The University is located in Baku, the capital city of Azerbaijan, which lies along the Caspian Sea. Baku has a dry and windy climate. 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. ADA offers a wide range of foreign language programs as part of extracurricular activities to help students develop their language skills. ADA University does not have its own accommodation to offer students; there are two student housings which ADA cooperates with to accommodate students however housing is not guaranteed.
It will not be possible to complete a year abroad at this University if you have any assessments, such as supplementary or deferred exams, during the August assessment period at Swansea University.
WHO CAN STUDY HERE?
The following subject areas have an exchange partnership with this university:
- Law
- International Relations
Spaces are not guaranteed, can be limited and all students on a year abroad programme are subject to a university-wide, competitive selection process.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
COSTS: The cost of living in Baku will vary depending on your choice of accommodation and lifestyle. More information can be found in the ADA International Students handbook.
VISA: Travel to Azerbaijan requires an entry visa unless there is an agreement on visa free travel with your country of
citizenship. More information will be provided by your host university once accepted and can also be found on the ADA University webpage. More information is available via our visa and study permit webpage.
ACCOMMODATION: ADA University does not have its own accommodation to offer students; there are two student housings which ADA cooperates with to accommodate students however, housing is not guaranteed.
HEALTH INSURANCE: You may need to purchase health insurance for your time in Azerbaijan.
ACADEMIC CALENDAR: Classes run from early September until the end of May, depending on your exam timetable. Please note that Semester 1 exams run over the Christmas period from the end of December to early January. The academic calendar can be found here.
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