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INSTITUTION TYPES & CREDENTIALS
Types of higher education institutions:
University
Academy
Institute
College
Conservatoire
School leaving and higher education credentials:
Certificate of
General Education
Bakalavr
Diploma of
Specialist
Kandidat Nauk
Magistr
Doctorate (PhD)
Doktor Nauk
STRUCTURE OF EDUCATION SYSTEM
Pre-higher education:
Structure of school system:
Primary
Length of program in years:
5
Age
level from:
10
to: 15
Certificate/diploma awarded:
Certificate of
Primary Education
Elementary
Length of program in years:
4
Age
level from:
6
to: 10
Higher
Secondary
Type
of school providing this education:
High School
Length of program in years:
2
Age
level from:
15
to: 17
Certificate/diploma awarded:
Certificate of
General Education
School education:
Elementary
education lasts for four years (Grades 1 to 4). It is followed by
primary education which lasts for five years (Grades 5 to 9) and
leads to the Certificate of Primary Education. Secondary education
or high school lasts for two years (Grades 10-11). At the end,
pupils receive a Certificate of General Education. To enter
universities, they must pass a National Entrance Examination. After
Grade 9, pupils may opt for specialized secondary education and
enter professional lyceums, where they study for three years, or
technical and vocational schools, where they study for one or two
years. Professional lyceums offer both vocational and general
education courses while the others only offer technical/vocational
courses. After passing a State final examination, pupils are given
the title of "minor specialists".
Higher education:
The system of
higher education in the Azerbaijan Republic consists of the
following types of state or private institutions: universities,
academies, institutes, colleges and conservatoires. One of the most
important reforms is the transition to a multi-level system of
higher professional education in compliance with the Law on
Education. This reform began in 1993. Institutions have the right to
choose their approach to the multi-level education of specialists,
determine the contents of this education, and draw up academic plans
for these disciplines. Several institutions have started to offer
the Magister as from 1997. The only restrictions are those imposed
by the requirements of state educational standards to maintain a
minimum of knowledge. The institutions' right to autonomy is
guaranteed by the Law on Education. They have acquired independence
in financial and management matters. They can therefore obtain their
own financial resources.
Main
laws/decrees governing higher education:
Decree: Law
on Education Year: 1992
Concerns:
All higher education institutions.
Languages of instruction:
Russian, English,
Azerbaijani
Stages of studies:
University level studies:
University level first stage:
Bakalavr:
This stage lasts
for four years and leads to the Bachelor's Degree or Bakalavr.
During this period, students may study the Humanities and Natural
Sciences as well as the basis of the chosen speciality. The Diploma
of Specialist which used to be awarded after five years is being
phased out.
University level second stage:
Magistr:
During the second
stage, which lasts between one-and-a-half and two years and leads
to the Master's Degree or Magistr, students acquire in-depth
knowledge and professional training in the Humanities and in
Natural Sciences. The Kandidat Nauk (aspirantura) which used to be
awarded after three years' postgraduate study is being phased out.
University level third stage:
Doctor:
The best graduates
of the Master stage are admitted to the doctoral stage. After
successful completion of their studies (two or three years), they
obtain the Doctoral degree (PhD). The Doktor Nauk, which used to be
awarded by thesis after the Kandidat Nauk, is being phased out.
Teacher education:
Training of secondary school teachers
Teachers are
university graduates. They are mostly trained at the Azerbaijan
State Pedagogical University and the Ganja State Pedagogical
University.
NATIONAL BODIES
Administration & co-ordination:
Responsible authorities:
Ministry of
Education
Head: Misir Mardanov, Minister
Administrative officer: Ilham Pirmamedor, Head of Executive Office
International relations: Mahir Aliyev, Head of International
Relations Department
prosp. Katai 49
Baku 370008
Azerbaijan
Tel:
994(12)
93-72-66
Fax:
994(12)
93-77-73 994(12) 93-55-01
EMail:
edu_min@azeri.com
WWW:
http://edu.gov.az
Council of
University Presidents
Head: Hamlet Isaxanli, President and Founder
Administrative officer: Isaxan Isayev, Assistant to the Chancellor
International relations: Afgan Abdullayev, Head of International
Relations Office
Mehseti 11
Baku 370096
Azerbaijan
Tel:
+994(12)
21-79-27
Fax:
+994(12)
98-93-79
EMail:
hamlet@khazar.org
contact@khazar.org
WWW:
http://www.khazar.org
ADMISSIONS TO HIGHER EDUCATION
Admission to university-level studies
Name
of secondary school credential required:
Certificate of
General Education
Entrance exams required:
Students must sit
for an National Entrance examination
Recognition of studies & qualifications:
Studies pursued in foreign countries (bodies dealing with
recognition of foreign credentials):
ENIC, Ministry of
Education
Head: Azad Akhoundov, Expert in Charge of ENIC
49
Khatai Avenue
Baku 370008
Azerbaijan
Tel:
994(12)
93-66-60 994(12) 93-72-66
Fax:
994(12)
93-80-97
WWW:
http://edu.gov.az
References to further information on foreign student admissions and
recognition of studies
Title:
Handbook on Diplomas, Degrees and other Certificates in Higher
Education in Asia and the Pacific
Publisher:
UNESCO PROAP
Year
of publication:
1998
STUDENT LIFE
Student expenses and financial aid
Student costs:
Home
students tuition fees: Minimum:
500000 (Azerbaijan
Manat)
Maximum:
8000000 (Azerbaijan Manat)
GRADING SYSTEM
Usual grading system in secondary school
Full
Description:
1-5: 5: excellent;
4: good; 3: pass; 2: unsatisfactory; 1: totally unsatisfactory
Highest on scale:
5
Pass/fail level:
3
Lowest on scale:
1
Main
grading system used by higher education institutions
Full
Description:
1-5: 5: excellent;
4: good; 3: pass; 2: unsatisfactory; 1: totally unsatisfactory
Highest on scale:
5
Pass/fail level:
3
Lowest on scale:
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