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Pre-higher
Education System
Description of secondary
school system
At present, there are 2,676 secondary schools. In the
course of the past year, after the passing of the Law on Education, teaching
programmes have been changed to give a new content to education.
Higher Education System
Structure of system
The system of higher education in the Azerbaijan Republic
is represented by the following types of higher education institutions:
universities, institutes, colleges and conservatoires. At present, there
are 2 state and 2 non-state higher schools, with 7 branches in the different
regions of the Republic. These higher schools train specialists in 369
specialties, proceeding from 72 fields. For many years there was only a
one-stage structure of higher education in the Republic. The current two-stage
structure of higher education differs from the previous one by curricula
contents and length of the study course.
Main types of higher
education institutions in country
Type of institution:
UNIVERSITY
Type of institution:
INSTITUTE
Type of institution:
COLLEGE
Type of institution:
CONSERVATOIRE
Main laws/decrees governing
higher education
Name of law/decree:
Law on Education
Institution type: All
higher-education institutions.
Administrative structure
of higher education
Name of body:
Ministry of Education
Address:
Street: Government House
City: Baku
Postal code: 370016
Telephone: 994-12-937266
Fax: 994-12-937773
Name of body:
Council of University Presidents
Address:
Street: 11 Mehseti str.
City: Baku
Postal code: 370096
Telephone: 994-12-217927
Fax: 994-12-989379
E-Mail: hi@kunlv.baku.az
Languages of instruction
Azerbaijani, Russian
Stages and Organization of Higher
Education Studies
Higher
vocational/technical studies
The system of vocational education, which has been functioning
for more than 50 years, and which has been developed in the past years,
has improved and acquired a strong financial and technical basis, and a
highly-qualified teaching staff. At present, there are 171 vocational schools
attended by over 55,000 students, and where qualified workers are trained.
University
level studies
Stage 1:
Bachelor
Description: This stage lasts at least three-and-a-half
to four years. During this period, the students may study the humanities
and natural sciences as well as the basis of the chosen speciality.
Stage 2:
Magister
Description: During the second stage, which lasts one
to two years, students acquire in-depth knowledge in the field of humanities,
fundamental knowledge in natural sciences and professional training.
Stage 3:
Doctor
Description: The best graduates of the magister stage
are admitted to the doctoral stage. After successful completion of their
studies (2 to 3 years), they obtain the doctoral degree.
Teacher
education
Training of primary/basic
school teachers
Primary school teachers are trained at 5 regional and
1 central in-service teacher training institutes.
Training of secondary school
teachers
At present, 120548 teachers work in the system of general
education; 78% of these teachers have received higher education training.
Admissions to Higher Education
Admissions
to university level
Secondary school credential/certificate/diploma(s)
required for entry
Name of sec. school credential:
SECONDARY SCHOOL LEAVING CERTIFICATE
Total number of years of primary
and secondary school study: 11
National admission entrance
examination requirements
Name of test/exam: ENTRANCE EXAMINATION
Recognition of studies and
qualifications
Recognition of studies
completed and credentials awarded in foreign countries
Bodies primarily addressing
questions relating to the recognition of foreign credentials and studies
in higher education
Name of body: Ministry of
Education
Address:
Street: Government House
City: Baku
Postal code: 370016
Telephone: 994-12-937266
Fax: 994-12-937773
Recognition of foreign credentials
to enter a profession:
Date:
1995/1996
Source:
International Association of Universities (IAU)
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