About Qafqaz University: Qafqaz University was founded in 1993 with the approval of Council of Ministers. This way, Turkish businessmen started their voluntary contributions to educational services through Cag Educational in Azerbaijan after its independence. Qafqaz University, which is one the leading universities of Azerbaijan continues its efforts as a world university. “The number of international students applying to Qafqaz University is increasing each year. In addition to students from Turkey, Russia, Turkmenistan, Georgia, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Iran and Kuwait, students from Korea, Ukraine, Peru, Indonesia, Myanmar, Yemen, Chad and Mozambique are adding color to our university. Graduates of Qafqaz University are employed or continue their education in 67 countries of the world. 85 percent of our alumni are employed soon after graduation in their fields of specialty. These achievements are the result of the high quality education and experience given to our students by our faculty members as well as Career Planning Center, International Relations Office. Technical opportunities of Qafqaz University are quite rich. Along with the technical material base, another important asset of the university is its high quality professors and teachers. Almost all of the teachers have international experience. With that purpose, professors and teachers are sent abroad frequently to get up-to-date experience. The technology park built at Qafqaz university has been operating for the past 4 years. Within the techno-park, new idea competitions have been held 3 times, winners of the competitions have started partnerships with businesses in Azerbaijan or in Silicon Valley. Many Azerbaijani companies are represented at technology park of Qafqaz University. This year “Kochsystem” company of Turkey joined QU Techno-park and laucnhed innovative research projects in partnership with faculty members and students of Qafqaz University. Moreover this year, two automobiles have been developed which operate using solar power – one of them a race car and the other one a regular car. It must be noted that in addition to the teachers of Mechanical Engineering Department, about 40 students of the same departments have took part in the development of these automobiles. Educational System Qafqaz University is the first and the only leading educational institution authorized by the Ministry of Education of Azerbaijan to have a ‘Distinguished Status’ in applying its own curriculum. Accordingly the programs of Turkish and western universities have been taken as a model in preparing the curriculum. In doing so, a ‘credit system’ was put into practice for the first time in Azerbaijan. The University offers B.A, M.A., M.Sc., doctoral programs and MBA program that was put into action. Faculties: Undergraduate 1.Engineering: •Chemical Engineering •Computer Engineering •Industrial Engineering •Information Technology and Systems 2.Economics and Administrative Sciences: •International Relations •Business Administration •Public Administration •World Economy •Management •Finance •Region Studies 3.Pedagogy: •Azerbaijani Language and Literature •English Language and Literature •Turkish Language and Literature •Arabic Language and Literature •Physics Education •Chemistry Education •Mathematics Teaching •Mathematics and Informatics Education •Translation and Interpretation •Primary School Education Graduate To accomplish a bachelor’s degree is a terrific achievement in itself, however changing nature of the organizations and workplaces, employees with distinct skills and competencies, challenging socio-economic environment, increased demand of work specialization and technical skills, etc. puts pressure on our lives urging inevitability of getting right master level degree from the right Higher Education Institution. Graduate program opportunities at Qafqaz University build a great incentive for students to explore more specific areas through research and teaching. Some of the learning outcomes of a graduate level education can be denoted as: •Development of independent research skills •Promoting new models and techniques of research methods •Promoting knowledge sharing and dissemination of research and development activities •Understanding the impact of the technological innovations in a global and societal context •Understanding the necessity of the life-long learning The school currently offers four-semester master programs with thesis, four-semester MBA program (Master of Business Administration) three-semester MBA programs without a thesis. Master Programs: 1.Primary school Education 2.Turkish Language and Literature 3.English Language and Literature 4.Arabic Language and Literature 5.Azerbaijan Literature 6.Azerbaijan Language 7.Translation and Interpretation 8.International Relations 9.International Economic Relation 10.Economy and management of manufacturing and service sectors 11.Finance managment 12.Business 13.Public Administration 14.Differential Equations 15.Computational mathematics 16.Mathematical analysis 17.Computer Engineering 18.İnformation Systems managment 19.Machine and Mechanisms theory 20.Thermal Physics and Molecular Physics 21.Organic Chemistry 22.Chemistry and Technology of basic organic synthesis 23.Environmental protection and rational use of natural resources MBA Programs: 1.Education Management 2.Organization and Management in Business Preparatory School Qafqaz University provides language courses through the Coordinating Unit for Language Teaching (CULT) for those who are not sufficient enough in their language skills. CULT aims to equip first-year students with sufficient language skills required by their departments (English, Turkish, Azerbaijani or Arabic). If no IELTS/TOEFL score is presented during the admission process, students are required to enter a proficiency test before the classes start in order to determine their level. The ones who pass language proficiency test of the primary language required by the department can start their classes directly; otherwise students are divided into level groups in the first year for the improvement of language skills. Students can take the proficiency test four times in an academic year, one at the beginning of the year (in September), one at the end of the first semester (in January), one at the end of the academic year (in June) and one at the end of the summer school. Admission Requirements for the International Students 1.Petition to the Rector 2.High school/university diploma & transcript You should provide originals of your High School Diploma & Transcript. No copies are accepted. Otherwise your application will not be evaluated. 3.Health certificate No application will be processed until health certificate is provided. Only originals will be accepted. 4.Copy of the passport or ID card Copy of passport or ID card should be clear enough. Passports/IDs with unclear or excessively dark images will not be accepted. 5.Passport size photo Photo should be passport size and be taken within the last 6 months maximum. 6.Reference letters Students are required to submit at least 2 reference letters. Only signed and notarized (sealed) originals will be accepted. 7.Language Certificate(s) (IELTS, TOEFL) 8.Other Certificates Curriculum Vitae (CV) (only for Postgraduate and Ph.D. candidates) Please make sure that your Curriculum Vitae includes your personal information, educational background, skills/abilities and hobbies/interests. Statement of Purpose (only for Postgraduate and Ph.D candidates) Statement of Purpose should include the major you are willing to study, your supportive ideas why you want to study in that specific field, and also your thoughts on how you think it will contribute to your future. Documents should be in English. If you are a citizen of a non-English speaking country, please have your documents translated and notarized in an official notary office. Qafqaz University admission plans for 2016-2017 academic year (Undergraduate candidates) Tuition fees and discounts (Manats) for international students Tuition fees vary depending on the field of study and majors. It is subject to change each year. Below table illustrates the tuition of undergraduate degree majors for the educational year of 2016-2017. Note: There is 50% discount for international students. To see the exchange rates of Azerbaijani manat (AZN) to any other currency please visit an official website of the Central Bank of Azerbaijan Republic (http://en.cbar.az/). Qafqaz University admission plans for 2016-2017 academic year (Graduate candidates) Tuition fees for all departments (Master and MBA) in 2016-2017 academic year are $1500 . Note:The hostel accommodation fee (with health insurance) - $ 1,500 (per year)