ADA University in Baku awards the Alimardan bay Topchubashov International Fellowship to outstanding international (non-Azerbaijani) students admitted to any of its degree programmes. Incoming fellows get a 100% tuition waiver, free university-chosen housing, a 400 AZN monthly stipend and yearly medical insurance for the first semester — and the fellowship renews every semester on academic performance. There is no separate fellowship application: admission to ADA is the application.
Why it is notable: one of the only fully funded English-medium university fellowships in the Caucasus, and it is invisible to deadline trackers because the fellowship has no separate form or published deadline — it is decided with the admission offer.
Funding at a glance
What it covers
100% tuition waiver for the first semester of studies (renewable every semester on criteria)
Free housing chosen by the University for the first semester
400 AZN monthly stipend for the months September–May
Yearly medical insurance
Renewable every semester for the duration of studies when criteria are met, upon availability of funds
Eligibility criteria
Qualification Required
High schoolfor Bachelor'sGraduationfor Masters
"This fellowship is offered for undergraduate and graduate degree programmes at ADA University."
Who can apply
all international (non-Azerbaijani citizens) undergraduate and graduate applicants admitted to one of ADA University's degree-granting schools
Experience
No experience required — previous public-sector work experience or commitment to public service is valued most
Language Certificate
course-dependent — ADA programmes are taught in English; admission requires English proficiency (confirm thresholds on ada.edu.az)
Other Certificates
high school diploma (undergraduate); bachelor's degree (graduate); admission to ADA University is the prerequisite
Age Limit
No Age Limit
Check your eligibility
Run all three quick checks before reviewing your chosen course's full entry requirements.
1
Country checker
all nationalities except Azerbaijani citizens — the fellowship is ADA's international-recruitment instrument
2
Last degree checker
Choose your highest completed qualification to see which degree level may fit.
3
Course checker
Pick a course to see whether it falls inside this scholarship's scope.
Complete all three checks
Your combined result will appear here.
Based on published eligibility — always confirm on the official page before applying.
Application essentials
Requirements
Review each requirement before you begin the application.
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Language
English-taught programmes; English proficiency required for admission
02
Qualification
high school diploma (undergraduate) or bachelor's degree (graduate); admission to ADA is the fellowship prerequisite
03
Documents
transcripts, certificates, English scores, CV, statement of purpose, references — submitted once in the admission application
04
Profile
public-sector work experience or commitment to public service is valued most
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Renewal
fellowship renews every semester on GPA and full-course-load criteria (per university rules), subject to availability of funds
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Fee
standard ADA application fee applies (confirm on ada.edu.az)
Document checklist
01ADA University online admission application (ada.edu.az/apply)
02Academic transcripts and certificates
03English proficiency scores
04CV/résumé
05Statement of purpose
06Reference letters (per programme requirements)
07Passport copy
Application fee
application fee applies per ADA admissions policy — confirm the current fee on ada.edu.az (not stated as waived on the p
Visa, kept concise: Study visa type for this destination: Azerbaijani student visa (single entry), then a temporary residence permit after arrival
Application Procedure
10 steps — follow in order. Each stage prepares the next.
01
Choose an undergraduate or graduate programme at
ADA University and check its admission requirements on ada.edu.az.
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Submit the ADA University online admission application
at ada.edu.az/apply with transcripts, certificates, English scores and supporting documents.
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There is no separate fellowship form —
admitted international students are considered for the Topchubashov International Fellowship with the admission decision.
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ADA University online admission application (ada.edu.az/apply)
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Complete the Azerbaijani student visa process and
arrange arrival in Baku.
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On receiving the admission offer with the fellowship
Who can get the Topchubashov International Fellowship? A: All international (non-Azerbaijani citizens) undergraduate and graduate applicants who have been admitted to one of ADA University's degree-grWhat does it cover? A: For incoming fellows: a 100% tuition waiver for the first semester, free university-chosen housing, a 400 AZN monthly stipend (September–May), and yearly medical insurance.Is there a separate application? A: No — the ADA University online application (ada.edu.az/apply) is the route; there is no separate fellowship form.Is it renewable? A: Yes — renewable every semester for the duration of studies when the academic criteria are met, upon availability of funds.Is there a deadline? A: No fellowship deadline is published on the official pages — the award follows ADA's admission rounds; confirm dates on ada.edu.az.Which programmes are covered? A: All of ADA's degree-granting schools — business, economics, computer science/engineering/IT, international studies, public affairs, diplomacy, public administration, eWho do I contact? A: The ADA University Admissions Office — no dedicated fellowship email is published on the official pages viewed.
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