Baku State University

Baku State University
Bakı Dövlət Universiteti

Type	Public
Established	1919
Rector	Prof. Dr. Abel Maharramov
Academic staff	1300
Location	Baku, Azerbaijan
Campus	Urban
Website	www.bsu.edu.az

Baku State University (BSU; Azerbaijani: Bakı Dövlət Universiteti) is a public university located in Baku, Azerbaijan. Established in 1919 by the Parliament of Azerbaijan Democratic Republic, the University started with faculties of history and philology; physics and mathematics; law and medicine with an initial enrollment of 1094.^[1] The first rector of BSU was V.I.Razumovsky, a former professor of surgery at Kazan University.

In 1930, the government ordered the University shut down in accordance with a reorganization of higher education, and the University was replaced with the Supreme Pedagogical Institute. However, in 1934 the University was reestablished again, and continued to work through the difficult years of World War II experiencing a shortage of faculty members.

By its 40th anniversary in 1959, the University already had 13 faculties. The Azerbaijan Medical University and Azerbaijan State Economic University were both spun-offs of the original respective faculties at BSU.

Among the graduates of BSU were two former presidents of Azerbaijan, Abulfaz Elchibey and Heydar Aliyev. The former graduated from the Faculty of Arabic Language and Literature, while the latter, who dominated Azerbaijan's political life for over 30 years, from the Faculty of History. Nobel Prize-winning physicist Lev Landau studied at BSU between 1922 and 1924.

BSU is the only university from Azerbaijan Republic ranked by international ranking organizations, such as University Ranking by Academic Performance and currently ranks at 1872 in the University Ranking by Academic Performance.^[2]

History

Coat of arms of Baku State University in 1919.

BSU was established on September 1, 1919 by the decision of the Parliament of Azerbaijan Democratic Republic. In its first year, the university had two faculties — Faculty of Philology and the Medical Faculty — and an enrollment of 1094 students.

Among the leading professors in 1920-40 were Azerbaijani writer Abdurrahim bek Haqverdiyev, Orientalist Professor P.K. Juze, Professor A.O. Makovelski, Professor A.O. Mishel and other scholars. During that period the administration of the university invited to Baku such teachers as N.Y. Marr, V.V. Bartold, the academician of the Eastern Science Academy Fuad bek Kuprulluzade.

In 1930 the university was liquidated according to the decision made by Council of the People’s Commissar on reorganization. The High Pedagogical Institute was created. Only in 1943 the state university resumed its activity and very soon became the republic’s scientific-pedagogical center. Despite the great shortage of university teachers because most of teachers went to the Second World War, the university managed to keep its leading position. In 1945 the teachers took an active part in founding the Azerbaijan Academy of Science. Most of the republic's universities — such as Azerbaijan Medical University, Azerbaijan University of Economy, Azerbaijan State Pedagogical University and others — were founded on the basis of Baku State University.

The years after 1969 can be considered as the years of development in the direction of knowledge and science. Covering a wide historical period, in those years there were founded faculties on modern specialties, departments and about 30 scientific research laboratories started. As a result, there was created a strong assurance of future development.

Faculties and institutes

Faculties

Ceremony conferring on Dmitry Medvedev an honorary doctorate from Baku State University, September 3, 2010

Applied Mathematics and Economical Cybernetics
Physics
Mechanics and Mathematics
Chemistry
Biology
Geology
Geography
History
Philology
Theology
International Law and International Relations
Journalism
Law
Oriental Studies
Social Sciences and Psychology
Library Studies — the only library school in Azerbaijan^[3]

Research institutes

Scientific Research Institute of Applied Mathematics
Institute of Problems of Theoretical Physics

Partner universities

Affiliations

The university is a member of the Caucasus University Association.^[4]

Alumni

Intigam Aliyev (born 1962), human rights defender
Aslan Aslanov (born 1951), Director General of the Azerbaijan State Telegraph Agency
Vougar Aslanov (born 1964), writer and journalist
Rauf Mirgadirov (born 1961), journalist
Arif Yunus (born 1955), historian

References

↑ "History of Baku State University" (in Russian). Retrieved 2015-07-18.
↑ "2014-2015 RANKING BY COUNTRY". Retrieved 2015-07-18.
↑ Kniffel, Leonard (June 2014). "Building a pipeline to education in Azerbaijan: How library service is burgeoning the oil-rich nation". American Libraries (Media Source) 45 (6): 46–49.
↑ "Tüm Üyeler" (in Turkish). Retrieved 2015-07-18.

External links

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Official website (Azerbaijani) (Russian) (English)

Universities in Azerbaijan

Public	Azerbaijan Architecture and Construction University Azerbaijan Diplomatic Academy Azerbaijan Medical University Academy of Public Administration (Azerbaijan) Azerbaijan Technical University Azerbaijan State Agrarian University Azerbaijan State Economic University Azerbaijan State Marine Academy Azerbaijan State Oil Academy Azerbaijan University of Languages Baku Academy of Music Baku Slavic University Baku State University Azerbaijan State University of Culture and Arts Ganja State University Lankaran State University Mingachevir Polytechnic Institute Nakhchivan State University Sumqayit State University

Private	Azerbaijan University Baku Eurasian University Khazar University Odlar Yurdu University Qafqaz University Western University Nakchivan Private University

Baku landmarks

Famous and historic structures	Ichari Shahar Palace of the Shirvanshahs Bath Houses of the Shirvanshahs Bath Houses of Haji Gayib Maiden Tower Baku Khans' Palace Alley of Honor Martyrs' Lane Heydar Aliyev Cultural Center International Mugam Center of Azerbaijan Palace of Happiness Gulustan Palace Ismailiyya Palace Sovetsky Baku TV Tower Flame Towers

Places of worship	Bibi-Heybat Mosque Binagady Mosque Gardashlyg Mosque Juma Mosque Lezgi Mosque Muhammad Mosque Palace Mosque Saray Mosque Shahids’ Mosque Sheikh İbrahim Mosque Taza Pir Mosque Tuba Shahi Mosque Ateshgah Holy Myrrhbearers Cathedral Church of the Saviour Church of Michael Archangel Church of the Immaculate Conception

Nature and parks	Baku Bay Baku Archipelago Lake Boyukshor Baku Botanical Gardens National Park Mirza Alakbar Sabir Garden Philharmonic Garden Molokan Garden Baku Boulevard Samad Vurgun Park

Entertainment and recreation	Baku Crystal Hall Baku Ferris Wheel Buta Palace Heydar Aliyev Palace Baku Zoo Park Bulvar Children's World Baku State Circus Baku Water Park Baku Aqua Park

Cultural and art	National Library of Azerbaijan Azerbaijan State Academic Opera and Ballet Theater Azerbaijan State Philharmonic Hall National Art Museum of Azerbaijan Azerbaijan State Museum of History Independence Museum of Azerbaijan Azerbaijan State Museum of Musical Culture Nizami Museum of Azerbaijani Literature Baku Museum of Modern Art Baku Museum of Miniature Books Rinay Azerbaijan Carpet Museum House-Museum of Vagif Mustafazadeh Villa Petrolea Azerbaijan State Academic Drama Theatre Azerbaijan State Pantomime Theatre Azerbaijan State Russian Drama Theatre Azerbaijan State Theatre of Musical Comedy Azerbaijan State Theatre of Young Spectators Baku Puppet Theatre Green Theatre Rashid Behbudov State Song Theatre

Science and education	Baku State University Azerbaijan Technical University Azerbaijan Medical University Azerbaijan State Economic University Azerbaijan State University of Culture and Arts Azerbaijan University of Languages Azerbaijan Architecture and Construction University Khazar University Qafqaz University Baku Slavic University Odlar Yurdu University Western University Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences Azerbaijan State Marine Academy Azerbaijan State Oil Academy Baku Academy of Music Asaf Zeynally Music College Baku Polytechnicum Jamshid Nakhchivanski Military Lyceum Lycée français de Bakou Baku International School

Sport venues	AZAL Stadium Baku Aquatics Center Baku National Stadium Baku Shooting Center Baku Sports Hall Baku Tennis Academy Bayil Stadium Dalga Arena Bakcell Arena Heydar Aliyev Sports and Exhibition Complex Ismat Gayibov Stadium Karabakh Stadium National Gymnastics Arena Inter Arena Shagan Olympic Sport Complex Stadium Tofiq Bahramov Stadium Tofiq Ismayilov Stadium

Transportation	Heydar Aliyev International Airport Baku Railway Station Baku International Sea Trade Port Baku Metro Baku Funicular

Squares and streets	Azadliq Square Fountains Square National Flag Square 28 May Street Boyuk Shor Highway Istiglaliyyat Street Neftchilar Avenue Nizami Street Rashid Behbudov Street Tbilisi Avenue

Government and financial institutions	National Assembly Government House Presidential Apparatus Baku City Hall Central Bank of Azerbaijan Baku Stock Exchange Baku Expo Center

Category:Baku

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Guest members	Baden-Wuerttemberg Cooperative State University Loerrach Baku State University University of Graz

Coordinates: 40°22′24″N 49°48′40″E / 40.37333°N 49.81111°E / 40.37333; 49.81111

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