# Azerbaijan Medical University

> Azerbaijan Medical University (AMU), founded in 1930, is the country's oldest and largest medical university, running a direct-entry, six-year General Medicine programme with a genuine English-medium track in Baku. AMU is listed in the WHO World Directory of Medical Schools with ECFMG-certification eligibility, and its General Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmacy programmes are separately accredited by the Kazakhstan-based IAAR, a WFME-recognized agency, through January 2027.

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- Last reviewed: 2026-07-12
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## Key facts

- Location: Baku, [Azerbaijan](https://www.studentstraffic.com/countries/azerbaijan)
- Type: Public
- Established: 1930
- Official website: https://amu.edu.az/
- Published programmes on Students Traffic: 1

## Recognition and approvals

- World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS/FAIMER) -- listed, School ID F0000281, direct-entry confirmed
- IAAR (Independent Agency for Accreditation and Rating, Kazakhstan), WFME-recognized -- Accredited, 28 January 2022, valid through 27 January 2027, specifically covering General Medicine
- ECFMG Certification -- graduates eligible to apply, graduation years 1953-present
- Azerbaijan Education Quality Assurance Agency (TKTA) -- institutional accreditation
- Verify: [World Directory of Medical Schools -- Azerbaijan Medical University listing](https://search.wdoms.org/home/SchoolDetail/F0000281)
- Verify: [Azerbaijan Medical University -- accredited specialties](https://amu.edu.az/page/2803/accredited-specialties)

## Programmes

| Programme | Course | Duration | Medium | Tuition per year |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [General Medicine (Physician)](https://www.studentstraffic.com/azerbaijan-medical-university-general-medicine) | MBBS | 6 years | English / Russian | $6,000 (2026-2027) |

## Why students choose it

- Listed in the WHO World Directory of Medical Schools (FAIMER School ID F0000281), with a confirmed direct-entry prerequisite (completed secondary education, no prior degree required), and graduates (1953-current) eligible to apply for ECFMG Certification.
- General Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmacy programmes are separately accredited by IAAR (Independent Agency for Accreditation and Rating, Kazakhstan), a WFME-recognized agency, current through 27 January 2027.
- A genuine, confirmed English-medium instruction track for General Medicine (also available in Azerbaijani and Russian) -- unlike some programmes at peer institutions where 'English track' marketing overstates the reality.

## Things to consider

- Two official AMU sources give different tuition figures for the same programme: the university's live, currently maintained FAQ page states USD 6,000/year, while a separate official Dean's Office document shows USD 5,000/year -- confirm the current rate directly with AMU before committing, since both are genuine AMU-published figures rather than third-party estimates.
- AMU's own pages disagree on the exact length of the mandatory preparatory/foundation course for international students -- one official page states approximately 5 months, another states 3+3=6 months.
- No AMU-specific 2026/27 admission deadline is published; only a national government academic-calendar reference (15 September 2026 start) could be found, which is not AMU-specific.

## Best fit for

- Students seeking a WHO-listed, ECFMG-eligible, direct-entry medical degree with a genuine English-medium track and internationally recognized programme-level accreditation.
- Applicants comfortable completing a preparatory/foundation course before formally entering Year 1, and who can budget flexibly given the fee discrepancy between AMU's own published sources.
- Families who value working only through officially authorized admission channels, given AMU's explicit warning against unauthorized agents.

## Campus and city

International students on the English-medium track train at AMU's central Baku campus, supported by the university's dedicated Dean's Office for Foreign Students, with on-campus dormitories housing up to 1,700 students across six residence buildings.

Baku is Azerbaijan's capital and largest city, a major Caucasus hub on the Caspian Sea, home to AMU's main campus, four university-operated clinics, and a growing international-student community. The city offers an international airport with connections across Europe, the Middle East and Central Asia, making it a practical base for students traveling from South Asia.

The six-year General Medicine programme leads to the Physician qualification, with instruction available in Azerbaijani, Russian or English. International applicants typically complete a preparatory/foundation course (roughly 5-6 months, sources vary) in their chosen language of instruction plus Biology, Chemistry and Physics before formally entering Year 1. Clinical exposure is supported by AMU's own network of four teaching clinics, including Oncologic, Educational-Therapeutic, Dental and Educational-Surgical clinics.


## Hostel, food and safety

AMU operates six on-campus dormitories with capacity for up to 1,700 students, housing 2-3 students per furnished room (bed, desk, chair, heater, water heater, free Wi-Fi and TV, washing-machine and fridge access). The university's live FAQ page lists the current annual dormitory fee as USD 600, while a separate official Dean's Office document shows USD 700 -- confirm the current rate directly with AMU before committing. Placement is limited and only available after signing the enrollment contract.

No specific university-run meal-plan cost is published; students typically arrange meals independently.

No university-published campus-safety statistics were found during research.

International applicants register through Azerbaijan's national admissions portal, are guided by AMU's Dean's Office for Foreign Students, and should apply only through AMU's two officially named admission partners (Ellevitta Limited and Pregitim) -- the university explicitly warns against unauthorized intermediaries.


## Frequently asked questions

### Is the General Medicine programme direct-entry after high school?

Yes. The WHO World Directory of Medical Schools confirms admission follows completion of secondary education, with no prior university degree required.

### What qualification is awarded on graduation?

Graduates receive the Physician qualification after six years of study in the General Medicine programme, accredited by IAAR (a WFME-recognized agency) through January 2027.

### Is the programme genuinely taught in English?

Yes, for General Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy and Physiotherapy specifically -- confirmed on AMU's own official admissions page. Public Health and Nursing are not offered in English.

### What is the current tuition fee?

AMU's own official sources disagree: its live FAQ page states USD 6,000/year, while a separate official Dean's Office document shows USD 5,000/year. Confirm the current rate directly with AMU before committing, along with the USD 5,000/year preparatory-course fee.

### Is there an entrance exam?

Yes. Applicants complete an online interview assessing Biology, Chemistry, Physics and the chosen language of instruction (USD 100 interview fee), followed by a preparatory/foundation course of roughly 5-6 months before formally entering Year 1.

### What English-proficiency score is required?

IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 80 or higher for applicants to the English-medium track, per AMU's official documents-for-admission page.

### When does the academic year start and when can I apply?

AMU does not publish a fixed application deadline for its own foundation-course intake, which is described as interview-based rather than date-driven. Azerbaijan's national academic calendar for 2026/27 lists a 15 September 2026 start, though this is a government-wide reference, not an AMU-specific confirmed date.

### Is university accommodation available?

Yes, across six dormitories with capacity for up to 1,700 students, at a published annual fee of either USD 600 or USD 700 depending on which official AMU source is used -- confirm directly with the university.

### Are scholarships available for international students?

AMU does not publish its own scholarship programme. Azerbaijan's national Heydar Aliyev International Education Grant covers medicine and residency programmes and may extend to Indian applicants as Non-Aligned Movement nationals, but this was not confirmed as including AMU specifically among its participating institutions.


## Sources

- [World Directory of Medical Schools -- Azerbaijan Medical University listing](https://search.wdoms.org/home/SchoolDetail/F0000281) (checked 2026-07-25)
- [Azerbaijan Medical University -- registration guides for foreign citizens](https://amu.edu.az/page/381/registration-guides-for-foreign-citizens) (checked 2026-07-25)
- [Azerbaijan Medical University -- documents for admission](https://amu.edu.az/page/5473/documents-for-admission) (checked 2026-07-25)
- [Azerbaijan Medical University -- frequently asked questions](https://amu.edu.az/page/382/frequently-asked-questions) (checked 2026-07-25)
- [Azerbaijan Ministry of Health -- Azerbaijan Medical University institutional listing](https://sehiyye.gov.az/en/nazirliyin-qurumlari/az-rbaycan-tibb-universiteti/) (checked 2026-07-25)

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