ELIGIBILITY:

Annually 100 international students will benefit from the scholarship. The citizens of the following countries are eligible to participate in the program: (List of Eligible Countries)

Member states of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation;

Member states of the Non-Aligned Movement;

Small Island Developing States;

Countries sharing common cultural, ethnic, and historical ties with Azerbaijan.

Citizens of the Republic of Azerbaijan or individuals whose citizenship in the Republic of Azerbaijan have been terminated will not be considered for a scholarship.

Age requirements for applicants shall be as follows:

Undergraduate and general medicine programs—foreign nationals below 35 years as of 15.09.2026;

Graduate and medical residency programs—foreign nationals below 40 years as of 15.09.2026;

Doctoral programs—foreign nationals below 45 years as of 15.09.2026

Candidates can choose 3 (three) specialties at different higher educational institutions of the Republic of Azerbaijan in the appropriate channel.

Completed nomination form (for the first stage of application process);

Copy of Diplomas and Transcripts from prior High School or Higher Education Institution; The applicant’s academic marks (GPA) of the previous degree(s) of study (general secondary education, bachelor’s degree, general medicine education, master’s degree, medical residency) must not be less than 70 (on a scale of 0 to 100 or 7 on a scale of 10 or equivalent) of the relevant marking system;

Copy of the medical certificate (including HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis B/C tests);

Copy of a valid passport that confirms the applicant’s identification information;

CV or Resume;

Proficiency in the language of study: Applicants willing to study in English are required to have the following scores:

For undergraduate programs, the minimum IELTS 5 (TOEFL 40);

For postgraduate programs minimum IELTS 5.5 (TOEFL 50);

The language of study of the previous education must be English.

BENEFIT:

The applicants approved for the scholarship will be provided with the following:

TUITION FEES: Tuition fees and language preparatory courses (in accordance with the language of instruction) for the study period at the undergraduate, graduate, general medicine, medical residency, and doctoral levels.

INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS: An international economy class flight ticket to Baku, Azerbaijan (from the country of origin), and from Azerbaijan (to the country of origin), respectively, once a year.

MONTHLY ALLOWANCE: Monthly allowance of 800 AZN (470 USD) for accommodation, daily expenses, and educational materials (10 months each year, except July and August).

MEDICAL INSURANCE: Yearly allowance of 200 AZN (117 USD) for medical care and medication during the study period in the Republic of Azerbaijan.

Note: All the privileges and payments under Part 3 (Scholarship Benefits) will be applicable only for the duration of each program described under Part 2 (Educational Levels).

VISA & REGISTRATION: A single-entry visa to the Republic of Azerbaijan, as well as a temporary residence permit for the stay in the country for the period of each academic year.