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Deputy Minister: Nearly 400 African students study in Azerbaijan

25 May 2026 11:00 (UTC +04:00)

"In recent years, Azerbaijan’s relations with African countries have become noticeably closer and more active. We see this not only in official meetings or agreements, but also in people-to-people ties, academic cooperation, and especially in the growing number of African students studying at Azerbaijani universities," Azerbaijani Deputy Minister of Science and Education Kanan Karimzada said during his speech at the conference dedicated to Africa Day, APA reports.

“Today, more than 360 African students from 40 African countries are studying at Azerbaijani universities. When we meet these students, talk to them and listen to their experiences, we understand that this cooperation is not only institutional, but also personal and humanitarian in nature.

At the same time, I would like to note that our higher education institutions are becoming increasingly international in character. Alongside Azerbaijani-language programs, we also offer academic opportunities in English, French and Arabic. This helps students from different cultures feel more connected, more confident and more active in academic life in Azerbaijan,” the deputy minister noted.

Toghrul Guluzade

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