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Baku State University
Baku State University
Baku State University Baku · 1919

Geography Teaching

Admissions open Bachelor 4 years Education & Pedagogy Azerbaijani Russian Full-Time Education
1 500 $ Annual tuition

📚 What is the Geography Teaching program like?

Baku State University — what is taught, how the program progresses, what graduates become

The Geography Teacher Education program at Baku State University (BSU) is offered within the Faculty of Geography. It trains middle and high school geography teachers; subject courses are taught at the Faculty of Geography. Azerbaijani and Russian groups are available.

Baku State University (BSU), founded in 1919 by decision of the Parliament of the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic, is the country's first and oldest university: 16 faculties, 127 departments, about 26,000 students, 1,500 faculty members and nearly 1,000 international students. Ranked 688th in the QS World University Rankings 2026, it is first in Azerbaijan and the leader in the South Caucasus; it received 5 stars in the QS Stars audit. Nobel laureate physicist Lev Landau and Azerbaijan's founding leader Heydar Aliyev studied at this university. It has cooperation agreements with Middle East Technical University (METU), Moscow State, Indiana and Vienna universities.

No entrance exam score is required for admission; applicants submit an application letter (stating the department and language of instruction), an apostilled high school diploma and transcript with a notarized Azerbaijani translation, a medical report (HIV, Hepatitis B and C) and a passport valid for at least 1.5 years. The program lasts 4 years (8 semesters, 240 ECTS) and ends with a bachelor's (bakalavr) diploma; the language of instruction is Azerbaijani, and Russian and English groups also open in many departments. Students whose language level is not sufficient first enter a 1-year preparatory class. The Department for Work with Foreign Students, established in 2019, supports the visa, residence permit and adaptation processes.

What you will learn

DepartmentScope
Physical and Human GeographySubject knowledge
Cartography and GISMap reading
Geography Teaching MethodsCourse design
Pedagogy and Educational PsychologyLearning theories
Educational TechnologiesDigital maps
School PracticeInternship

The first 2 years cover the core courses of the field, a foreign language and general courses; years 3 and 4 cover specialization courses, electives, practical training/internship and the graduation thesis.

Who this program is for

  • Students who could not get a place in geography teacher education at home.
  • Those aiming for a teaching career.
  • Those interested in geography.

Source: bsu.edu.az (official site and faculty sites); QS World University Rankings 2026

💼 What do Geography Teaching graduates do?

Graduates work as geography teachers and instructors at educational institutions.

Geography Teaching teacher (secondary school)Private and international school teacherTutoring centre teacherPrivate and online tutorEducation content developer
🇦🇿 In AzerbaijanState and private schools in Azerbaijan · International schools in Baku
🌍 International
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📋 Required documents

High School Diploma (Apostilled)
High School Transcript (Apostilled)
Valid Passport Scan
Hepatitis B, C and HIV test results

📅 Intake

Fall 2026 — deadline: 15.10.2026
General admission for international students.
Spring 2027 — deadline: 30.01.2027
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❓ Frequently asked questions about Geography Teaching

Baku State University — the most common questions about the Geography Teaching program, with up-to-date answers

01How much does Geography Teaching at Baku State University cost?
The annual tuition for Geography Teaching at Baku State University is 1 500 $.
02How long is the Geography Teaching program?
The Geography Teaching program at Baku State University lasts 4 years (48 months) and ends with a Bachelor degree.
03What is the language of instruction for Geography Teaching?
The language of instruction for Geography Teaching at Baku State University: Azerbaijani, Russian.
04Is the Geography Teaching diploma from Baku State University recognized in Türkiye?
No YKS ranking requirement applies to a YÖK recognition application for Geography Teaching. The diploma is reviewed under the YÖK Recognition and Equivalence Regulation; the final decision is made by YÖK. As Geography Teaching is a regulated profession, extra conditions may apply to practise in Türkiye after recognition.
05Is YKS required for admission to Geography Teaching? Can I apply without an exam?
Yes. No YKS score is required for admission to Geography Teaching at Baku State University. You apply with your high-school diploma and transcript; the university reviews the documents and may hold an online interview.
06What is the minimum score (taban puanı) for Geography Teaching at Baku State University?
Azerbaijani universities do not use a minimum score or success ranking as in Türkiye. Admission to Geography Teaching at Baku State University is based on the high-school grade and a document review.
07Which documents are required to apply for Geography Teaching at Baku State University?
4 documents are required: High School Diploma (Apostilled), High School Transcript (Apostilled), Valid Passport Scan, Hepatitis B, C and HIV test results. Translation and certification of documents are covered by the WSEC service package.
08When are admissions for Geography Teaching at Baku State University, and what is the deadline?
For the 2026 academic year the application deadline for Geography Teaching at Baku State University is 15.10.2026.
09Is there a dormitory for Baku State University students, and how much is it?
There are 1 dormitory options near Baku State University with placement through WSEC; monthly prices start from 100 $.
10Is Geography Teaching cheaper at other universities?
Geography Teaching is also taught at 2 other universities in Azerbaijan. The lowest annual tuition is 1 176 $ at Nakhchivan State University; Baku State University is listed at 1 500 $ per year.
11Where do Geography Teaching graduates work and what do they do?
Baku State University Geography Teaching graduates work as Geography Teaching teacher (secondary school), Private and international school teacher, Tutoring centre teacher, Private and online tutor. In Azerbaijan: State and private schools in Azerbaijan, International schools in Baku, Tutoring and education centres. Abroad, the diploma is recognized through the procedure of the destination country; WSEC provides free guidance on the documents.
12Does applying to Baku State University through WSEC cost anything, and how does it work?
The application is free and creates no obligation. Your documents are reviewed within 1 business day and, if eligible, the Baku State University invitation letter is obtained. Visa, airport pickup, dormitory placement and residence permit are handled under the WSEC service package.
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