Student scholarships in Azerbaijan will see an increase of almost 20%, equalling $9.

This means that now, Azerbaijan’s exceptional students will receive 130 AZN [about $76] per month. Previously, this amount was 112 AZN [about $67].

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Higher education in state universities of Azerbaijan is divided into paid and free.

Students who score high on entrance exams study for free.

The rest must pay, and tuition varies according to university and department – 31% of students study for free.

Up until now, only students from state schools received scholarships. Now, however, students of private schools will also receive scholarships.