ADA University

ADA University was established on January 13th, 2014, by the decree of President of the Republic of Azerbaijan. The University is a state higher education institution engaged in the delivery of undergraduate and graduate degree programs in addition to the advancement of research.

The University is the legal heir of the Azerbaijan Diplomatic Academy (ADA) and Information Technologies University. They were merged in January 2014 to establish ADA University.

Founded on March 6, 2006, the Azerbaijan Diplomatic Academy began offering an Advanced Foreign Service Program to diplomats of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and civil servants in the government, as of January 2007. The Academy launched its first master degree in September 2009, followed by bachelor degrees in September 2011.

In 2022, ADA University further expanded its operations through Italy-Azerbaijan University project. Established by a decree signed by President Ilham Aliyev, this new institution aims to strengthen knowledge exchange between Azerbaijan and Italy, promote innovation, and contribute to the economic development of our country.

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ADA University is a vision of the future brought to life. Ours is a community of academic excellence, accountability, shared governance, honor, integrity, transparency, diversity, collaboration, communication and social responsibility that empowers individuals to challenge conventional thinking in pursuit of new ideas. Rallying around the ADA Flag, we uphold its symbols.

Blue in the ADA Flag stands for loyalty and communication. Our loyalty to core values has been rock solid. We communicate our story well and transmit our values among ourselves through the years. White means purity of honor, integrity and transparency. We pledge to honor and live by honor. White also stands for the purity of mind, clean of prejudices, in search of knowledge and enlightenment. Red symbolizes vibrancy, change, and innovation. ADA is a thriving locale. In this volcano of ideas and initiatives, we encourage minds to erupt. We challenge static thoughts. We conquer heights through continuous learning and restless innovation of selves.