ADA University

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ADA University
ADA Universiteti
MottoLeading Innovation and Responsible Citizenship
Type Public university
EstablishedAzerbaijan Diplomatic
Academy (2006—2014)
ADA University (2014—present)
Rector Hafiz Pashayev
Academic staff
212
Students4340
Address
Ahmadbey Agaoglu 61, Narimanov, Baku, Azerbaijan

40°23′N49°51′E / 40.39°N 49.85°E / 40.39; 49.85
CampusGreen and Smart Campus
LanguageEnglish
Academic term Semester
Transportation Ganjlik metrostation
Colors    
Blue, Pomegranate and White
  
Website ada.edu.az
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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

School of Business

School of Education

School of Information Technologies and Engineering

School of Agricultural and Food Sciences

School of Design and Architecture

School of Law

Financial aid

Student life

Student clubs

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]

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References

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  2. "ADA Website: About us". Azerbaijan Diplomatic Academy. Archived from the original on 17 September 2010. Retrieved 7 July 2009.
  3. "About ADA". www.ada.edu.az. Retrieved 13 July 2018.
  4. Vaisman, Daria (11 July 2009). "Azerbaijan creates diplomatic academy". New York Times. Retrieved 7 July 2009.
  5. Welcome Note by Rector of ADA University, Amb. Hafiz Pashayev, ADA University, accessed 26 May 2015.
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  7. "ADA Grey Club". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 17 March 2019.
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