Accreditations and Rankings

ADA University is accredited by the Accreditation Council of the Ministry of Science and Education.

During the process of institutional reaccreditation in 2023, ADA University received the highest possible score (“uyğundur” / “appropriate”). Institutional reaccreditation was conducted based on the decision No KQ-05, which was approved by the Board of the Ministry of Science and Education on September 30, 2022. The reaccreditation process covered seven major criteria, namely strategic development, quality assurance, training and education, scientific research, management system, infrastructure, and internationalization.

The accreditation status was granted for 5 years.

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ADA University School of Business BBA and MBA programs have been accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).

ACBSP accreditation evaluates aspects of leadership, strategic planning, relationships with stakeholders, quality of academic programs, faculty credentials, and educational support to determine whether the business programs offer a rigorous educational experience and demonstrate continuous quality improvement.

Find more information about the ADA University accreditation on the ACBSP website. 

ADA University has recently started the process of institutional accreditation with QAA.

ADA University has recently passed the second stage of the QAA accreditation process (Scoping Stage) and needs to successfully complete two further stages to be granted institutional accreditation status by QAA. Seeking accreditation with QAA allows ADA University to maintain its hybrid identity – remaining true to its origins as a proud part of Azerbaijan and its rapid development, while simultaneously continuing to grow and excel as an internationally competitive and recognized institution of higher education.

ADA University has been ranked in the recently published THE (Times Higher Education) Impact Rankings 2024.

The THE Impact Rankings assess compliance with the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Out of more than 1,600 institutions worldwide, ADA was ranked among the top 300 universities in the SDG 4 Ranking (“Quality Education”).

Find ADA University section on the THE website.

Anthology certified ADA University as the first Center of Excellence.

In November 2022, ADA University has become the first institution of higher education worldwide to be certified as an Anthology Center of Excellence in Digital Teaching and Learning. This certification confirms the University as a regional partner of Anthology and a leader in the digital transformation of teaching and learning, disseminating best practices to other institutions of higher education across and beyond Azerbaijan.

Find ADA University on the Anthology website.