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University in Azerbaijan From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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]
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 | 40.39°N 49.85°E |
| Campus | Green and Smart Campus |
| Language | English |
| Academic term | Semester |
| Transportation | Ganjlik metrostation |
| Colors | Blue, Pomegranate and White |
| Website | ada |
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| University rankings | |
|---|---|
| Regional – Overall | |
| QS Emerging Europe and Central Asia[1] | 301-350 (2022) |
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
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.
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 (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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