Baku State University

Baku State University (BSU) is a public university in Baku, Azerbaijan. It was founded on September 1, 1919, by the Parliament of the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic. The university began with faculties of history, philology, physics, mathematics, law, and medicine, and had 1,094 students at the start. V.I. Razumovsky, a former professor of surgery at Kazan University, was the first rector of BSU.

In 1930, the university was closed as part of a reorganization of higher education in the Azerbaijan Soviet Socialist Republic, but it reopened in 1934 and continued through World War II despite having few faculty members. By its 40th anniversary in 1959, it had grown to include 13 faculties. Two important universities, the Azerbaijan Medical University and the Azerbaijan State Economic University, began as faculties at BSU.

Famous graduates of BSU include two former presidents of Azerbaijan, Abulfaz Elchibey and Heydar Aliyev, as well as Lev Landau, a Nobel Prize-winning physicist who studied there from 1922 to 1924. Today, BSU is the only university in Azerbaijan to be ranked internationally, currently placed at 1872 in the University Ranking by Academic Performance.

History

Baku State University was started on September 1, 1919, by the Parliament of the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic. It began with four areas of study: history and language, science and math, law, and medicine. The first leader of the university was a well-known doctor named V. I. Razumovsky.

The university was closed in 1930 but reopened in 1934 and became an important center for learning and research. Even during tough times like World War II, it kept growing. Many important schools in Azerbaijan were started from Baku State University.

After 1969, the university added many new areas of study and research labs. It continued to grow under the leadership of Heydar Aliyev. By May 2021, it offered many different programs for students to choose from.

In 2019, the university celebrated its 100th year in Azerbaijan, Vienna, Austria, and at UNESCO in Paris. A special medal was made to honor this big milestone.

International relations

Baku State University works with many other universities around the world. It is part of groups like the Association of Universities of Eurasia. From 2002 to 2004, BSU helped lead the Association of Universities of Black Sea States.

The university has partnership agreements with schools such as Moscow State University, Middle East Technical University, Nice-Sofia Antipole University, Indiana University, Kyiv National University, and Vienna University. These partnerships let BSU host shared research events, workshops, and create books together.

Academics

Baku State University (BSU) is one of the most respected universities in Azerbaijan. It is the oldest institution of higher education in the country and has helped shape Azerbaijan's educational system. The university offers many programs in areas such as natural sciences, humanities, social sciences, and engineering. BSU focuses on both learning and research, with teachers who are experts in their fields. It works with universities around the world and has labs, libraries, and research centers to help students and teachers.

BSU provides studies at three levels: bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs. The university follows rules set by the Constitution of the Republic of Azerbaijan, the Law on Education, and the Ministry of Science Education. It has 17 faculties with many different subjects to study, available in Azerbaijani, Russian, and English. Over 1,000 students from other countries study there. The university has around 1,500 teachers, including many in their own departments. BSU also includes research institutes and centers, such as Applied Mathematics and Physics, along with more than 30 research labs.

Since 2011-2012, BSU has expanded English-language programs in subjects like mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, computer science, law, international relations, economics, and journalism. Special groups called SABAH, started in 2014-2015, give students extra training in their fields using modern classrooms. Future teachers can take special training in subjects such as mathematics, physics, chemistry, history, and languages, with scholarships for top students. Students also get to take part in teaching, research, and work experiences with companies like Coca-Cola and SOCAR. The university has training centers like the Quba Training, Experience, and Recreation Center, opened in 2013, which has conference halls, labs, and sports facilities. Another center, Altıağac, helps with field studies in subjects like ecology and biology.

Baku State University Scientific Library

The Scientific Library of Baku State University was created in 1919 when the university opened. It is the largest academic library in Azerbaijan and is very important for students, teachers, and researchers. The library has many books, journals, and other learning materials on many subjects. It works with other university libraries in Azerbaijan and exchanges materials with universities and publishers from 21 different countries. The library helps support research and learning at BSU.

Faculties and institutes

Baku State University has many different areas of study. Some of these include mechanics and mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, and history. There are also programs in law, journalism, and international relations. The university offers a wide range of subjects for students to choose from.

Rectors

Baku State University has had many leaders since it began. The first leader was Vasily Razumovsky from 1919 to 1920. Over the years, many others have guided the university, each serving for different amounts of time.

Research institutes

The university also has special groups for studying important ideas. These include:

1. Scientific Research Institute of Applied Mathematics
2. Institute of Problems of Theoretical Physics

Affiliations

Baku State University is part of the Caucasus University Association. This group connects universities from countries in the Caucasus region, helping them share ideas and resources.

Alumni

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Baku State University has many famous graduates who have done important work in many fields. Some of them became leaders of the country, like Abulfaz Elchibey and Heydar Aliyev, who both served as the President of Azerbaijan. Others have become experts in science, like Lev Landau, a well-known physicist, and Alik Ismail-Zadeh, a expert in mathematical geophysics. There are also writers, journalists, and artists who studied there, such as Hikmat Ziya, a poet and children’s author, and Vougar Aslanov, a writer and journalist. The university has helped shape many successful people in Azerbaijan and around the world.