NDU rector Elbrus Isayev held a media briefing
The Rector gave detailed information about the results of 2024 and priorities for 2025 at Nakhchivan State University.
Elbrus Isayev, who made a presentation at the briefing The organization of scientific activity and teaching at NSU, student-oriented educational programs, opportunities for integration into the international scientific environment, projects realized during the past period in the direction of the implementation of the State program and work to be done, electronicization of the educational process, about the main strategic development priorities, the position of the university in international rankings and other relevant topics of education gave detailed information. The Rector emphasized that Nakhchivan State University is the only campus university in the country with 10 faculties, 45 departments, Master's and Doctorate centers, work and preparation center for foreign students, 3 colleges (Nakhchivan Music College, Nakhchivan Technical College and Nakhchivan Medical College), 1 international school (NDU International Cambridge School) and 1 gymnasium (English Oriented Gymnasium) modern type and multi-profile education. is a higher education institution with a system.
The rector spoke about the five-year strategic development plan of Nakhchivan State University Covering the years 2023-2027 key strategic development priorities He emphasized that education, research, internationalization and resources are defined, and that the higher education institution aims to become a research university. University sspoke about the achievements achieved during the 5-year period of activity, xHe pointed out that in 2024, there were advances in all directions, and high indicators were recorded. He noted that 2024 was the year in which 2,198 students graduated in the history of NSU. Also In 2024, the graduates of NSU showed the highest results in the civil service entrance exams conducted by the State Examination Center across the country and turned the university into a leading higher education institution.
Rector Elbrus Isayev That Nakhchivan State University has been accredited by TKTA for granting a license for the next 5-year activity in 2024 said, and many that the university has achieved during 2024 successes took into account.
He emphasized that at present NSU prepares about 250 programs, including bachelor's, master's, residency and doctoral programs. The higher education institution has direct relations with about 150 universities of the world. Athe country in terms of the southern student body among universities is ahead in the ranking and in NDU About 2,000 foreign students from 15 countries study here. In addition to the Azerbaijani language, the university also has specialties taught in English.
The rector said that uThe university trains highly qualified specialists in four areas of education. 561 faculty members are engaged in staff training at the higher educational institution. Every year eThe personnel potential of graduates is increasing so that In 2024, this figure 232 reached a person. However, in 2020, the number of scientific degree holders in the staff was 34%, but now it is more than 41%. The number of employees at the university in the last year alone It has increased to 10%, and on average, 50% of them have scientific degrees.
In the briefing, Rector Elbrus Isayev conveyed the information about the admission of 2 new specialties to the bachelor's level of education and 5 to the master's level of education at the Nakhchivan State University in the 2023-2024 academic year. He especially drew attention to the specialty of Medicine, which is taught in English from the 2024-2025 academic year. The Rector noted that 2024 was marked by the successful implementation of a number of strategic goals for NSU. presented statistical information on the results obtained in all directions based on the headings listed below.
An increase in the number of publications per employee was observed. In 2020, the total number of publications for the university was 579, and the number of publications per 1 academic staff was 1.3. In 2024, the number of publications was more than 2400, and the number of publications per 1 academic staff was 4.3. In the last 5 years, the number of publications has increased more than 4 times. The number of publications per 1 academic staff has increased by 3.3 times, which is the highest indicator of previous years.
A significant increase in the registration of employees to elmmetric databases was recorded. In 2024, the number of articles indexed in Scopus by NSU scientists increased 5 times compared to 2023, and the number of publications indexed in Web of Science increased 2 times.
Organization of scientific researches was carried out jointly with foreign colleagues. In 2024, 44% of articles indexed in SCOPUS by NSU scientists will be from 10 countries, and 57% of articles indexed in Web of Science Co-authored with scientists from 9 countries. Scientific researches are conducted in research centers and laboratories operating under the chairs.
NSU has signed big projects as the initiator and host of both national and republic level conferences. In 2024, 27 congresses, conferences and symposiums were held. 13 of them were international, 13 national, and 1 intra-university scientific events. "Return to Western Azerbaijan", "Medical Forum", "Apitherapy and Nature", "Silk Road", Projects such as "Azerbaijan Forum of Psychologists", "Artificial intelligence: from theory to practice" have attracted special attention. In connection with the 100th anniversary of the Republic of Nakhchivan, a conference, congress, festival and other organizational events will be held at the university. 37 events took place. Within Cop 29, 27 different activities were carried out. Career exhibition was opened for the first time with the participation of 4 thousand young graduates and about 40 state and private institutions organized by NSU.
Publications with a high impact factor in the scientific indicators of university employees have been observed with a significant increase compared to previous years. The number of publications in Scopus and Web of Science databases was 63, which means a significant increase compared to previous years. The number of Scopus and Web of Science articles has exceeded the number of publications in the last 5 years. "Scientific works" magazine is published in the university to organize the information provision of scientific research works.
There are concrete results in NDU's placement and advancement in international rankings. Thus, NDU is among the best 400 universities in the world according to SDG 2, among the best 600 universities according to SDG 4, 7, 10, 15, and among the best 800 universities according to SDG 3.
Differential wages are implemented. In 2024 Within the framework of the "academic performance evaluation mechanism", 10-25% incentive supplements were added to the salaries of 50 employees for a period of 1 year. Prizes in the amount of 1,500-2,500 manats for each publication in the Scopus and Web of Science databases, 100 manats for foreign publications with other indexes, 300-500 manats for the Hirsch index and references, and 1,000 manats for each patent were presented. In 2025, the monthly salaries of university employees have been increased by an average of 15%.
There were activities within the implementation of the "State Program on the socio-economic development of the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic for 2023-2027". A Gymnasium was opened under the NSU, and the NSU International Cambridge School started operating under the license of the University of Cambridge. International cooperation has been strengthened. Cooperation between the university and higher education institutions of foreign countries was established, and a number of visits were carried out in order to organize joint programs. DAccording to the cooperation agreement between IBM, the world's technology leader, and NSU, the IBM Center was put into use at the University. Within the framework of the State Program, for the first time in the country, SABAH groups were created at NSU with 21 students in the field of Medicine. NDU-It is planned to build a second campus for medical education. Organization of joint programs between Nakhchivan State University and higher education institutions of foreign countries, implementation of existing "dual diploma" programs, mobility of teachers and students, involvement of academic staff from abroad being, NSU's academic and it is planned to continue campaigning for the purpose of developing the foreign language skills of the assistant staff, successfully conducting scheduled exams at the IELTS and SAT exam centers of NSU, improving the infrastructure of the IBM center, and increasing the number of foreign students studying at NSU.
Digitization has been widely applied at Nakhchivan State University. Online learning platforms, e-libraries, student information systems (such as online access to student timetables, grades and other information) and virtual laboratories have been included, which have facilitated teaching and management processes for both students and teachers. "Student Plus" cards were presented to students for the first time at Nakhchivan State University. Card holders will be able to benefit from various benefits in education, healthcare, culture, transport and other areas. As a result, the main goal is to make the teaching and management processes of the university more efficient and transparent.
Comprehensive in terms of international student-teacher exchange activity organized.
In 2020-2024, within the framework of bilateral cooperation, about 90 teachers-students participated in the exchange, and every year more than 200 students of the Faculty of Medicine completed internships at Hacettepe, Ege, Ankara, Gazi, Black Sea Technical Universities of Turkey. In the world experience, dual diploma programs have been implemented among universities, which are of great importance in the field of studying international experience and training joint staff of higher education institutions. Various activities related to the development of higher education were carried out. Participation in the IELTS exam for 60 teachers in 2024 was ensured at the expense of the university budget. As an example of international trainings, we can give an example of APTIS international training, a joint project of the British Council, BP and Nakhchivan State University, which lasted for four months in the 2024-2025 academic year and was just concluded. The final exam of the training was held on March 13-14.
In order to improve the quality of teaching and research, the involvement of foreign professors has been continuously kept in mind. In the 2024-2025 academic year, 17 foreign professors were involved in the teaching process, 20 foreign professors were involved in the research process, and 23 foreign professors were involved in training. Turkey, Japan, the Netherlands, America are influential here includes scientists of universities and scientific research institutes. This is 10.7% of the total academic staff of the university.
The infrastructure of scientific research bases has been strengthened. The IELTS Center, which was established at NSU in 2022 for the first time in Azerbaijan's higher education space, and the SAT Registration and Examination Center, which has been operating since 2023, has provided access to education for students who want to study in foreign universities. 250 teachers, students and pupils took the exam at the IELTS Registration and Examination Center. 216 students took the exam at the SAT Registration and Examination Center, which has been operating since 2023. Also, 5 foreign citizens, citizens of Iran and Turkey, participated in the exams. According to the cooperation agreement signed between IBM, the world's technology leader, and NDU, for the first time in Azerbaijan's higher education space, the IBM institute for the region bearing the essence at the university The IBM Center was put into use. In 2024, the "Biomedical Research Center named after Academician Zarifa Aliyeva" was opened for the purpose of conducting research in various fields of medicine, as well as biological and chemical sciences. In 2025, the Inclusive Education Center, based on the principles of access to quality education and reduction of possible discrimination, began to operate. A few days ago The Center for Sustainable Development, which will serve to promote the principles of sustainable development and expand scientific research in this field, has been commissioned.
Collaborations on university-industry cooperation of the higher education institution have been established. Confederation of Entrepreneurs, Kapital Bank OJSC, Cooperation between Lazzet Food Industry LLC, Cahan Holding, APF Group LLC and NSU has strengthened the university's relations with industry and supported innovative development in the field of education.
NDU Scientific Library is constantly enriched. Currently, the general fund of the Scientific library consists of more than 180 thousand traditional books, consisting of more than 100 thousand textbooks and monographs, and more than 8 thousand electronic resources.
Student Scientific Society of the University (TEC), Student Youth Organization, Student Trade Union Committee, Student Tourism Volunteers, EMSA - European Medical Students Association, ELSA- There is the European Law Students Association, "Themida Volunteers". Students have achieved success in the international projects Enactus and Erasmus. The Enactus team of Nakhchivan State University won the "Enactus Azerbaijan National Competition" for the fifth time in a row.
NDU Student organizations have implemented a wide range of activities during the year. There were memorable speeches from the activity of art collectives. In which the 150-member symphony orchestra of NSU presented a great concert program at the Azerbaijan State Academic Philharmonic. In the Nakhchivan State National Drama Theater named after J. Mammadguluzade, the teachers and students of Nakhchivan State University, NDU Student Theater Studio presented the musical comedy "Let it be, let it be" by Uzeyir Hajibeyli. Nakhchivan State University and Azerbaijan National Conservatory organized the first concert program dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic called "Nakhchivan jazz sounds". In March 2025, the "Ancient Folk Music Alerts" Ensemble was created and had its first concert at NSU.
Rector In the briefing, Elbrus Isayev made statements about the expected innovations of 2025. stated that A new plot of land for the Medical campus of the second campus of the Nakhchivan State University was allocated in the issues related to the State Program for the socio-economic development of the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic for 2023-2027. Construction of the educational building of the pharmacy specialty (together with research laboratories), the building for the Faculty of Medicine, the conference hall for the Faculty of Medicine for 500 people, the building for the College of Medicine, Social service center, indoor and outdoor gymnasium, 200-bed medical research clinic, new student dormitory for 1000 people and 100-person Construction of guest house is expected innovations of this year. The rector also noted that the organization of international accreditation of the medical specialty in English is among the innovations.
During this year, the Rector brought to the attention of the information about the commissioning of the Technology Park, the Open Sports Complex, the SABAH Center for SABAH groups, the NSU Publishing House, as well as the Innovation Center, which is a joint project of the NSU under the Ministry of Digital Development and Transport of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Agency for Innovation and Digital Development. He noted that it is planned to start the construction of the second educational building of the Cambridge School.
Elbrus Isayev said that new projects will be realized in international cooperation. He emphasized that 11 students of the Faculty of Medicine, who are members of NDU EMSA, will participate in a 10-day exchange at Karol Davila University in Bucharest, Romania through the Twinning exchange program. Negotiations have even started with the universities we cooperate with in order to ensure mobility in the next academic year. In April, the list of universities approved for mobility in the fall semester of the 2025-2026 academic year will be announced. Talking about the expected innovations in student exchange, the rector said that NSU has applied to become a member of TURKUNIB, and by becoming a member of this organization, NSU will join the ORHUN exchange program, which promotes student exchange between higher education institutions, and said that important progress will be made in the field of international student exchange. He emphasized that in the following months, It is planned to participate in educational exhibitions to be held in Istanbul and Tashkent in April and May.
Rector Elbrus Isayev called the English-oriented Gymnasium under the NSU under the state program and the NSU Cambridge School a very important event in the education field of the autonomous republic. NDU pointed out that students studying in any high school of our autonomous republic can apply for summer schools organized in Europe and England organized by Cambridge School. He said that new projects are planned in Cambridge School and Gymnasium for the purpose of preparation and participation in international Olympiads.
Talking about the future plans of the higher education institution regarding digitalization, the rector emphasized that it is planned to further enrich digital teaching materials, create digital laboratories, increase the use of technologies such as artificial intelligence and machine learning in education, as well as provide students with wider access to online courses and international educational resources.
Rector Elbrus Isayev, the number of graduates of the 2024-2025 academic year is 2,342. and the number of admissions
3,099 people said they were predicted. He emphasized that the analysis by years shows that if the student contingent was 6,008 in the 2020-2021 academic year, currently this number is 11,163 people, that is, it has doubled in the last 3 years.
At the end of the briefing, the questions of the media representatives were answered.
