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

Geography

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

📚 What is the Geography program like?

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

The Geography program at Baku State University (BSU) is offered within the Faculty of Geography. It provides education in physical and human geography, geographic information systems and regional planning; the faculty's Department of Geodesy and Cartography has a history of more than 50 years. 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 GeographyGeomorphology, climate, hydrology
Human and Economic GeographyPopulation, settlement, economy
Cartography and GISMaps, remote sensing
Geography of AzerbaijanRegional geography
Regional PlanningDevelopment geography
Field PracticeFieldwork
Graduation ThesisResearch

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 at home.
  • Those aiming for a career in GIS and planning.
  • Those who want fieldwork.

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

💼 What do Geography graduates do?

Graduates work in planning agencies, GIS and mapping companies, tourism and environmental organizations and educational institutions.

Geographer and GIS specialistGeography teacher (with pedagogical training)Urban and regional planning specialistEnvironment and disaster management specialistTourism and mapping specialist
🇦🇿 In AzerbaijanMinistry of Ecology and municipalities · Mapping and GIS companies
🌍 International
Full career guide: what do Geography graduates do and where do they work?

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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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⚖️ Same program at other universities

Nakhchivan State University cheapest 1 176 $

❓ Frequently asked questions about Geography

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

01How much does Geography at Baku State University cost?
The annual tuition for Geography at Baku State University is 1 500 $.
02How long is the Geography program?
The Geography program at Baku State University lasts 4 years (48 months) and ends with a Bachelor degree.
03What is the language of instruction for Geography?
The language of instruction for Geography at Baku State University: Azerbaijani, Russian.
04Is the Geography diploma from Baku State University recognized in Türkiye?
No YKS ranking requirement applies to a YÖK recognition application for Geography. The diploma is reviewed under the YÖK Recognition and Equivalence Regulation; the final decision is made by YÖK.
05Is YKS required for admission to Geography? Can I apply without an exam?
Yes. No YKS score is required for admission to Geography 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 at Baku State University?
Azerbaijani universities do not use a minimum score or success ranking as in Türkiye. Admission to Geography at Baku State University is based on the high-school grade and a document review.
07Which documents are required to apply for Geography 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 at Baku State University, and what is the deadline?
For the 2026 academic year the application deadline for Geography 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 cheaper at other universities?
Geography is also taught at 1 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 graduates work and what do they do?
Baku State University Geography graduates work as Geographer and GIS specialist, Geography teacher (with pedagogical training), Urban and regional planning specialist, Environment and disaster management specialist. In Azerbaijan: Ministry of Ecology and municipalities, Mapping and GIS companies, Tourism Agency. 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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🪜 Other degree levels of this program

Geography — Master 1 500 $ Geography — PhD 1 600 $
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