Western Caspian University

Entry requirements

Entry requirements for foreign students

The University encourages and welcomes applications from international students. International applicants are not required to apply for the State Students Admission Committee. International citizens wishing to enroll in Western Caspian University must apply to the International Relations Department. Applicants having passed an interview successfully are enrolled on the basis of a contract.

Application documents

Online Application form;

List of Required Documents

  1. Completed Application Form (template)
  2. Scan or Copy of International Passport
  3. 4 Photos with red background (3x4)
  4. Diploma (apostilled and notarized with English translation)
  5. Medical Examination Report (Hepatitis B, C and HIV)

Visa  

Countries that have access to an online (education)visa

Follow the Link https://evisa.gov.az/   

Countries that have no access to an online (education)visa

200 USD for Invitation (sticker education visa) (It takes 3-4 weeks to get a confirmation from Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan)

List of Documents:

  1. Passport Scan
  2. Medical Report (Hepatitis B, C and HIV)
  3. Motivation Letter (500 words minimum)
  4. Education Documents (apostilled and notarized)

Upon their arrival to Azerbaijan, foreign students must be registered with a place of stay (during 15 days)

There is no state fee is required for foreigners’ and stateless persons’ registration upon place of stay.

Follow the link   https://migration.gov.az/?lang=en

 

Western Caspian University’s International Relations Department provides support and counselling to international students pertaining to registration and visa issues.

 

Temporary Residence Permit

Upon arrival to Baku, Azerbaijan students should contact with University (International Relations Department) for signing a contract with the University and for support obtaining a permanent residence permit.  

List of documents for obtaining a temporary residence permit after arrival.

  1. Approval Certificate from Registered Residence 20-30 AZN (10-20 USD)
  2. Medical Report from International Medical Center (hepatitis B, C and HIV) - 85 AZN (50 USD)

Contacts: 

Western Caspian University

International Relations Department

Istiglaliyyat 31, Baku, AZ1001

Phone: +994 12 492 74 18 (+ extension 16)

Mobile: +99 450 263 63 74

Fax: +994 12 492 67 01

Contact email for further instructions:  admission@wu.edu.az

Visa and permits

Upon their arrival to Azerbaijan, foreign students must be registered with a place of stay.

For this purpose, a student himself or management of the place of stay (apartment, hotel) should submit the following documents to the State Migration Service of the Republic of Azerbaijan via www.migration.gov.az or email qeydiyyat@migration.gov.az or in person.

 

Additional documents needed include: 

- a copy of student’s passport and

a completed application form 

the Unified Migration Information System registers the applicant's place of stay and informs about it within 1 working day.

Foreigners and stateless persons are registered for the following periods:

- Persons arriving with visa for the period of stay indicated on visa;

- Persons arriving under visa-free regime–for 90 days.

·No state fee is required for foreigners’ and stateless persons’ registration upon place of stay.

When a student changes a place of stay he/she should get registered according to the new place of stay, as mentioned above.

Western Caspian University’s International Relations Department provides support and counselling to international students pertaining to registration and visa issues.

If you have any queries about the application procedure, please contact us during our office hours from

Monday to Friday, 9AM - 6PM:

Telephone: +99412 492 61 63 (+ extension 16)

Fax: +99412 492 67 01

Mobile: +99 450 263 63 74

Email: ird@wcu.edu.az