ADA Universiteti | |
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| Motto | Leading Innovation and Responsible Citizenship |
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| Type | Public university |
| Established | Azerbaijan Diplomatic Academy (2006—2014) ADA University (2014—present) |
| Rector | Hafiz Pashayev |
Academic staff | 212 |
| Students | 4340 |
| Address | 40°23′N 49°51′E / 40.39°N 49.85°E |
| Campus | Green and Smart Campus |
| Language | English |
| Academic term | Semester |
| Transportation | Ganjlik metrostation |
| Colors | Caspian Blue White Pomegranate |
| Website | ada |
| University rankings | |
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| 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]
Schools and programs
[edit]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
- BA in International Relations
- BA in Public Affairs
- BA in Communication and Digital Media
- Master of Public Administration
- MA in Diplomacy and International Affairs
- Master of Public Administration (in Azerbaijani)
School of Business
- BA in Business Administration
- BS in Economics
- Finance
- MBA
- MBA in Finance
- Global Politics and Management
- Human Resource Management
School of Education
- MA in Educational Management
- MA in Teaching and Learning
- MA in Teaching and Learning (in Azerbaijani)
- MA in Educational Management (in Azerbaijani)
- English for Academic and Professional Purposes (EAPP)
School of Information Technologies and Engineering
- BS in Computer Science
- BS in Computer Engineering
- BS in Information Technologies
- Mathematics
- MS in Computer Science and Data Analytics
- MS in Electrical and Power Engineering
- MS in Computer Engineering and High Performance Computing
School of Agricultural and Food Sciences
- Agricultural Technologies
- Food Technologies
- Animal Sciences
- Master of Science in Agricultural and Food Systems Management
School of Design and Architecture
- Bachelor of Architecture
- Bacheor in Interior Design
School of Law
- L.L.B. (Bachelor of Laws)
- L.L.M. (Master of Laws)
Financial aid
[edit]Student life
[edit]Student clubs
[edit]- ACM Club
- ADA Algorithmics Club
- ADA Outdoorsman Club
- ADA MOIC Club
- ADAMUN Club
- Adventour Club
- AIESEC ADA
- Arts and Creativity Club
- Book Club
- Charity Club
- Drama Club
- European Azerbaijan Club
- Grey Club[6][7]
- Oikos Club
- Politics Club
- Study Club
- Drama Club
- Milli Club
- Hyoumanity Club
- Intellectual Games Club
- ADA Chess Club
- Law Society
Haji Zeynalabdin Taghiyev Awards
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]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]
References
[edit]- ^ "QS World University Rankings-Emerging Europe & Central Asia". Retrieved 15 January 2023.
- ^ "ADA Website: About us". Azerbaijan Diplomatic Academy. Archived from the original on 17 September 2010. Retrieved 7 July 2009.
- ^ "About ADA". www.ada.edu.az. Retrieved 13 July 2018.
- ^ Vaisman, Daria (11 July 2009). "Azerbaijan creates diplomatic academy". New York Times. Retrieved 7 July 2009.
- ^ Welcome Note by Rector of ADA University, Amb. Hafiz Pashayev, ADA University, accessed 26 May 2015.
- ^ "[[GLB_PAGEDATA_OG_TITLE]]".
- ^ "ADA Grey Club". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 17 March 2019.
- ^ "ADA University holds Baku Summer Energy School [PHOTO]". Azernews.Az. 10 July 2017. Retrieved 17 July 2022.
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