Possibilities of cooperation in the field of education and scientific research at NSU were discussed
15.10.2026
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A meeting was held between Nakhchivan State University Rector Elbrus Isayev, Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic Minister of Education Ovni Muradov and Asian Development Bank Country Director for Azerbaijan Sunniya Durrani-Jamal.
The meeting discussed the development of educational infrastructure, the application of modern technologies, the expansion of scientific research opportunities, and the prospects of international cooperation.
Minister of Education Ovni Muradov said that 211 general education schools and three vocational schools operate in the autonomous republic. He pointed out that the schools will be equipped with electronic boards and modern equipment, as well as the construction of five pre-school educational institutions according to the Decree of President Ilham Aliyev dated August 12.
Rector Elbrus Isayev spoke about the university's 60-year development path, educational and research potential, international relations and future goals. Stating that more than 15,000 students are currently studying at the university, and about 6,000 of them are students from other regions of the country and 30 countries of the world, the rector noted that teaching in 12 specialties is conducted in English, and educational opportunities in the fields of biotechnology, agronomy and plant protection have been expanded.
Talking about the science and innovation potential of the university, Elbrus Isayev gave information about the activities of the Artificial Intelligence, Programming and Innovation centers, Botanical garden and two observatories. Stating that the university team has become the champion of Azerbaijan for startup projects six times, the rector said that the team is aiming for the world championship at the next stage. In addition, the rector emphasized that 74 percent of graduates work in their specialty, and in some specialties, the employment rate reaches 100 percent.
Elbrus Isayev pointed out that scientific research covers such areas as agriculture, plant protection, land resources, land reclamation and tourism, and cooperation with Istanbul Technical University on nano-research is being continued. He also said that the university has access to 50 million book resources through five international book platforms.
Sunniya Durrani-Jamal, the country director of the Asian Development Bank for Azerbaijan, said that the information she received about Nakhchivan State University was of great interest to her, and highly appreciated the educational, scientific research and international cooperation potential of the university.
The possibility of organizing digitalization trainings, supporting the provision of laboratories with appropriate equipment, and developing the activities of biotechnology laboratories were also discussed at the meeting.
In the end, the importance of mutual cooperation in the direction of increasing the quality of education, strengthening scientific research and innovation activities, expanding international cooperation was emphasized.
