About Azerbaijan State Agricultural University

Azerbaijan State Agricultural University, commonly known as ADAU, is a state university based in Ganja, Azerbaijan's second-largest city.

The university's academic history goes back to 1920, when an agricultural faculty was established within the Baku Polytechnic Institute. In 1929, the Azerbaijan Agricultural Institute was established, and the institution was later transferred to Ganja in 1931. Over the decades, it developed into today's Azerbaijan State Agricultural University.

ADAU's academic focus extends beyond traditional agriculture. Its current undergraduate portfolio includes fields such as agronomy, veterinary medicine, pharmacy, biotechnology, food engineering, information technology, computer engineering, business administration, economics, finance, marketing, management and design, alongside numerous agriculture-related disciplines.

Student Life & Campus

ADAU provides students with academic buildings, laboratories, research facilities, student accommodation and spaces supporting university activities.

The university's current website also highlights student residence registration and various student-oriented activities.

Student Experience Can Include

• Academic and laboratory learning
• Research activities
• Innovation projects
• Student organizations and events
• International student interaction
• Campus accommodation

ADAU's Position in the QS Rankings

ADAU made its debut in the QS Europe 2026 rankings, placing in the 601–650 range and ranked 54th in QS Western Asia 2026.

Career Opportunities

ADAU's broad academic portfolio allows students to pursue education aligned with different professional sectors.

Depending on the chosen program, graduates may pursue opportunities in areas such as:

• Agriculture
• Agribusiness
• Veterinary services
• Food production
• Food engineering
• Environmental sciences
• Biotechnology
• Agricultural engineering
• IT and technology
• Business and management
• Finance and accounting
• Marketing
• Research and academia

Dual Degree Opportunities

ADAU participates in an International Dual Degree Program with Ege University in Türkiye in selected undergraduate agricultural fields.

According to ADAU's current information, the program includes:

• Study at ADAU
• Study at Ege University
• Industrial internship opportunity
• State funding under the applicable program
• Two university diplomas upon successful completion

The current 2026/2027 program information describes three years at ADAU and one year at Ege University, with a four-week industrial internship at Ege University.

Research & Innovation

Research is an important part of ADAU's academic mission.

The university has modern laboratories and research facilities, while its Innovation Center supports student initiatives and innovative projects. International visitors have recently been introduced to ADAU's laboratories, Innovation Center and research opportunities.

ADAU's stated quality policy also emphasizes improving education quality, strengthening scientific research and developing specialists according to modern requirements.