Prof. Garay Garaybayli
Rector of Azerbaijan Medical University since 2016. A physician and academic leader, he heads the university across its medical, dental, pharmacy and public-health faculties and its network of university clinics.
Azerbaijan Medical University
One of the oldest and largest medical universities in the Caucasus, founded in 1930, with an English-taught six-year MD in Baku and its own 500-bed university teaching clinic.
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Azerbaijan
Country
Baku
City
Est. 1930 · WHO/WDOMS-listed
Heritage & Recognition
English
Medium of instruction
Introduction
Azerbaijan Medical University
- Study program:General Medicine (6-year MD, English)
- Language:English
- Duration:6 Years
- University type:Public university
- Per academic year fees:US$5,000 · ₹4,30,000 INR (approx.)
- Entrance examination:No written exam — online interview in PCB and the study language; NEET required for Indian students
- Application deadline:September intake (rolling applications via the state portal)
- International students:Around 1,800–2,700 on campus
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Recognition & Prestige
Rankings & Recognition
Azerbaijan Medical University is the country's leading medical university, founded in 1930, and is listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools. It appears in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings for its work on health and education, and its degree opens the ECFMG/USMLE and India's FMGE/NExT routes.
THE Impact
Ranked in the THE Impact Rankings 2026 (SDG3 Good Health, band 401–600)
WDOMS
Listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools
The medical degree is recognised internationally. Azerbaijan Medical University is a state university under Azerbaijan's Ministry of Health and Ministry of Science and Education, is listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS), and participates in the Bologna Process / European Higher Education Area (ECTS credits). Graduates are eligible to pursue ECFMG certification for the USMLE, and Indian graduates can qualify for practice in India through the NMC screening/exit examination (FMGE, transitioning to NExT). Azerbaijan is not an EU member, so there is no automatic EU-wide recognition.
Accreditations and Recognition
NMC/MCI
Eligible for Indian licensing via the NMC screening examination (FMGE/NExT) for graduates who qualify NEET and meet the FMG Licentiate Regulations 2021
WDOMS
Listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools; graduates eligible to apply for ECFMG certification
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Academic Excellence
Why Study Medicine at Azerbaijan Medical University
Azerbaijan Medical University offers an affordable, English-taught medical degree at one of the oldest and largest medical universities in the Caucasus, with its own large teaching clinics, in a safe and modern capital city with direct flights to India.
Affordable Tuition
Nearly a Century of Medical Education
Its Own Large Teaching Clinics
Taught in English
Recognised for the FMGE, USMLE and Beyond
A Bologna / EHEA University
A Safe, Modern Capital
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How to Apply
Admission Process for MBBS
Admission to the 6-year English MD is by online application and an online interview in physics, chemistry, biology and the study language — there is no written entrance exam. Indian students should hold a valid NEET qualification for future licensing in India. Applications are made through Azerbaijan's state portal (portal.edu.az) or one of AMU's two official recruitment partners.
Admission Timeline
- 1Summer 2026Application Opens
International applicants register and apply online through Azerbaijan's state education portal (portal.edu.az) or one of AMU's two official partners, submitting their academic documents for the September 2026 intake.
- 2Before applyingQualify NEET
Indian applicants should hold a valid NEET-UG qualification, required by India's NMC for licensing after a foreign medical degree.
- 3Summer 2026Online Interview
Applicants sit an online interview (US$100 fee) assessing physics, chemistry, biology and their chosen language of study; there is no written entrance exam.
- 4Summer 2026Admission Decision
The university's Scientific Council admits successful applicants either directly to Year 1 or to a 6-month Foundation/Preparatory Course, after which a pass admits them to Year 1.
- 5Summer 2026Offer, Contract & Visa
Successful applicants submit original documents, pay the tuition, sign the study contract, and apply for the Azerbaijani student visa and residence permit.
- 6September 2026Classes Begin
The academic year begins in Baku.
Eligibility Criteria
Academic Qualification
Applicants must have completed Class 12 (or equivalent secondary education) with Physics, Chemistry and Biology. For Indian students, the NMC requires a minimum aggregate of 50% in Physics, Chemistry and Biology (40% for reserved categories) plus English, and a valid NEET qualification, for licensing in India.
Subjects:
PhysicsChemistryBiologyEnglish
Age Requirement
Candidates should be at least 17 years old by 31 December of the admission year, in line with NMC rules for studying medicine abroad.
- Minimum 17 yearsRequired age at the time of admission (NMC rule)
Requirements
Selection is based on the secondary-school record and an online interview in the sciences and the study language. Indian students also need a valid NEET result for future Indian licensing. Applications are made online via portal.edu.az or an official partner.
Online Interview
An online interview (US$100) assesses physics, chemistry, biology and the chosen language of study; there is no written entrance exam and no MCAT. Applicants may be placed in a 6-month Foundation Course before Year 1.
English Proficiency
International students can study entirely in English; the interview assesses the chosen study language, and English proficiency evidence (for example IELTS/TOEFL) may be requested.
Entrance Examination
There is no written entrance examination. Admission to the 6-year MD is decided by the secondary-school record and an online interview.
| Component | Requirement |
|---|---|
| School record | Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology |
| Online interview | US$100; assesses physics, chemistry, biology and the study language |
| Foundation Course (if placed) | 6-month preparatory course ending in a pass exam, for applicants who need it |
| NEET (Indian students) | Valid NEET-UG qualification for future licensing in India |
Required Documents
To apply, students need to submit essential academic and identification documents:
- Completed online application via portal.edu.az or an official AMU partner
- Secondary-school leaving certificate and transcripts (legalised/apostille) with Physics, Chemistry and Biology
- NEET scorecard and a valid passport
- Medical certificate and eligibility statement
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Program Structure
MBBS Curriculum & Internship Structure
Azerbaijan Medical University teaches a six-year General Medicine programme that moves from pre-clinical sciences to full clinical training in the university's own teaching clinics, taught in English and leading to a physician (MD-equivalent) qualification.
Medicine (General Medicine) Course
Total Duration:
6 Years
Degree:
Physician / MD (equivalent to MBBS)
Curriculum Phases at Azerbaijan Medical University
Foundation (if placed)
Preparatory Course
Applicants who need it complete a 6-month Foundation Course in the study language plus physics, chemistry and biology, ending in an exam that must be passed to enter Year 1:
Study language (English)PhysicsChemistryBiologyStudy skillsYears 1–2
Pre-Clinical Sciences
The first years cover the basic medical sciences through lectures, seminars and laboratory work, with early clinical skills:
AnatomyPhysiologyBiochemistryHistologyMedical BiologyBiophysicsMicrobiologyImmunologyLatin/Medical TerminologyIntroduction to Clinical SkillsYears 3–4
Disease Sciences & Clinical Training
The middle years introduce the disease sciences and clinical rotations in the university clinics across the core specialties:
PathophysiologyPathological AnatomyPharmacologyInternal MedicineGeneral SurgeryPaediatricsObstetrics & GynaecologyNeurologyRadiologyPublic HealthYears 5–6
Advanced Clinical Training & Internship
The senior years are spent in clinical rotations in the university's teaching clinics, concluding with a final-year clinical internship and state qualifying examinations:
Advanced Internal MedicineSurgeryPaediatricsObstetrics & GynaecologyAnaesthesiologyEmergency MedicineInfectious DiseasesPsychiatryClinical InternshipState Examinations
Clinical Rotations
Clinical training takes place in AMU's own university clinics in Baku — the Educational-Surgical Clinic (about 500 beds, opened 2013), the Educational-Therapeutic Clinic, the Oncology Clinic and the Dental/Stomatology Clinic. An indicative pattern:
| Phase | Focus |
|---|---|
| Years 1–2 | Pre-clinical sciences and early clinical skills |
| Years 3–4 | Rotations in internal medicine, surgery, obstetrics and gynaecology and paediatrics in the university clinics |
| Years 5–6 | Advanced clinical rotations and the final-year internship, with state qualifying examinations |
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Global Exchange
International Cooperation & Exchange
Azerbaijan Medical University cooperates with around 80 institutions across some 24 countries and takes part in the Erasmus+ programme (as a Partner Country) as well as the Mevlana and Orhun exchange schemes. A selection of its named partner universities:
| Country | Partner University |
|---|---|
| Turkey | Biruni University, Istanbul (Erasmus+); Koç University; Gazi University |
| Greece | Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (Erasmus+) |
| Russia | Stavropol State Medical University |
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Legacy
Prominent Figures of Azerbaijan Medical University
Azerbaijan Medical University is led and staffed by respected physicians, surgeons and academicians who have built its standing as the country's leading medical university.
Prof. Ahliman Amiraslanov
A prominent Azerbaijani oncologist and academician who served as Rector from 1992 to 2016 and is one of the most influential figures in the country's modern medical education and cancer care.
A Distinguished Academic Body
The university's academic staff includes around 124 professors, 9 academicians and more than 800 PhD holders across some 62 departments, and it has hosted visiting scholars including Nobel laureate Professor Avram Hershko.
Faculty
Azerbaijan Medical University has around 1,231 academic staff, including some 124 professors, 9 academicians and more than 800 PhD holders, and is led by Rector Professor Garay Garaybayli. Teaching is delivered by experienced physicians and surgeons across the university's own clinics, combining a long clinical tradition with modern hospitals to prepare students for the FMGE, NExT, USMLE and regional practice.
Academic Expertise
Experienced physicians and surgeons
Founded 1930
~124 professors and 9 academicians
Own 500-bed teaching clinic
Student Support & Mentorship
English-taught programme
Dean's Office for Foreign Students
Clinical supervision in university clinics
International community from ~20 countries
About University
History Information
Roots in 1919
Founded in 1930
Growth into a University
A Leading University Today
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Role in medicine
Role in medical education
Azerbaijan's Leading Medical University
Its Own University Clinics
An International Medical Community
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Cost of living
MBBS Living Cost in Baku
Baku is a modern capital city with moderate living costs for a student. Here is the approximate monthly breakdown for an Indian student.
Monthly Living Cost
| Cost Component | Approximate Amount |
|---|---|
| Accommodation (hostel / shared flat) | ₹8,000 – ₹26,000 |
| Food | ₹13,000 – ₹22,000 |
| Transportation | ₹1,000 – ₹1,800 |
| Other Expenses (Utilities, Internet, Leisure) | ₹4,000 – ₹9,000 |
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Average monthly living cost
₹30,000 – ₹55,000
Housing
Accommodation
Azerbaijan Medical University has student dormitories, two of which are reserved for international students, and many students also rent private flats in Baku.
University Dormitories
AMU has six student dormitories, two of which are reserved for international students, giving them secure, affordable housing near the university and its clinics.
Low Hostel Fee
The university hostel fee is about US$700 per year (roughly ₹60,000), among the most economical student housing of any medical university, with furnished rooms in shared units.
Monthly Cost
For those who prefer private housing, a shared or private room in Baku typically costs around US$150–300 per month (roughly ₹13,000–₹26,000), depending on the area and standard.
A Supported First Year
First-year international students are encouraged to apply for a dormitory place on arrival, which keeps them close to fellow students and eases the move to a new country.
How to Apply
Dormitory places are requested through the university's Dean's Office for Foreign Students after admission; because demand is high, students should apply for a room as soon as they accept their offer.
Private Flats
Many students rent private studios or share flats across Baku, budgeting for a deposit and monthly utilities on top of rent; the city has a wide range of housing.
A Modern Coastal City
Baku is a modern city on the Caspian Sea with a metro and bus network, so students can live near the campus and clinics and get around easily and cheaply with student fares.
Mild Climate
Baku has a mild, semi-arid climate with warm summers and cool, breezy winters — much gentler than the harsh winters of many MBBS-abroad destinations, and easier for students from India.
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Food & Dining
100% Veg Options and Indian Food, Always Available
Indian, halal and vegetarian food is easily available in restaurants, grocery stores and student kitchens across Baku.
Baku has student canteens, cafés and restaurants across the city, with vegetarian options widely available; as a Muslim-majority country, halal food is the norm, which suits many Indian students.
Location
How to Reach Azerbaijan Medical University
Address
Azerbaijan Medical University, Səməd Vurğun küçəsi 163, Baku AZ1022, Azerbaijan
Nearest Airport
Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD), Baku — with direct flights to Delhi (about 6.5 hours) and other Indian connections
Local Transport
Baku has a metro and an extensive bus network with cheap student fares, so students can travel across the city and to the university clinics easily
Your Roadmap to Success
Career Pathways After Medicine at Azerbaijan Medical University
Graduates who wish to return home appear for the Indian screening examination, currently the FMGE and transitioning to the NExT, complete the required internship and register with the NMC or a State Medical Council. A valid NEET qualification at admission is required under the NMC's 2021 FMG regulations.
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Practising in India
FMGE & NExT Details
To practise medicine in India after graduating from Azerbaijan Medical University, Indian students follow the licensing pathway set by the National Medical Commission (NMC). Because AMU is WDOMS-listed and teaches an English-medium six-year MD, it meets the NMC's core criteria, and students should qualify NEET-UG before joining.
Step 1
National Exit Test (NExT)
Graduates must clear the qualifying examination that licenses foreign medical graduates to practise in India. At present this is the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE), which the NMC plans to replace with the National Exit Test (NExT).
Step 2
Clinical Internship (CRRI)
After qualifying, students complete the required one-year Compulsory Rotatory Residential Internship (CRRI) in India, which builds hands-on experience in Indian clinical settings under the NMC's framework.
Step 3
Medical Registration
The final step is registration with the National Medical Commission (NMC) or the relevant State Medical Council. Once registered, the graduate holds a full licence to practise medicine in India.
Student Life Style
Student life at Azerbaijan Medical University
Life at Azerbaijan Medical University combines a demanding English-taught medical course with life in Baku, a modern, safe capital on the Caspian Sea with a rich history and mild climate.
The Palace of the Shirvanshahs in the Old City of Baku
Academics
The Maiden Tower in the Old City of Baku
Campus and City
Challenges and Growth
The historic Old City walls of Baku
Social Life
Overall Experience
Scholarship & Financial
Scholarship & Financial Aid
Honest note first: fee-paying international medicine at Azerbaijan Medical University has limited scholarship support, but the low tuition (about US$5,000 a year) already makes it one of the most affordable options.
AMU's tuition of about US$5,000 a year is already among the lowest of any established medical university, so the main saving is in the base fee rather than a separate scholarship; families should plan for the full tuition plus living costs.
- ~US$5,000/year tuition
- ~US$700/year hostel
- Moderate Baku living costs
Ratings
Reviews & Ratings
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4.3
128 reviews
Academics4.3
Infrastructure4.2
Hostel4.1
Campus Life4.4
Value for Money4.6
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| University | Azerbaijan Medical UniversityBaku, Azerbaijan | CMC VelloreTamil Nadu, India |
|---|---|---|
| University Type | Public | Private (minority) |
| Medium | English | English |
| Course Duration | 6 years (MD) | 5.5 years (MBBS) |
| Tuition (per year) | ~₹4.3 lakh (US$5,000) | ~₹3–4 lakh |
| Admission | Online interview (no written exam) | NEET-UG |
| Recognition | WDOMS; Bologna/EHEA; NMC-eligible via FMGE/NExT | NMC-recognised |
| Ranking | Est. 1930; THE Impact-ranked (no QS world rank) | Not in QS top 500 |
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