Azerbaijan has officially announced the opening of his Heydar Aliyev – International Education Grant program for the Academic Year 2025–2026 and offers fully funded scholarships to students from around the world, including Pakistan.
The program, which has been administered jointly by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Science and Education, aims to strengthen global human capital and promote academic and cultural exchanges with Azerbaijan.
The initiative is named in honor of Heydar Aliyev, Azerbaijan’s national leader, and reflects the country’s obligation to promote educational diplomacy and promote international partnerships.
The Heydar Aliyev scholarship is open to students seeking to pursue higher education at different academic levels and in several disciplines. The program covers:
Bachelor’s degrees and general medicine programs (4-6 years)
Master’s degrees and medical residence programs (1.5-5 years)
PhD. -Programs (3 years)
Preparatory language and foundation courses (6 months to 1 year)
Each year, 100 international students are elected to participate in the program, which is set to continue for the next five years.
Fellow provides an extensive financial package including:
Full teaching gear, including preparatory courses
Round-Trip International Airfare to and from Baku
A monthly scholarship of 800 AZN (approximately USD 470) for living costs (for 10 months annually)
Annual Medical Insurance worth 200 AZN (approx. USD 117)
Visa Issuing and supporting residence permit throughout the duration of the study
Criteria for eligibility
The program is open to applicants from:
Member States in the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC)
Member States in the non-adjusted movement (NAM)
Small Island Developing States (Sids)
Countries with cultural, historical or ethnic ties to Azerbaijan
Candidates must also meet specific age requirements:
Undergraduate/General Medicine: Under 35 years old
Master/Medical Residency: Under 40 years old
PhD: Under 45 years old
In addition, applicants must demonstrate a strong academic performance with a minimum GPA of 70%and skills in the language of instruction – English, Russian, Turkish or Azerbaijani.
Application process and timeline
The application procedure is divided into two key phases:
First Phase – National Nomination
March 15 – May 15, 2025: Applicants must submit the necessary documents to their respective national authorities, such as ministries or embassies.
Second Phase – Centralized Registration
June 1 – June 15, 2025: Nominated candidates register through the study in Azerbaijan Centralized Admission Service (SIACAS) via portal.edu.az.
Final choice and enrollment
June 16 – July 15, 2025: Review and evaluation of submitted applications.
July 16 – 31 July 2025: Notification of selected candidates.
September 15, 2025: Academic year is officially beginning.
September 30, 2025: Final Arrival Deadline in Azerbaijan.
Apply now
Interested candidates can access detailed information and application guidelines through the official program numbers.
This scholarship represents a significant opportunity for international students to pursue world -class education while contributing to Azerbaijan’s growing academic and diplomatic commitment on the global scene.
