Deputy Minister: Around 400 African students study in Azerbaijan
In the last few years, Azerbaijan's relations with African countries have become remarkably close and active. We see this not only in official meetings and agreements, but also in people-to-people connections, academic cooperation, and especially in the increasing number of African students studying in Azerbaijani universities.
Aztəhsil.az reports, citing APA, that this was stated by Kenan Karimzade, Deputy Minister of Science and Education of Azerbaijan, in his speech at the conference dedicated to "Africa Day".
"Today, more than 360 African students from 40 African countries study in 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 human in nature.
At the same time, I would like to note that our higher education institutions are becoming increasingly international. In addition to 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.
He stated that many African students studying in Azerbaijan come to our country with scholarship opportunities and that these students benefit from the support programs of the Azerbaijani state, including the Heydar Aliyev International Education Grant program.
"Africa is one of the youngest, most dynamic, and most promising regions in the world today. The future of global development, innovation, and even demographic changes will largely be shaped by African youth. That is why cooperation in the fields of education, science, technology, vocational training, and innovation is becoming increasingly important. We believe that Azerbaijan and African countries can achieve significant results together in these areas. At the same time, Azerbaijan understands very well the importance of investing in human capital. Our country has undergone a great transformation and development in recent years, and education has always been one of the main pillars of our progress," Kenan Karimzade said.
