Azerbaijan Medical University was Established in 1930, The medical school grew out of the Department of Medicine of Baku State University. During World War II the institute trained 2,082 doctors.  All further activities of the institute were associated with his name. In the fall of 2013, the University's Training and Surgical Clinic was opened. Azerbaijan Medical University is recognized & approved by the WHO (World Health Organization) and is listed on the WDOMS (World Directory of Medical Schools) portal. All Medical programs are recognized by the WHO and Medical bodies around the world incl. the National Medical Commission of India. (NMC). All Medical programs are taught in English. Applying for MBBS in Azerbaijan gives students a valuable advantage as they become eligible to take several licensing exams, including the MCI screening test, USMLE Step1, PLAB, etc.

Azerbaijan Medical University provides Low-cost tuition fees with world-class education. The university offers an exceptional educational experience and a learning atmosphere for those pursuing an MBBS degree. The Medical University consists of a single administrative building 7 teaching buildings, a state-of-the-art scientific research center, a spacious sports complex with a swimming pool, a comprehensive library, and well-equipped laboratories. With 8 faculties including General Medicine, Surgery, Pediatrics, Oncology, Dermatology, Anaesthesiology, Dentistry, and Pharmacy.

The university caters to the academic needs of more than 8,000 students.AMU boasts various departments that cater to the educational needs of the students. The quality and caliber of education provided by the university is exceptionally high.