What are the current regulations?
According to the latest information from the Ministry of Science and Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan, the regulations governing the transfer of students, as well as changes to their major or form of study, were officially approved by the Ministry's Collegium decision No. KQ-02, dated February 21, 2024.
How and when to apply?
Applications for student transfers are processed exclusively through the portal.edu.az platform during specific periods announced by the Ministry for each academic year. Students are advised to monitor official announcements to ensure they do not miss the designated application window.
- Log in to your personal account on portal.edu.az.
- Select the appropriate transfer service and choose your desired educational institution or major.
- Upload all required academic and supporting documentation as requested by the system.
- Confirm your application before the official deadline expires.
- Track the status of your application within your personal cabinet and complete the final registration if accepted.
What factors are considered during evaluation?
The evaluation process is comprehensive and considers several critical criteria, including the level of education, compatibility of the major, entrance examination scores, academic performance, form of study, funding status, and the recognition of documents for students transferring from foreign institutions. It is important to note that there is no automatic right to transfer for all students; each case is reviewed individually. In the event of a discrepancy between the portal's decision and unofficial verbal information provided by a university, the written clarification issued by the Ministry of Science and Education serves as the final authority.
Context and significance
The digitalization of student services in Azerbaijan, spearheaded by the Ministry of Science and Education, aims to increase transparency and accessibility in the higher education sector. By centralizing transfer procedures through the portal.edu.az system, the government has significantly reduced bureaucratic hurdles, minimized direct contact between students and university administration, and ensured a standardized, merit-based approach to academic mobility across the country's universities.
