Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU) has achieved a significant success on a global scale in higher education. For the first time, the university has been included in the QS World University Rankings 2026 and has been placed among the world’s top 1000 universities. AzTU ranked in the 851–900 range.

This achievement reflects the systematic reforms carried out at AzTU in recent years and the improvement in the quality of its academic and scientific activities. The university’s targeted strategy, strengthening of scientific potential, promotion of innovative approaches, and the integration of education with industry have all contributed to AzTU’s recognition in this global ranking.

It should be noted that the QS World University Rankings is one of the most prestigious and trusted university ranking systems in the world. Each year, thousands of universities are assessed based on various criteria. These criteria include academic reputation, research impact, employer reputation, faculty-to-student ratio, number of citations, and the proportion of international students and staff. The results which AzTU achieved in these areas demonstrate that the university has become a competitive academic and research institution in the global higher education arena.

According to this year’s ranking results, Azerbaijan holds a leading position in the South Caucasus region. Specifically, the number of Azerbaijani universities included in the ranking is three times higher than the total number from other South Caucasus countries combined.

AzTU’s success contributes both to the development of the national higher education system and strengthening Azerbaijan’s reputation in the international academic and educational community.