ADA University

ADA University
ADA Universiteti
Motto	Leading Innovation and Responsible Citizenship
Type	Public university
Established	Azerbaijan Diplomatic Academy (2006—2014) ADA University (2014—present)
Rector	Hafiz Pashayev
Students	2324 (2068 undergraduate, 265 graduate)
Address	Ahmadbey Agaoglu 61, Narimanov, Baku, Azerbaijan 40°23′N 49°51′E / 40.39°N 49.85°E / 40.39; 49.85
Campus	Green and Smart Campus
Language	English
Academic term	Semester
Transportation	Ganjlik metrostation
Colors	Blue, Pomegranate and White
Website	ada.edu.az

University rankings
Regional – Overall
QS Emerging Europe and Central Asia^[1]	301-350 (2022)

- ADA University (ADA) (Azerbaijani: ADA Universiteti) is a public university established under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan in March 2006 by Hafiz Pashayev.^[2] By the decree of the President of Azerbaijan, ADA was transformed into a university in 2014.^[3] When founded as the Azerbaijan Diplomatic Academy, the main objective was to train specialists for a diplomatic career in Azerbaijani foreign affairs; however, its programs expanded, and the name changed to ADA University. Its founding rector is Ambassador Hafiz Pashayev, who is a Deputy Foreign Minister of Azerbaijan and a former ambassador of Azerbaijan to the United States.^[4] Its present, dedicated campus opened in September 2012.^[5]

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Schools and programs

Since 2006, ADA has expanded the number of programs it offers and became a full-fledged university with four schools.

School of Public and International Affairs (BA in International Relations; BA in Public Affairs; MA in Diplomacy and International Affairs; Master in Public Administration; Law)

School of Business (BA in Business Administration; BS in Economics; Master of Business Administration)

School of Education (MA in Educational Management; EAPP)

School of Information Technologies and Engineering (BS in Computer Science; BS in Computer Engineering; BS in Information Technologies; MS in Computer Science and Data Analytics)

Financial aid

Student life

Student clubs

ACM Club
ADA Algorithmics Club
ADA Outdoorsman Club
ADA MOIC Club
ADAMUN Club
Adventour Club
AIESEC ADA
Arts and Creativity Club
Book Club
Charity Club
Drama Club
European Azerbaijan Club
Grey Club^[6]^[7]
Oikos Club
Politics Club
Study Club
Drama Club
Milli Club
Hyoumanity Club
Intellectual Games Club
ADA Chess Club
Law Society

Haji Zeynalabdin Taghiyev Awards

The Haji Zeynalabdin Taghiyev Awards Ceremony is held each year in May at ADA University. The awards are rewarded to three best student teams with the emphasis on social responsibility. The award promotes values such as civic engagement and social responsibility.

International students

ADA University are represented with the international students and faculty from more than 40 countries including the countries in Asia, Europe, Americas and Africa. International students have the International country days, so-called Country Profile Days where they represent their country to the locals and other international students. ADA University annually holds an International Festival where the members of the international community come together in a large student fair and try their cuisines.

Career Management Center

Career Management Center (CMC) supports the professional development of ADA University students with industry-related and hands-on skill set by offering diverse internship and employment opportunities in the competitive job market. The exceptional contributions of CMC staff members toward reinforcing the students as tomorrow’s professionals earn international recognition.

In July 2017, the CCEE (Caspian Center for Energy and Environment) of ADA University arranged Baku Summer Energy School (BSES). The two-week certificate program brought together world-renowned scholars, academicians, and policymakers to examine and better understand global energy and environment issues and their practical application. ^[8]