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Undergraduate Admissions
ADA University welcomes applicants with academic curiosity and potential for growth from all over the world.
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.
Explore this page to learn about our programs and application process for all applicant types.
ADA University offers the following programs at undergraduate level:
Programs
Public and International Affairs
Business
IT and Engineering
Law
Agricultural and Food Sciences
Design and Architecture
International Studies
Business Administration
Computer Science
Laws (Legum Baccalaureus)
Agricultural Technologies
Architecture
Communication and Digital Media
Economics
Computer Engineering
Food Technologies
Interior Design
Public Affairs
Finance
Information Technology
Animal Science
Urban Planning
Mathematics
Communication Design
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
International Applicants
International applicants must follow three-step application process:
Step 1:
submit ADA University
online application
and its attachments
Step 2:
attend an online interview (
only shortlisted candidates are interviewed)
Step 3:
submit Study in Azerbaijan
CAS online application
ADA University online application form requires the following supporting documents:
High School diploma/a reference from school with expected graduation date
(with a notarized English translation)
Official High School transcript
(with a notarized English translation)
CV (no more than 2 pages)
Statement of Purpose
describing motivation for applying to this program, future goals and career aspirations
(minimum 300, maximum 500 words)
Passport
Recent photo
English proficiency results (if available)
Applicants who submit minimum test scores in one of the accepted exams (IELTS Academic 6.0 / TOEFL iBT 75 or 4 - new iBT TOEFL (for exams taken on or after January 21, 2026) / PTE 50 / Duolingo 105) will be exempted from
English for Academic and Professional Purposes Program.
All attachments must be submitted either in English or with the notary-certified translation into English. Once you have completed your online application and uploaded all documents, submit your application by paying a non-refundable application fee of 100 AZN.
First round deadline:
April 8, 2026
Interviews for shortlisted candidates:
May, June 2026
Late application deadline:
July 1, 2026
Interviews for shortlisted candidates:
July, August 2026
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 at 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. There is no separate application process for the scholarship. To apply for the scholarship, you must submit ADA University admission application form by early deadline of April 8. Find more information
here
.
Citizens of Azerbaijan
Citizens of Azerbaijan can apply to ADA University's undergraduate programs through one of the below shown admission routes. Candidates applying through any of the available routes are required to submit ADA University Online Application Form.
Application deadline for SAT and ADA School students:
June 30, 2026
Application deadline for IB, A Level, and AP students:
June 30, 2026
Application deadline for the State Examination Centre students:
September 10, 2026
State Examination Center (SEC) Route
If you are applying with State Examination Center (SEC) test results, you must complete ADA University and SEC application process.
Eligibility requirements
Minimum 300 in Group I for Agricultural Technologies and Animal Science programs
Minimum 400 in Group I, II, and III
Min. 400 in Group V for Interior Design and Communication Design programs. Applicants must take the second round of exam from any group (I, II, III, and IV).
ADA University application process
Submit ADA University
Online Application
and its attachments:
Recent photo
National Identification Card
Official high school diploma/a reference from school (if still a student)
English Language Proficiency test result (if available)
*Once you have completed your online application and uploaded all documents, submit your application by paying a non-refundable application fee of 40 AZN.
Azerbaijani citizens applying through SEC are encouraged to submit one of the English proficiency exams results (IELTS 6.0/
TOEFL iBT 75 or 4 - new iBT TOEFL (for exams taken on or after January 21, 2026)
/ PTE 50/ Duolingo 105) to be exempt from the
English for Academic and Professional Purposes Program (EAPP)
upon admission to ADA University. In cases when a student admitted through SEC route does not have one of the required English test results, he/she is invited to internal English Proficiency Exam (EPE) at ADA University. EPE exam is available only to students admitted through SEC route.
State Examination Center application process
Submit SEC online application form “Abituriyentin elektron ərizə forması”. Please follow SEC website for the details of SEC application process, dates, and deadlines.
State-funded programs for State Examination Center (SEC) applicants
ADA University offers state-funded seats for the following undergraduate programs. Each of the below-mentioned undergraduate program has ben allocated 30 seats.
Group I
Computer Science
Information Technology
Computer Engineering
Mathematics
Group II
Economics
Finance
The students of state-funded programs are exempt from both tuition and student fees for the whole duration of their studies.
SAT Route
To apply with SAT test results, you must complete the application process of ADA University and State Examination Center (SEC)
before June 30, 2026, 23:59 Baku time.
ADA University
does not admit
students with SAT scores to the School of Law.
Eligibility requirements
Minimum 1200 overall score in SAT.
Minimum 600 in Math for Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Mathematics, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Business Administration, Economics, and Finance programs.
English Language Proficiency* (IELTS 6.0/
TOEFL iBT 75 or 4 - new iBT TOEFL (for exams taken on or after January 21, 2026)
/ PTE 50/ Duolingo 105) test result.
Minimum 50 in Azerbaijani Language exam
(as the language of instruction)
conducted by State Examination Center or the second attempt of the Azerbaijani Language exam
(as the state language)
. This applies to both current and previous years' graduates; they must submit an individual application to the State Examination Center (SEC) in this regard.
Minimum 40 in Mathematics exam conducted by State Examination Center as part of the school-leaving examinations.
Note:
ADA University accepts the IELTS “One Skill Retake” score as well.
ADA University application process
Step 1:
Submit ADA University
Online Application
and its attachments:
Recent photo
National Identification Card
Official high school diploma/a reference from school (if still a student)
English Language Proficiency test result
*Once you have completed your online application and uploaded all documents, submit your application by paying a non-refundable application fee of 100 AZN.
Step 2:
Send SAT** scores to ADA electronically through College Board (Code: 7799)
Step 3:
Send English Language Proficiency test scores. Official scores must be sent to ADA University by relevant testing center. Unofficial scores are not accepted.
* PTE and TOEFL (iBT) results are accepted only if they are taken at a registered testing center and the certificates are sent directly by Pearson and ETS (TOEFL Code: 2093) to ADA University.
** SAT super score is not accepted.
State Examination Center application process
Step 1:
Submit SEC online application form (Abituriyentin elektron ərizə forması). Please follow SEC website for dates and deadlines.
Step 2:
Send SAT scores to SEC electronically through College Board (Code: 7876)
Step 3:
Submit SAT and English scores on SEC website (details will be announced by SEC).
Final admission decisions will be made based on your SAT scores.
IB, A level, AP Test Result Route
Eligibility requirements
IB Diploma Programme: 25 for all programs except Law (minimum 30 required)
A Level: Minimum grade C for all programs
AP: Minimum 3 for all programs
Azerbaijani language exam result (min. 50% is required for a pass): this exam is conducted by State Examination Center as part of the school-leaving examinations.
Additionally, specific A Level and AP subjects are required for certain programs within groups defined by SEC:
Group I, Math/Chemistry subcategory: Math, Physics, Chemistry
Group I, Math/Informatics subcategory: Math, Physics, Informatics
Group II: Math, Geography, History
Group III, History/Geography subcategory: English, History, Geography
Group III, Language/History subcategory: English, History, Literature
Admission process
To apply with IB, A level, AP test results, you must complete the application process of ADA University and State Examination Center (SEC) before the deadline announced by SEC. Expected deadline for Fall 2026 admission is mid-July, 2026. Please check this and SEC webpage for further updates.
ADA University application process
Step 1:
Submit ADA University
Online Application
and its attachments:
Recent photo
National Identification Card
Official high school diploma/a reference from school (if still a student)
English Language Proficiency test result (if available). Official scores must be sent to ADA University by relevant testing center. Unofficial scores are not accepted.
*Once you have completed your online application and uploaded all documents, submit your application by paying a non-refundable application fee of 100 AZN.
Step 2:
Send IB/A Level/AP results to ADA University through official test centers
State Examination Center application process
Step 1:
Submit SEC online application form (Abituriyentin elektron ərizə forması). Please follow SEC website for dates and deadlines.
Step 2:
Send IB/A Level/AP results to SEC through official test centers
Step 3:
Submit copy of SEC online application form (Abituriyentin elektron ərizə forması) and international test results to SEC by their announced deadline (expected mid-July, 2026).
Note:
IB/A Level/AP applicants are not required to submit language proficiency test results such as IELTS/TOEFL/Duolingo/PTE.
Note:
ADA University accepts the IELTS “One Skill Retake” score as well.
ADA School Route
Graduates of
ADA School
are required to meet all 3 criteria listed below in order to be eligible to apply for ADA University undergraduate programs. Eligible candidates must complete ADA University application process before June 30, 2026, 23:59 Baku time and State Examination Center (SEC) application process before the deadlines announced by SEC.
Eligibility requirements
Minimum 2.00 cumulative grade point average (CGPA) at the end of Grade 11
Minimum C- annual grade at the end of Grade 11 in the following subjects, depending on the program and major selection of ADA University:
School of Business: Mathematics
School of IT and Engineering: Mathematics and Informatics (Computational Thinking)
Minimum 50% in Azerbaijani language as a state language exam conducted by the State Examination Center. The dates and passing scores of this exam are determined by the SEC.
State Examination Center application process
Candidates are required to submit SEC online application form (Abituriyentin elektron ərizə forması). This process usually takes place in March-April. Please follow this and SEC website for exact dates and deadlines.
ADA University application process
Candidates are required to submit ADA University
Online Application
and its attachments:
Recent photo
National Identification Card
*Once you have completed your online application and uploaded all documents, submit your application by paying a non-refundable application fee of 100 AZN.
All eligible candidates are first listed based on their CGPA and then on their annual grades in the relevant subjects listed above. Candidates are accepted based on their preference in specialty choices and the number of places available for ADA School graduates.
Route for Olympiad Winners
International Olympiads
Selected Republic and International Olympiad winners (I, II, and III places) are directly admitted to ADA University. All applicants are required to submit both ADA University online application and State Examination Center application.
List of the selected International Olympiads:
International Mathematics Olympiad
Balkan Mathematics Olympiad
European Girls’ Mathematics Olympiad
International Physics Olympiad
European Physics Olympiad
Asian Physics Olympiad
International Olympiad in Informatics
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 continue with the scholarship.
National Subject Olympiads
Selected winners of Republic Subject Olympiads may apply to the following programs:
Mathematics
Mathematics
Computer Science
Information Technology
Computer Engineering
Informatics
Computer Science
Information Technology
Computer Engineering
Physics
Electrical and Electronical Engineering
The winners of above olympiads are exempt from both tuition and student fees for the whole duration of their studies. The students must meet min. 3.0 term GPA to continue with the scholarship.
Other tuition waivers
1st place winners (gold medalists) of RFO (regardless of subjects) in year 11 are exempt from tuition fee (but not the annual 750 AZN student fee) for the first year of their studies.
1st place winners (gold medalist) of RFO on Mathematics in year 11 are exempt from tuition fee (but not the annual 750 AZN student fee) for the whole education duration upon their admission to Economics. The students must meet min. 3.0 GPA per semester requirement to hold the scholarship.
Deadlines
For Citizens of Azerbaijan:
Application deadline for SAT and ADA School students: June 30, 2026
Application deadline for IB, A Level, and AP students: June 30, 2026
Application deadline for the State Examination Centre students: September 10, 2026
For International Applicants:
First round deadline: April 8, 2026
Interviews for shortlisted candidates: May, June 2026
Late application deadline: July 1, 2026
Interviews for shortlisted candidates: July, August 2026
Transfer Admission
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.
Eligibility requirements
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.
Successfully completed at least half of the attempted credits at home university.
If a candidate is applying from a university outside Azerbaijan, the university must be in top 500 in the rankings accepted by the Ministry of Science and Education (THE, QS, Shanghai rankings) or the candidate must submit international exam results like SAT or similar.
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 who were admitted to universities in Azerbaijan with State Examination Center (SEC/DIM) exam result must have SEC/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/DIM score of 600 and above (where applicable).
Transfer application process
Transfer candidates are required to complete ADA University and Ministry of Science and Education application process. Applications are reviewed on a rolling-basis.
ADA University application process
ADA University
Online Application
form for Transfer Candidates and it's attachments:
CV (not more than 2 pages)
Recent photo
National Identification Card (for citizens of Azerbaijan) or international passport (for internationals)
Official high school diploma and final high school transcript/grades
Official transcript from the current university
Statement of Purpose describing motivation for applying to this program, future goals, and career aspirations (minimum 300, maximum 500 words)
Test Scores (English Language, SAT if available)
Reference from State Examination Center (DIM) confirming applicant’s participation at their exams and his/her score (required only for the citizens of Azerbaijan)
Partial recognition certificate from the Agency for Quality Assurance in Education
*Once you have completed your online application and uploaded all documents, submit your application by paying a non-refundable application fee of 100 AZN.
Complete applications are reviewed, and shortlisted candidates are required to attend an interview.
Ministry of Science and Education application process
Candidates who successfully pass ADA University application process are required to apply through portal.edu.az. Dates and deadlines for this process are defined by the Ministry.
Deadline for Fall term transfer applications: June 1
Attend events
ADA University Admissions Office hosts a variety of activities, including information sessions, workshops, seminars, campus tours, and master classes for prospective students.
Explore our upcoming admission events and book your place.
Contact us
Have more questions? Contact us by e-mail
bachelors@ada.edu.az
or complete
the form
to get more information by e-mail
Phone numbers:
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
School of Design and Architecture: (+994 12) 437 3235 ext. 130
School of Agricultural and Food Sciences: (+994 12) 437 3235
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ADA University
Undergraduate Admissions
Home
Admission
Undergraduate Admissions
Undergraduate Admissions
International Applicants
Citizens of Azerbaijan
State Examination Center (SEC) Route
SAT Route
IB, A level, AP Test Result Route
ADA School Route
Route for Olympiad Winners
Deadlines
Transfer Admission
Attend events
Contact us
Sub menu
Undergraduate Admissions
ADA University welcomes applicants with academic curiosity and potential for growth from all over the world.
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.
Explore this page to learn about our programs and application process for all applicant types.
ADA University offers the following programs at undergraduate level:
Programs
Public and International Affairs
Business
IT and Engineering
Law
Agricultural and Food Sciences
Design and Architecture
International Studies
Business Administration
Computer Science
Laws (Legum Baccalaureus)
Agricultural Technologies
Architecture
Communication and Digital Media
Economics
Computer Engineering
Food Technologies
Interior Design
Public Affairs
Finance
Information Technology
Animal Science
Urban Planning
Mathematics
Communication Design
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
International Applicants
International applicants must follow three-step application process:
Step 1:
submit ADA University
online application
and its attachments
Step 2:
attend an online interview (
only shortlisted candidates are interviewed)
Step 3:
submit Study in Azerbaijan
CAS online application
ADA University online application form requires the following supporting documents:
High School diploma/a reference from school with expected graduation date
(with a notarized English translation)
Official High School transcript
(with a notarized English translation)
CV (no more than 2 pages)
Statement of Purpose
describing motivation for applying to this program, future goals and career aspirations
(minimum 300, maximum 500 words)
Passport
Recent photo
English proficiency results (if available)
Applicants who submit minimum test scores in one of the accepted exams (IELTS Academic 6.0 / TOEFL iBT 75 or 4 - new iBT TOEFL (for exams taken on or after January 21, 2026) / PTE 50 / Duolingo 105) will be exempted from
English for Academic and Professional Purposes Program.
All attachments must be submitted either in English or with the notary-certified translation into English. Once you have completed your online application and uploaded all documents, submit your application by paying a non-refundable application fee of 100 AZN.
First round deadline:
April 8, 2026
Interviews for shortlisted candidates:
May, June 2026
Late application deadline:
July 1, 2026
Interviews for shortlisted candidates:
July, August 2026
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 at 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. There is no separate application process for the scholarship. To apply for the scholarship, you must submit ADA University admission application form by early deadline of April 8. Find more information
here
.
Citizens of Azerbaijan
Citizens of Azerbaijan can apply to ADA University's undergraduate programs through one of the below shown admission routes. Candidates applying through any of the available routes are required to submit ADA University Online Application Form.
Application deadline for SAT and ADA School students:
June 30, 2026
Application deadline for IB, A Level, and AP students:
June 30, 2026
Application deadline for the State Examination Centre students:
September 10, 2026
State Examination Center (SEC) Route
If you are applying with State Examination Center (SEC) test results, you must complete ADA University and SEC application process.
Eligibility requirements
Minimum 300 in Group I for Agricultural Technologies and Animal Science programs
Minimum 400 in Group I, II, and III
Min. 400 in Group V for Interior Design and Communication Design programs. Applicants must take the second round of exam from any group (I, II, III, and IV).
ADA University application process
Submit ADA University
Online Application
and its attachments:
Recent photo
National Identification Card
Official high school diploma/a reference from school (if still a student)
English Language Proficiency test result (if available)
*Once you have completed your online application and uploaded all documents, submit your application by paying a non-refundable application fee of 40 AZN.
Azerbaijani citizens applying through SEC are encouraged to submit one of the English proficiency exams results (IELTS 6.0/
TOEFL iBT 75 or 4 - new iBT TOEFL (for exams taken on or after January 21, 2026)
/ PTE 50/ Duolingo 105) to be exempt from the
English for Academic and Professional Purposes Program (EAPP)
upon admission to ADA University. In cases when a student admitted through SEC route does not have one of the required English test results, he/she is invited to internal English Proficiency Exam (EPE) at ADA University. EPE exam is available only to students admitted through SEC route.
State Examination Center application process
Submit SEC online application form “Abituriyentin elektron ərizə forması”. Please follow SEC website for the details of SEC application process, dates, and deadlines.
State-funded programs for State Examination Center (SEC) applicants
ADA University offers state-funded seats for the following undergraduate programs. Each of the below-mentioned undergraduate program has ben allocated 30 seats.
Group I
Computer Science
Information Technology
Computer Engineering
Mathematics
Group II
Economics
Finance
The students of state-funded programs are exempt from both tuition and student fees for the whole duration of their studies.
SAT Route
To apply with SAT test results, you must complete the application process of ADA University and State Examination Center (SEC)
before June 30, 2026, 23:59 Baku time.
ADA University
does not admit
students with SAT scores to the School of Law.
Eligibility requirements
Minimum 1200 overall score in SAT.
Minimum 600 in Math for Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Mathematics, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Business Administration, Economics, and Finance programs.
English Language Proficiency* (IELTS 6.0/
TOEFL iBT 75 or 4 - new iBT TOEFL (for exams taken on or after January 21, 2026)
/ PTE 50/ Duolingo 105) test result.
Minimum 50 in Azerbaijani Language exam
(as the language of instruction)
conducted by State Examination Center or the second attempt of the Azerbaijani Language exam
(as the state language)
. This applies to both current and previous years' graduates; they must submit an individual application to the State Examination Center (SEC) in this regard.
Minimum 40 in Mathematics exam conducted by State Examination Center as part of the school-leaving examinations.
Note:
ADA University accepts the IELTS “One Skill Retake” score as well.
ADA University application process
Step 1:
Submit ADA University
Online Application
and its attachments:
Recent photo
National Identification Card
Official high school diploma/a reference from school (if still a student)
English Language Proficiency test result
*Once you have completed your online application and uploaded all documents, submit your application by paying a non-refundable application fee of 100 AZN.
Step 2:
Send SAT** scores to ADA electronically through College Board (Code: 7799)
Step 3:
Send English Language Proficiency test scores. Official scores must be sent to ADA University by relevant testing center. Unofficial scores are not accepted.
* PTE and TOEFL (iBT) results are accepted only if they are taken at a registered testing center and the certificates are sent directly by Pearson and ETS (TOEFL Code: 2093) to ADA University.
** SAT super score is not accepted.
State Examination Center application process
Step 1:
Submit SEC online application form (Abituriyentin elektron ərizə forması). Please follow SEC website for dates and deadlines.
Step 2:
Send SAT scores to SEC electronically through College Board (Code: 7876)
Step 3:
Submit SAT and English scores on SEC website (details will be announced by SEC).
Final admission decisions will be made based on your SAT scores.
IB, A level, AP Test Result Route
Eligibility requirements
IB Diploma Programme: 25 for all programs except Law (minimum 30 required)
A Level: Minimum grade C for all programs
AP: Minimum 3 for all programs
Azerbaijani language exam result (min. 50% is required for a pass): this exam is conducted by State Examination Center as part of the school-leaving examinations.
Additionally, specific A Level and AP subjects are required for certain programs within groups defined by SEC:
Group I, Math/Chemistry subcategory: Math, Physics, Chemistry
Group I, Math/Informatics subcategory: Math, Physics, Informatics
Group II: Math, Geography, History
Group III, History/Geography subcategory: English, History, Geography
Group III, Language/History subcategory: English, History, Literature
Admission process
To apply with IB, A level, AP test results, you must complete the application process of ADA University and State Examination Center (SEC) before the deadline announced by SEC. Expected deadline for Fall 2026 admission is mid-July, 2026. Please check this and SEC webpage for further updates.
ADA University application process
Step 1:
Submit ADA University
Online Application
and its attachments:
Recent photo
National Identification Card
Official high school diploma/a reference from school (if still a student)
English Language Proficiency test result (if available). Official scores must be sent to ADA University by relevant testing center. Unofficial scores are not accepted.
*Once you have completed your online application and uploaded all documents, submit your application by paying a non-refundable application fee of 100 AZN.
Step 2:
Send IB/A Level/AP results to ADA University through official test centers
State Examination Center application process
Step 1:
Submit SEC online application form (Abituriyentin elektron ərizə forması). Please follow SEC website for dates and deadlines.
Step 2:
Send IB/A Level/AP results to SEC through official test centers
Step 3:
Submit copy of SEC online application form (Abituriyentin elektron ərizə forması) and international test results to SEC by their announced deadline (expected mid-July, 2026).
Note:
IB/A Level/AP applicants are not required to submit language proficiency test results such as IELTS/TOEFL/Duolingo/PTE.
Note:
ADA University accepts the IELTS “One Skill Retake” score as well.
ADA School Route
Graduates of
ADA School
are required to meet all 3 criteria listed below in order to be eligible to apply for ADA University undergraduate programs. Eligible candidates must complete ADA University application process before June 30, 2026, 23:59 Baku time and State Examination Center (SEC) application process before the deadlines announced by SEC.
Eligibility requirements
Minimum 2.00 cumulative grade point average (CGPA) at the end of Grade 11
Minimum C- annual grade at the end of Grade 11 in the following subjects, depending on the program and major selection of ADA University:
School of Business: Mathematics
School of IT and Engineering: Mathematics and Informatics (Computational Thinking)
Minimum 50% in Azerbaijani language as a state language exam conducted by the State Examination Center. The dates and passing scores of this exam are determined by the SEC.
State Examination Center application process
Candidates are required to submit SEC online application form (Abituriyentin elektron ərizə forması). This process usually takes place in March-April. Please follow this and SEC website for exact dates and deadlines.
ADA University application process
Candidates are required to submit ADA University
Online Application
and its attachments:
Recent photo
National Identification Card
*Once you have completed your online application and uploaded all documents, submit your application by paying a non-refundable application fee of 100 AZN.
All eligible candidates are first listed based on their CGPA and then on their annual grades in the relevant subjects listed above. Candidates are accepted based on their preference in specialty choices and the number of places available for ADA School graduates.
Route for Olympiad Winners
International Olympiads
Selected Republic and International Olympiad winners (I, II, and III places) are directly admitted to ADA University. All applicants are required to submit both ADA University online application and State Examination Center application.
List of the selected International Olympiads:
International Mathematics Olympiad
Balkan Mathematics Olympiad
European Girls’ Mathematics Olympiad
International Physics Olympiad
European Physics Olympiad
Asian Physics Olympiad
International Olympiad in Informatics
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 continue with the scholarship.
National Subject Olympiads
Selected winners of Republic Subject Olympiads may apply to the following programs:
Mathematics
Mathematics
Computer Science
Information Technology
Computer Engineering
Informatics
Computer Science
Information Technology
Computer Engineering
Physics
Electrical and Electronical Engineering
The winners of above olympiads are exempt from both tuition and student fees for the whole duration of their studies. The students must meet min. 3.0 term GPA to continue with the scholarship.
Other tuition waivers
1st place winners (gold medalists) of RFO (regardless of subjects) in year 11 are exempt from tuition fee (but not the annual 750 AZN student fee) for the first year of their studies.
1st place winners (gold medalist) of RFO on Mathematics in year 11 are exempt from tuition fee (but not the annual 750 AZN student fee) for the whole education duration upon their admission to Economics. The students must meet min. 3.0 GPA per semester requirement to hold the scholarship.
Deadlines
For Citizens of Azerbaijan:
Application deadline for SAT and ADA School students: June 30, 2026
Application deadline for IB, A Level, and AP students: June 30, 2026
Application deadline for the State Examination Centre students: September 10, 2026
For International Applicants:
First round deadline: April 8, 2026
Interviews for shortlisted candidates: May, June 2026
Late application deadline: July 1, 2026
Interviews for shortlisted candidates: July, August 2026
Transfer Admission
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.
Eligibility requirements
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.
Successfully completed at least half of the attempted credits at home university.
If a candidate is applying from a university outside Azerbaijan, the university must be in top 500 in the rankings accepted by the Ministry of Science and Education (THE, QS, Shanghai rankings) or the candidate must submit international exam results like SAT or similar.
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 who were admitted to universities in Azerbaijan with State Examination Center (SEC/DIM) exam result must have SEC/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/DIM score of 600 and above (where applicable).
Transfer application process
Transfer candidates are required to complete ADA University and Ministry of Science and Education application process. Applications are reviewed on a rolling-basis.
ADA University application process
ADA University
Online Application
form for Transfer Candidates and it's attachments:
CV (not more than 2 pages)
Recent photo
National Identification Card (for citizens of Azerbaijan) or international passport (for internationals)
Official high school diploma and final high school transcript/grades
Official transcript from the current university
Statement of Purpose describing motivation for applying to this program, future goals, and career aspirations (minimum 300, maximum 500 words)
Test Scores (English Language, SAT if available)
Reference from State Examination Center (DIM) confirming applicant’s participation at their exams and his/her score (required only for the citizens of Azerbaijan)
Partial recognition certificate from the Agency for Quality Assurance in Education
*Once you have completed your online application and uploaded all documents, submit your application by paying a non-refundable application fee of 100 AZN.
Complete applications are reviewed, and shortlisted candidates are required to attend an interview.
Ministry of Science and Education application process
Candidates who successfully pass ADA University application process are required to apply through portal.edu.az. Dates and deadlines for this process are defined by the Ministry.
Deadline for Fall term transfer applications: June 1
Attend events
ADA University Admissions Office hosts a variety of activities, including information sessions, workshops, seminars, campus tours, and master classes for prospective students.
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Contact us
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Phone numbers:
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
School of Design and Architecture: (+994 12) 437 3235 ext. 130
School of Agricultural and Food Sciences: (+994 12) 437 3235