Each year, we receive a significant number of applications. We remain highly selective with an emphasis on outstanding academic achievement and potential for growth. Diversity is a core value of ADA University. We admit students from all corners of Azerbaijan and from around the world, who in turn learn from each other.
| School of IT and Engineering | School of Business | School of Public and International Affairs | School of Law |
| • Computer Science | •Business Administration | • International Studies | • Law |
| • Information Technology | • Economics | • Public Affairs | |
| • Computer Engineering | • Finance | • Communication and Digital Media | |
| • Mathematics | |||
| • Electrical and Electronics Engineering | |||
| • Computer Science and Business Analytics |
Undergraduate application process is different for the citizens of Azerbaijan and international students.
Candidates who have Permanent Living Permit in Azerbaijan must follow the same application process as citizens of Azerbaijan.
Candidates who have double citizenship that includes Azerbaijani citizenship, must follow the same application process as citizens of Azerbaijan.
Admission process for international students consists of 3 stages:
You must complete ADA online application form and upload supportive documents mentioned below:
Once you have completed your online application and uploaded all documents, submit your application by paying a non-refundable application fee of 40 AZN. Late application deadline is July 1.
ADA University has an admission policy based on a holistic review. Shortlisted applicants are invited for an evaluative interview which is held in English. Admission Committee reviews applicant's prior academic records, intellectual capacity, potential for growth, career focus and ability to succeed in ADA University. Interview serves as a final step of admission process and final decisions are made based on the applicant’s interview results.
ADA University offers Alimardan bay Topchubashov fellowship for international students as a financial aid. To apply for the scholarship, you must submit ADA University application form by April 1. Find more information here.
If you are applying with SEC (State Examination Center) test results, you must submit ADA University Online Application Form and complete SEC application process. Minimum score of 400 is required in SEC Test for Group I, II and III to be eligible for program choice.
ADA University application process
As part of your application, you will be required to submit the following documents:
Azerbaijani citizens applying through SEC are encouraged to submit one of the English proficiency exams results (IELTS 6.0/ TOEFL 75/ PTE 50/ Duolingo 95) to be exempt from the English for Academic and Professional Purposes Program (EAPP) upon admission to ADA University.
To apply with SAT test results, you must complete the application process of ADA University and State Examination Center (SEC) before June 18, 2023.
ADA University does not admit students with SAT scores to the Law program (LLB).
*SAT candidates are admitted based on both SAT scores and the Azerbaijani Language exam result (min. 50 scores).
ADA University application process
If you are applying with SAT test results, you must submit ADA University Online Application Form and complete ADA application process.
*All SAT scores must be sent electronically from College Board before the deadline to ADA University (Code:7799).
State Examination Center Application process
Students applying with SAT scores are required to complete SEC application process, too.
1. Submit SEC online application form (dates are announced by SEC);
2. Send SAT scores to SEC electronically through College Board (Code: 7876);
3. Submit SAT and English scores on SEC website (details will be announced by SEC).
PTE and IBT results are accepted only if they are taken in a registered testing center and the certificates are sent directly by Pearson and ets.org to ADA University
Please follow updates in State Examination Center webpage for changes on their application process.
To apply with IB, A level, AP test results, you must complete the application process of ADA University and State Examination Center before June 15, 2023.
Minimum requirements for this admission route are defined by State Examination Center every year.
Please find the passing scores for 2022 admission below.
|
Programs |
IB Diploma Programme |
A level |
AP |
|
Computer Science |
26 |
C |
3 |
|
Computer Engineering |
26 |
C |
3 |
|
Information Technologies |
26 |
C |
3 |
|
Mathematics |
26 |
C |
3 |
|
Electrical and Electronics Engineering |
26 |
C |
3 |
|
Computer Science and Business Analytics |
26 |
C |
3 |
|
Business Administration |
26 |
C |
3 |
|
Economics |
28 |
C |
3 |
|
Finance |
26 |
C |
3 |
|
International Studies |
28 |
C |
3 |
|
Public Affairs |
28 |
C |
3 |
|
Communication and Digital Media |
28 |
C |
3 |
|
Law |
30 |
C |
3 |
Admission process:
To apply with IB, A level, AP test results, you must complete the application process of ADA University and State Examination Center.
Deadline for this admission route is defined by SEC.
As part of your application, you will be required to submit the following documents:
ADA University application process
SEC application process
Please find out the required A level/AP subjects for the following programs:
Note: IB/A level/AP applicants are not required to submit the language proficiency test results such as IELTS/TOEFL/Duolingo/PTE.
Graduates of ADA School are required to meet criteria (all 3 criteria listed below) in order to be eligible to apply for ADA University undergraduate programs:
1. The cumulative grade point average (CGPA) must be at least 2.00
Selected Republic and International Olympiad winners (I, II, and III places) are admitted to ADA University out of competition.
All applicants are required to submit both ADA University online application and State Examination Center application.
List of the selected International Olympiads:
Winners of International Olympiads are allowed to apply to any program of their choice. They are exempt from tuition fee (but not 750 AZN annual student fee) for the whole education duration. The students must meet min. 3.0 GPA per semester requirement to hold the scholarship.
Selected winners of Republic Subject Olympiads may apply to the following programs:
Mathematics
Informatics
Physics
They are exempt from both tuition and student fees for the whole education duration. The students must meet min. 3.0 GPA per semester requirement to hold the scholarship.
Students studying at other universities who have completed at least one semester at an undergraduate level degree program can apply to ADA University as a transfer student. Transfer candidates are reviewed individually, and their admission process takes up to 60 business days after the completion of interview for admission.
Candidates who meet below criteria are eligible to apply to ADA University as a transfer candidate:
· Enrolled at an undergraduate program that is taught in English. Students studying at foundation level or in programs where language of instruction is not English cannot apply as transfer candidates.
· Enrolled at an undergraduate program that is similar to the applied program at ADA University.
· If a candidate is applying from a university outside Azerbaijan, the university must be in the rankings provided by the Ministry of Science and Education. Please check this link.
· Must have completed one semester and have official transcript with grades at the time of application. Candidates who are not able to present official transcript during the application process are not considered for transfer admission.
· Citizens of Azerbaijan must have State Examination Center (DIM) undergraduate admission score that is the same or above the minimum passing score for the program they are applying for transfer in the year that the exam was taken. Candidates who have not taken SEC/DIM admission exams are also eligible to apply.
· ADA University prefers candidates with SEC score of 600 and above (where applicable).
Transfer candidates are required to complete below application process. Applications are reviewed on a rolling-basis.
- Deadline for Fall term transfer applications: June 1
- Deadline for Spring term transfer applications: December 1E-mail: bachelors@ada.edu.az
School of IT and Engineering (Group I): (+994 12) 437 32 35 ext. 328
School of Business (Group II): (+994 12) 437 3235 ext. 130
School of Public and International Affairs and School of Law (Group III): (+994 12) 437 3235 ext. 291