to the country of origin respectively) once a year.
Monthly allowance:
- Monthly allowance of 800 AZN (470 USD)* for accommodation, daily expenses, educational materials (10 months each year, except July and August).
Medical insurance:
- Yearly allowance of 200 AZN (117 USD)* for the medical care and medication during the study period in the Republic of Azerbaijan.
Visa and registration:
- A single entry visa to the Republic of Azerbaijan, as well as, a temporary residence permit for the stay in the country for the period of each academic year.
The Azerbaijan government scholarship offers various benefits to attract students to study in Azerbaijan. Don’t miss this opportunity and apply now for the Azerbaijan government scholarship.
Eligibility
- Undergraduate and general medicine programs – foreign nationals below 35 years as of 15.09.2025
- Graduate and medical residency programs – foreign nationals below 40 years as of 15.09.2025;
- Doctoral programs – foreign nationals below 45 years as of 15.09.2025
Required Documents
1. Completed nomination form (for the first stage of application process).
2. Copy of Diplomas and Transcripts from prior High School or Higher Education Institution. The applicant’s academic marks (GPA) of the previous degree(s) of study (general secondary education, bachelor’s degree, general medicine education, master’s degree, medical residency) must not be less than 70 (on a scale of 0 to 100 or 7 on a scale of 10 or equivalent) of the relevant marking system;
3. Copy of the medical certificate (including HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis B/C tests).
4. Copy of a valid passport that confirms the applicant’s identification information.
5. CV or Resume.
6. Proficiency in the language of study (to whom wants to study in English):
– Applicants willing to study in English are required to have following scores:
– For undergraduate programs minimum IELTS 5 (TOEFL 40).
– For postgraduate programs minimum IELTS 5.5 (TOEFL 50).
– The language of study of the previous education must be English.
– Applicants willing to study in Russian – proof of language proficiency or the language of study of the previous education must be Russian;
– Applicants willing to study in Turkish – proof of language proficiency or the language of study of the previous education must be in Turkish;
– Applicants willing to study in Azerbaijani – proof of the English, Russian or Turkish language or the language of study of the previous education must be English, Russian or Turkish.
The higher education institution may examine the candidate’s proficiency for the applied level of education and proficiency in the language of study.
7. Motivation letter.
8. Local and international awards (if available).