Detailed Information About Second Higher Education

Obtaining a second higher education degree has become an increasingly popular academic and professional development path in Azerbaijan and around the world in recent years. The dynamic development of society, changes in the labor market, and the emergence of new professions and specialties are transforming people’s educational needs.

Many individuals, after completing their first higher education, decide to pursue a second degree either to advance in their careers or to build a professional path in a completely new field. This step is very important both for personal development and for increasing competitiveness in the labor market.

Second higher education is considered an important stage for both individual and social development. Therefore, accurate and detailed information about legislation, admission rules, financial opportunities, and other legal aspects in this field is relevant for everyone.

Additional education is an opportunity for individuals who have completed their first higher education to study another specialty without entrance exams!

1️⃣ Admission to almost all educational institutions is conducted through interviews (except Baku State University – exam-based) ✅
2️⃣ Teaching (pedagogical) specialties are not available in additional education ✅
3️⃣ Additional education is not free ❗️ It is paid education ✅
4️⃣ Second additional education is available for those with College or Bachelor diplomas ✅
5️⃣ If the desired specialty has a part-time (distance/extramural) format, it is possible to study in that form ✅
6️⃣ University diploma holders can study again at universities; college diploma holders can study again at colleges ✅
7️⃣ Bachelor degree holders who want to study in college again should apply directly to the college ✅
8️⃣ Those who complete college again receive a Sub-bachelor degree ✅
9️⃣ People who studied abroad and whose diplomas are recognized in Azerbaijan can apply for second education in Azerbaijan ✅

❗️ Second education is provided only to citizens of Azerbaijan.

Admission from college to university without exams is called Sub-bachelor pathway ✅
Do not confuse it with second higher education ✔️