International students seeking affordable and fully funded study opportunities abroad are increasingly considering Azerbaijan as a new academic destination. Khazar University, together with the Government of Azerbaijan, has announced multiple scholarship opportunities for international students applying for Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD programs.
The scholarships for the 2026–2027 academic session include fully funded government grants, tuition fee waivers, monthly stipends, airfare support, visa assistance, and medical insurance coverage. With lower tuition and living costs compared to countries such as the USA, UK, Canada, and Australia, Azerbaijan is becoming an increasingly attractive option for international students.
Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: Azerbaijan
- University: Khazar University
- Degree Levels: Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD
- Scholarship Coverage: Fully Funded and Partial Scholarships
- Eligible Nationalities: International Students
- Funding Includes: Tuition, Stipend, Airfare, Insurance, Visa Support
- Number of Scholarships: Around 100 Grants
- Application Deadline: June 30
- Programs Available: Multiple Academic Fields
Degree Level
The scholarship opportunities are available for students applying to:
Available Subjects
Students from various academic backgrounds can apply, including:
- Engineering
- Information Technology
- Business Administration
- International Relations
- Computer Science
- Social Sciences
- Research-based postgraduate programs
- Management Studies
Benefits
Selected students may receive the following benefits:
- Full tuition fee coverage
- Monthly living stipend
- International airfare support
- Medical insurance
- Visa-related expense coverage
- Tuition fee waivers of 25%, 50%, or 75%
- Access to English-medium education
- Research and academic support opportunities
Azerbaijan Government Scholarship Program
One of the major opportunities is the Heydar Aliyev International Education Grant Program, which supports international students studying in Azerbaijani universities.
Under this program, selected applicants can receive:
- Full tuition support
- Monthly financial assistance
- Air ticket coverage
- Medical insurance
- Visa expense support
- The Azerbaijani government plans to award approximately 100 educational grants annually to international students.
- Khazar University Tuition Waiver Scholarships
Students who are not selected for full government scholarships may still receive financial support directly from Khazar University through merit-based tuition waivers.
The university may offer:
- 25% tuition waiver
- 50% tuition waiver
- 75% tuition waiver
- Students are automatically considered for these scholarships during the admission process, so a separate application is usually not required.
- Special Scholarship for Female Researchers
- The Nailekhanim Foundation Scholarship is another important opportunity available for talented female students pursuing Master’s or PhD studies.
This scholarship is designed for academically strong female researchers who demonstrate:
- Excellent academic performance
- Strong English language proficiency
- Leadership potential
- Interest in academic research
- Applicants are required to submit a motivational essay focusing on female leadership and social impact.
Eligible Nationalities
The scholarships are open to students from:
- Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) member countries
- Non-Aligned Movement countries
- Small Island Developing States
- Countries with historical or cultural ties to Azerbaijan
- Other eligible international applicants
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must generally meet the following requirements:
- Apply for admission to an eligible program at Khazar University
- Hold relevant academic qualifications for the selected degree level
- Demonstrate strong academic performance
- Meet English language requirements
- Submit required documents before the deadline
- Graduate applicants may also need research proposals and recommendation letters
Application Procedure
- Students may be asked to submit:
- Academic transcripts
- Degree certificates
- Passport copy
- English language proficiency proof
- Motivation letter or essay
- Recommendation letters
- Research proposal for graduate programs
- Updated CV or resume
How to Apply
To apply for the scholarships, applicants should follow these steps:
- Select an eligible degree program at Khazar University.
- Prepare all required academic and personal documents.
- Complete the university admission application.
- Apply for relevant scholarship opportunities if required.
- Submit supporting documents before the deadline.
- Wait for admission and scholarship evaluation results.
- Students are encouraged to begin preparations early because competition for fully funded opportunities is expected to increase.
Why Study in Azerbaijan?
Azerbaijan is becoming a growing educational destination because of:
- Affordable living costs
- Increasing international scholarships
- English-medium academic programs
- Expanding research opportunities
- Lower competition compared to major Western destinations
- Cultural diversity and international student support
- Khazar University is particularly recognized for its international collaborations and globally focused academic environment.
Application Deadline
The last date to apply for the Nailekhanim Foundation Scholarship is June 30.
- Applicants interested in Azerbaijan government scholarships and Khazar University admissions are advised to apply as early as possible.