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General Education
Is an important area of activity that ensures the acquisition of knowledge, skills and habits by students. -
Extracurricular Education
Extracurricular education is a type of education that ensures the development of interests and skills, improvement of intellectual level, creative abilities and physical capabilities of children, teenagers and young people. -
Vocational Education
Is a priority area that provides the necessary work skills. -
Secondary special education
Provides training of qualified personnel in various arts and mass professions in accordance with the needs of society and the labor market on the basis of general secondary education. -
Higher education
Provides highly qualified specialist training based on full secondary education and secondary vocational education, taking into account the needs of society and the labor market. -
Special Education
Special education ensures the integration of people with disabilities into society, including their preparation for work and family life, by giving knowledge and skills based on state programs. -
Projects
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Assessments and studies
Ongoing research by the Ministry of Education
About the Ministry
The first Ministry for enlightenment and education in Azerbaijan - the Ministry of Public Enlightenment was established by the Order of the Government of the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic of 28 May 1918. Its structure consisting of three departments (general secondary education, higher and secondary special education, and vocational schools) was approved by the Order of the Council of Ministers of 30 June 1918.
The Ministry of Public Enlightenment was renamed and reorganized as the Commissariat of Public Enlightenment by the Order of the Council of Ministers of Azerbaijan SSR of 28 April 1920, and all education institutions operating in the country were placed under its control.
In 1940, the Department for Labor Reserves was established by the Order of the Council of Ministers of Azerbaijan SSR and vocational education institutions were put under the control of the Department. In 1959 there was founded the State Vocational Education Committee, which operated until 1988. Moreover, in 1959, by the Order of the Council of Ministers was established the Committee of Higher and Secondary Special Education, and all institutions operating in the Republic were put under its control. In 1964, the Committee was reorganized as the Ministry of Higher and Secondary Special Education. Overall, two ministries (Ministry of Public Enlightenment and Ministry of Higher and Secondary Special Education) and one committee on education (State Vocational Education Committee) operated in Azerbaijan during the period 1959 -1988.
In 1988, by the Order of the Council of Ministers of Azerbaijan SSR all three departments were abolished and the Ministry of Public Education was established on their base. The Ministry of Public Education was renamed as the Ministry of Education by the Order of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan of 3 September 1993. The Regulations of the Ministry were approved by the Presidential Decree dated 1 March 2005.
By the order of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev dated July 27, 2020, Emin Amrullayev was appointed Minister of Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
According to the Decree of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, H.E. Ilham Aliyev "On some measures to improve the management in the field of science and education in the Republic of Azerbaijan" dated July 28, 2022 the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan was renamed to Ministry of Science and Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan in order to strengthen the science and education interaction and to improve management in these fields
Management
The Minister of Education Emin Amrullayev was born in 1982. In 1999-2003 he studied at the Academy of Public Administration under the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan and received his bachelor’s degree in Public Administration.
He graduated from Columbia University with a master’s degree in Public Administration within the framework of the “State Program on Education of Azerbaijani Youth Abroad in the years of 2007-2015”.
He received a master’s degree in Budapest, Hungary, as well as participated in several international certification programs. Emin Amrullayev has extensive experience in coordinating international projects in youth sector.
In 2013-2014, he served as the Head of Quality Assurance Division, in 2014-2020 - as the Head of Education Development Programs Department at the Ministry of Education. Since January, 2020 he was Director of the Institute of Education.
By the order of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev dated July 27, 2020, Emin Amrullayev was appointed Minister of Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
According to the Decree of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, H.E. Ilham Aliyev "On some measures to improve the management in the field of science and education in the Republic of Azerbaijan" dated July 28, 2022 the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan was renamed to Ministry of Science and Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan in order to strengthen the science and education interaction and to improve management in these fields.
He is married and has 2 children.
The Minister of Education Emin Amrullayev was born in 1982. In 1999-2003 he studied at the Academy of Public Administration under the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan and received his bachelor’s degree in Public Administration.
He graduated from Columbia University with a master’s degree in Public Administration within the framework of the “State Program on Education of Azerbaijani Youth Abroad in the years of 2007-2015”.
He received a master’s degree in Budapest, Hungary, as well as participated in several international certification programs. Emin Amrullayev has extensive experience in coordinating international projects in youth sector.
In 2013-2014, he served as the Head of Quality Assurance Division, in 2014-2020 - as the Head of Education Development Programs Department at the Ministry of Education. Since January, 2020 he was Director of the Institute of Education.
By the order of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev dated July 27, 2020, Emin Amrullayev was appointed Minister of Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
According to the Decree of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, H.E. Ilham Aliyev "On some measures to improve the management in the field of science and education in the Republic of Azerbaijan" dated July 28, 2022 the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan was renamed to Ministry of Science and Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan in order to strengthen the science and education interaction and to improve management in these fields.
He is married and has 2 children.
Firudin Isa Gurbanov graduated with honors from the "Economics and Planning" faculty of the Azerbaijan State Institute of National Economy in 1974. He served in the army in 1974-1975.
In March 2015, he was elected as a member of the AFFA Executive Committee, and in May he was elected as a president of the Student Football Federation.
In 2007, he was a member of the Working Group on National Security Policy of the Republic of Azerbaijan by the relevant decree of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
In 2011, Firudin Gurbanov was awarded the degree of "Chief Civil Service Adviser." He was awarded the medal "For Distinction in Civil Service" by the relevant decree of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan dated June 25, 2011. In 2014, he was awarded the badge of "Honorary Cultural Worker" of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism.
By the Order of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan dated July 18, 2014, he was appointed Deputy Minister of Education.
According to the Decree of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, H.E. Ilham Aliyev "On some measures to improve the management in the field of science and education in the Republic of Azerbaijan" dated July 28, 2022 the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan was renamed to Ministry of Science and Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan in order to strengthen the science and education interaction and to improve management in these fields.
He is a member of the board of the YAP Narimanov district organization.
He is married and has 2 children.
Firudin Isa Gurbanov graduated with honors from the "Economics and Planning" faculty of the Azerbaijan State Institute of National Economy in 1974. He served in the army in 1974-1975.
In March 2015, he was elected as a member of the AFFA Executive Committee, and in May he was elected as a president of the Student Football Federation.
In 2007, he was a member of the Working Group on National Security Policy of the Republic of Azerbaijan by the relevant decree of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
In 2011, Firudin Gurbanov was awarded the degree of "Chief Civil Service Adviser." He was awarded the medal "For Distinction in Civil Service" by the relevant decree of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan dated June 25, 2011. In 2014, he was awarded the badge of "Honorary Cultural Worker" of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism.
By the Order of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan dated July 18, 2014, he was appointed Deputy Minister of Education.
According to the Decree of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, H.E. Ilham Aliyev "On some measures to improve the management in the field of science and education in the Republic of Azerbaijan" dated July 28, 2022 the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan was renamed to Ministry of Science and Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan in order to strengthen the science and education interaction and to improve management in these fields.
He is a member of the board of the YAP Narimanov district organization.
He is married and has 2 children.
Idris Isayev was born in the city of Baku in 1970. From 1987 to 1992, he studied at the Faculty of Finance of Azerbaijan State University of Economics and graduated with distinction. From 2002-2005, he pursued his Master of Business Administration degree under the joint program of Azerbaijan State Oil Academy and Georgia State University, USA.
Under the Order 279, February 20, 2014 of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, he was appointed as the Deputy Minister of Labor and Social Protection of Population. With the Order 688, November 14, 2018 of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Mr.Isayev was appointed as the Deputy Minister of Education.
Under October 5, 2017 Order of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Idris Isayev was awarded with the Medal “For Distinction in Civil Service” for his productive activity in civil service. Under November 12, 2018 Order of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, he was awarded with “Taraggi” Medal for his contribution to the improvement of business environment in the Republic of Azerbaijan and the country’s position in international ratings.
According to the Decree of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, H.E. Ilham Aliyev "On some measures to improve the management in the field of science and education in the Republic of Azerbaijan" dated July 28, 2022 the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan was renamed to Ministry of Science and Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan in order to strengthen the science and education interaction and to improve management in these fields.
He is fluent in Russian and English.
Idris Isayev is married with three children.
Idris Isayev was born in the city of Baku in 1970. From 1987 to 1992, he studied at the Faculty of Finance of Azerbaijan State University of Economics and graduated with distinction. From 2002-2005, he pursued his Master of Business Administration degree under the joint program of Azerbaijan State Oil Academy and Georgia State University, USA.
Under the Order 279, February 20, 2014 of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, he was appointed as the Deputy Minister of Labor and Social Protection of Population. With the Order 688, November 14, 2018 of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Mr.Isayev was appointed as the Deputy Minister of Education.
Under October 5, 2017 Order of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Idris Isayev was awarded with the Medal “For Distinction in Civil Service” for his productive activity in civil service. Under November 12, 2018 Order of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, he was awarded with “Taraggi” Medal for his contribution to the improvement of business environment in the Republic of Azerbaijan and the country’s position in international ratings.
According to the Decree of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, H.E. Ilham Aliyev "On some measures to improve the management in the field of science and education in the Republic of Azerbaijan" dated July 28, 2022 the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan was renamed to Ministry of Science and Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan in order to strengthen the science and education interaction and to improve management in these fields.
He is fluent in Russian and English.
Idris Isayev is married with three children.
Hasan Hasanli was born in Nakhchivan, Azerbaijan in 1991.
He earned degrees in social policy and politics from the University of Bristol and the University of Cambridge between 2009 and 2013 on a government scholarship.
He was on active military duty in the Armed Forces of Azerbaijan in 2015-2016.
Mr. Hasanli joined the Ministry of Science and Education in 2014, serving as an analyst, head of unit, adviser to the minister, deputy chief of staff and chair of the Education Quality Assurance Agency. He was the Chief of Staff at the Ministry between June 2021 and January 2023.
Hasan Hasanli was appointed Deputy Minister of Science and Education by the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan on January 28, 2023.
He is fluent in Azerbaijani, English and Russian.
He is married with two children.
Hasan Hasanli was born in Nakhchivan, Azerbaijan in 1991.
He earned degrees in social policy and politics from the University of Bristol and the University of Cambridge between 2009 and 2013 on a government scholarship.
He was on active military duty in the Armed Forces of Azerbaijan in 2015-2016.
Mr. Hasanli joined the Ministry of Science and Education in 2014, serving as an analyst, head of unit, adviser to the minister, deputy chief of staff and chair of the Education Quality Assurance Agency. He was the Chief of Staff at the Ministry between June 2021 and January 2023.
Hasan Hasanli was appointed Deputy Minister of Science and Education by the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan on January 28, 2023.
He is fluent in Azerbaijani, English and Russian.
He is married with two children.
Kanan Karimzada was born in 1989 in the city of Barda, Azerbaijan.
From 2006 to 2010, he studied in a Special Talents Group at the Azerbaijan State University of Economics and graduated with honors with a bachelor's degree in finance and credit.
In February-April 2010, Kanan Karimzada attended the course on "Applied Public Finance for Economic Development" conducted by the Centre for International Development at Duke University in the USA. In 2011–2012, he studied in the program "International Political Economy and Development" at Fordham University in New York.
In 2017–2019, he completed the “Investment Management” program of the US CFA Institute and received the internationally accredited Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA Charterholder) designation.
From 2013 to 2016, he worked as a finance and analysis specialist at “Capital Motors” LLC. From 2016 to 2019, he worked as a chief investment specialist and investment manager at “PMD Group” LLC. From 2019 to 2020, he worked as the head of the "Strategic Planning and Education" department.
From 2020 to 2021, he worked in the Ministry of Science and Education as an advisor to the Minister. He later served as the head of the Department of Education Economics until February 2023, and then he served as the Chief of Staff of the Ministry from February to May 2023.
Kanan Karimzada was appointed as a Deputy Minister of Science and Education on 25 December 2023 by an order of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
He is married, has two children.
Kanan Karimzada was born in 1989 in the city of Barda, Azerbaijan.
From 2006 to 2010, he studied in a Special Talents Group at the Azerbaijan State University of Economics and graduated with honors with a bachelor's degree in finance and credit.
In February-April 2010, Kanan Karimzada attended the course on "Applied Public Finance for Economic Development" conducted by the Centre for International Development at Duke University in the USA. In 2011–2012, he studied in the program "International Political Economy and Development" at Fordham University in New York.
In 2017–2019, he completed the “Investment Management” program of the US CFA Institute and received the internationally accredited Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA Charterholder) designation.
From 2013 to 2016, he worked as a finance and analysis specialist at “Capital Motors” LLC. From 2016 to 2019, he worked as a chief investment specialist and investment manager at “PMD Group” LLC. From 2019 to 2020, he worked as the head of the "Strategic Planning and Education" department.
From 2020 to 2021, he worked in the Ministry of Science and Education as an advisor to the Minister. He later served as the head of the Department of Education Economics until February 2023, and then he served as the Chief of Staff of the Ministry from February to May 2023.
Kanan Karimzada was appointed as a Deputy Minister of Science and Education on 25 December 2023 by an order of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
He is married, has two children.