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{{Short description|University in Baku, Azerbaijan}}
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| president = Dr. Irada Khalilova <small>(appointed 2019)</small>|
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'''Khazar University''' ({{lang-az|Xəzər Universiteti}}, which directly translates as [[Caspian Sea|Caspian]] University) is a [[private university]] located in [[Baku]], [[Azerbaijan]].<ref>http://www.khazar.org/</ref>
'''Khazar University''' ({{langx|az|Xəzər Universiteti}}, which directly translates as [[Caspian Sea|Caspian]] University) is a [[private university]] located in [[Baku]], [[Azerbaijan]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.khazar.org/|title=Khazar University|website=www.khazar.org}}</ref>


==Campuses==
==Campuses==
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*''' Neftchilar Campus'''
*''' Neftchilar Campus'''
*''' Downtown Campus'''
*''' Downtown Campus'''
* '''Baku Dunya School Campus''' – Education complex for “Dunya” School, also Khazar University School of Education`s Internship Center, Sports Center, Dormitory and Technopark
* '''Baku Dunya School Campus''' – Education complex for “Dunya” School, also Khazar University School of Education's Internship Center, Sports Center, Dormitory and Technopark
* '''Sumgayit Dunya School Campus'''
* '''Sumgayit Dunya School Campus'''
* '''Ganja Dunya School Campus'''
* '''Ganja Dunya School Campus'''
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==Background information==
==Background information==
[[File:Hamlet Isaxan.JPG|thumb|150px|Founder of Khazar University, Hamlet Isakhanli]]
[[File:Hamlet Isaxan.JPG|thumb|150px|Founder of Khazar University, Hamlet Isakhanli]]
Khazar University was founded in March 1991 by Hamlet Isakhanli,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://apa.az/en/xeber/social-news/-130431|title = Hamlet Isakhanli resigns from post of Khazar University's rector}}</ref> the university became one of the first private universities in [[Eastern Europe]], the [[Caucasus]] and [[Central Asia]] and the first in Azerbaijan to introduce Western-style, research-oriented higher education. Isakhanli formed Khazar in the interest of reforming the previous system of higher education under [[Soviet Union|Soviet]] rule.<ref>Emily Van Buskirk, "[http://bcsia.ksg.harvard.edu/publication.cfm?program=CSP&ctype=event_reports&item_id=4 Current Trends in Education in Azerbaijan - A discussion with Professor Hamlet Isakhanli] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060901223228/http://bcsia.ksg.harvard.edu/publication.cfm?program=CSP&ctype=event_reports&item_id=4 |date=2006-09-01 }}", Caspian Studies Program, [[Harvard University]], April 25, 2001, ''Accessed on April 14, 2006''</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.topuniversities.com/node/3285/ranking-details/world-university-rankings/2013|title=Khazar University}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.webometrics.info/en/search/Rankings/khazar|title = Search &#124; Ranking Web of Universities: Webometrics ranks 30000 institutions}}</ref>
Khazar University was founded in March 1991 by Hamlet Isakhanli.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://apa.az/en/xeber/social-news/-130431|title = Hamlet Isakhanli resigns from post of Khazar University's rector}}</ref> The university became one of the first private universities in [[Eastern Europe]], the [[Caucasus]] and [[Central Asia]] and the first in Azerbaijan to introduce Western-style, research-oriented higher education. Isakhanli formed Khazar in the interest of reforming the previous system of higher education under [[Soviet Union|Soviet]] rule.<ref>Emily Van Buskirk, "[http://bcsia.ksg.harvard.edu/publication.cfm?program=CSP&ctype=event_reports&item_id=4 Current Trends in Education in Azerbaijan - A discussion with Professor Hamlet Isakhanli] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060901223228/http://bcsia.ksg.harvard.edu/publication.cfm?program=CSP&ctype=event_reports&item_id=4 |date=2006-09-01 }}", Caspian Studies Program, [[Harvard University]], April 25, 2001, ''Accessed on April 14, 2006''</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.topuniversities.com/universities/khazar-university|title=Khazar University|website=Top Universities}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.webometrics.info/en/search/Rankings/khazar|title = Search &#124; Ranking Web of Universities: Webometrics ranks 30000 institutions}}</ref>


==Academic information==
==Academic information==
In Azerbaijan, Khazar University is providing Western-style education on all levels: undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral. Khazar University participates in foreign student exchange programs.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.4icu.org/reviews/184.htm|title=Xezer Universiteti &#124; Ranking & Review}}</ref> It also runs a lab.
In Azerbaijan, Khazar University is providing Western-style education on all levels: undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral. Khazar University participates in foreign student exchange programs.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.4icu.org/reviews/184.htm|title=Xezer Universiteti 2003 Ranking & Review &#124; uniRank|website=www.4icu.org}}</ref> It also runs a lab.
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====Institute of Politics ====
====Institute of Politics ====
The Institute was formerly known as the Center for International and Strategic Studies.
The institute was formerly known as the Center for International and Strategic Studies.


==Dictionary and Encyclopedia Center==
==Dictionary and Encyclopedia Center==
The Khazar University Dictionary and Encyclopedia Center,<ref>http://dspace.khazar.org/jspui/bitstream/123456789/471/1/Intitutes%26Center.doc {{Dead link|date=February 2022}}</ref> located on the campus of Khazar University in [[Baku]], [[Azerbaijan]], has been in operation since April 1996.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.khazar.org/research/dictionary_encyc_center.shtml |title=Archived copy |access-date=2010-12-03 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100715095022/http://www.khazar.org/research/dictionary_encyc_center.shtml |archive-date=2010-07-15 |url-status=dead }}</ref> The center is directed by Professor Tofik Abaskuliyev.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.khazar.org/shss/staff/Tofik%20Abaskuliyev.shtml |title=Archived copy |access-date=2010-12-03 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100715120940/http://www.khazar.org/shss/staff/Tofik%20Abaskuliyev.shtml |archive-date=2010-07-15 }}</ref> The center’s main functions are to perform linguistic and lexicological research and to prepare, evaluate and publish bilingual, multilingual and encyclopedic dictionaries.
The Khazar University Dictionary and Encyclopedia Center,<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://dspace.khazar.org/jspui/bitstream/123456789/471/1/Intitutes%26Center.doc |title=Institutes and Centers|access-date=2020-09-06 |archive-date=2017-05-10 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170510103517/http://dspace.khazar.org/jspui/bitstream/123456789/471/1/Intitutes%26Center.doc |url-status=dead }}</ref> located on the campus of Khazar University in [[Baku]], [[Azerbaijan]], it has been in operation since April 1996.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.khazar.org/research/dictionary_encyc_center.shtml |title=Welcome to Khazar University |access-date=2010-12-03 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100715095022/http://www.khazar.org/research/dictionary_encyc_center.shtml |archive-date=2010-07-15 |url-status=dead }}</ref> The center is directed by Professor Tofik Abaskuliyev.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.khazar.org/shss/staff/Tofik%20Abaskuliyev.shtml |title=Welcome to Khazar University |access-date=2010-12-03 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100715120940/http://www.khazar.org/shss/staff/Tofik%20Abaskuliyev.shtml |archive-date=2010-07-15 }}</ref> The center's main functions are to perform linguistic and lexicological research and to prepare, evaluate and publish bilingual, multilingual and encyclopedic dictionaries.


==Notable alumni==
==Notable alumni==
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[[Category:Private universities and colleges]]
[[Category:Private universities and colleges]]
[[Category:Science and technology in Azerbaijan]]
[[Category:Science and technology in Azerbaijan]]
[[Category:Educational institutions established in 1991]]
[[Category:Universities and colleges established in 1991]]
[[Category:1991 establishments in Azerbaijan]]
[[Category:1991 establishments in Azerbaijan]]

Latest revision as of 13:10, 7 November 2024

Khazar University
Xəzər Universitəsi
Motto“Always leading the way”
TypePrivate
ChairmanProfessor Hamlet Isakhanli
RectorDr. Irada Khalilova (appointed 2019)
Academic staff
250
Students2500
Location
Baku
,
Azerbaijan
LanguageEnglish
University rankings
Regional – Overall
QS Emerging Europe and Central Asia[1]211-220 (2022)

Khazar University (Azerbaijani: Xəzər Universiteti, which directly translates as Caspian University) is a private university located in Baku, Azerbaijan.[2]

Campuses

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Khazar University owns four campuses in the city of Baku and two campuses in regions of Azerbaijan.

  • Neftchilar Campus
    Neftchilar Campus
  • Neftchilar Campus
    Neftchilar Campus
  • Downtown Campus
    Downtown Campus
  • Neftchilar Campus
  • Downtown Campus
  • Baku Dunya School Campus – Education complex for “Dunya” School, also Khazar University School of Education's Internship Center, Sports Center, Dormitory and Technopark
  • Sumgayit Dunya School Campus
  • Ganja Dunya School Campus
  • Buzovna Conference and Leisure Center

Background information

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Founder of Khazar University, Hamlet Isakhanli

Khazar University was founded in March 1991 by Hamlet Isakhanli.[3] The university became one of the first private universities in Eastern Europe, the Caucasus and Central Asia and the first in Azerbaijan to introduce Western-style, research-oriented higher education. Isakhanli formed Khazar in the interest of reforming the previous system of higher education under Soviet rule.[4][5][6]

Academic information

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In Azerbaijan, Khazar University is providing Western-style education on all levels: undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral. Khazar University participates in foreign student exchange programs.[7] It also runs a lab.

There are five schools (colleges) operating within Khazar University:
1 School of Science and Engineering
2 School of Economics and Management
3 School of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences
4 Graduate School of Science, Art and Technology
5 Graduate School of Economics and Business

Departments

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English Language and Literature

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History and Archaeology

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The Department of History and Archaeology was established in June 1993 and was formerly known as the Department of History. It falls within the School of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences.

Political Sciences and Philosophy

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Institute of Politics

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The institute was formerly known as the Center for International and Strategic Studies.

Dictionary and Encyclopedia Center

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The Khazar University Dictionary and Encyclopedia Center,[8] located on the campus of Khazar University in Baku, Azerbaijan, it has been in operation since April 1996.[9] The center is directed by Professor Tofik Abaskuliyev.[10] The center's main functions are to perform linguistic and lexicological research and to prepare, evaluate and publish bilingual, multilingual and encyclopedic dictionaries.

Notable alumni

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Affiliations

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The university is a member of the Caucasus University Association.[11]

References

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  1. ^ "QS World University Rankings-Emerging Europe & Central Asia". Retrieved 15 January 2023.
  2. ^ "Khazar University". www.khazar.org.
  3. ^ "Hamlet Isakhanli resigns from post of Khazar University's rector".
  4. ^ Emily Van Buskirk, "Current Trends in Education in Azerbaijan - A discussion with Professor Hamlet Isakhanli Archived 2006-09-01 at the Wayback Machine", Caspian Studies Program, Harvard University, April 25, 2001, Accessed on April 14, 2006
  5. ^ "Khazar University". Top Universities.
  6. ^ "Search | Ranking Web of Universities: Webometrics ranks 30000 institutions".
  7. ^ "Xezer Universiteti 2003 Ranking & Review | uniRank". www.4icu.org.
  8. ^ "Institutes and Centers". Archived from the original on 2017-05-10. Retrieved 2020-09-06.
  9. ^ "Welcome to Khazar University". Archived from the original on 2010-07-15. Retrieved 2010-12-03.
  10. ^ "Welcome to Khazar University". Archived from the original on 2010-07-15. Retrieved 2010-12-03.
  11. ^ Tüm Uyeler. kunib.com

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