Azerbaijan is a country located at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, in a region called the South Caucasus and has a coastline along the Caspian Sea. The capital city is Baku, known for its mix of modern buildings and ancient architecture. Baku has a dry and windy climate as it sits on the Absheron Peninsula by the Caspian Sea, which makes it breezy all year round. The city experiences hot summers and mild winters, with very little rain overall.
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Important information
ACADEMIC YEAR: The academic year in Azerbaijan runs roughly from September to June. Exact dates will vary between universities.
VISAS: Travel to Azerbaijan requires an entry visa unless there is an agreement on visa free travel with the country of citizenship.
More information will be provided by your host university once accepted. There can be significant delays so please do not leave this until the last minute as you cannot travel to Azerbaijan without it.
HEALTH INSURANCE: You may to purchase mandatory health insurance for your time in Azerbaijan.
