On June 8, as part of the 9th meeting of the Ministers of Education of the Organization of Turkic States, Minister of Science and Education Emin Amrullayev met with the Minister of Education of the Kyrgyz Republic Dogdurkul Kendirbaeva.   During the meeting, the current state of cooperation between the two countries in the field of pre-school and general education was discussed, as well as initiatives planned for the future implementation.

08/06/2026 18:15

Within the framework of the ongoing cooperation between the Ministry of Science and Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan and Microsoft, efforts to establish a unified digital ecosystem across higher education institutions continue to advance. This collaboration aims to expand access to modern digital tools for academic staff, students, and administrative personnel, while promoting the integration of digital solutions into both teaching and institutional management processes.   As part of a centralized approach, a total of 20 higher education institutions are expected to be equipped with licensed Microsoft tools. To date, all necessary technical and organizational preparations have been completed, and Microsoft solutions have been successfully deployed at Azerbaijan State University of Economics, Azerbaijan Technical University, Karabakh University, Ganja State University, Sumgait State University, Azerbaijan State Pedagogical University, Azerbaijan University of Languages, Azerbaijan Technological University, Azerbaijan State Oil and Industry University, and Mingachevir State University. The onboarding process is continuing in a phased manner at the remaining higher education institutions.   The artificial intelligence–based solutions available through the Microsoft platform, particularly the Copilot tool, provide educators with additional opportunities to enhance the efficiency of academic activities, including lesson planning, the development of instructional materials, assessment processes, and other teaching-related tasks. The adoption of AI-powered tools contributes to optimizing faculty workload and improving the overall quality of education.   This program, implemented through the partnership between the Ministry of Science and Education and Microsoft, is of significant importance for accelerating digital transformation within the higher education system, fostering the integration of innovative technologies into the learning environment, and supporting the development of digitally skilled human capital.

03/06/2026 12:39

The Ministry of Science and Education, the Ministry of Digital Development and Transport, and OpenAI sign MOU to bring adaptive AI tutoring to 500,000+ students – the first state-integrated deployment of its kind in the region.   The Ministry of Science and Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan and OpenAI today began a collaboration to deploy a Ministry-led adaptive tutoring platform powered by OpenAI’s API.  The platform will be deployed across Azerbaijan's national Digital School network.   The platform will operate as an AI layer within Azerbaijan's existing national learning programme. It will deliver adaptive diagnostics, personalised in-lesson practice, an AI tutor responsive to each student's specific learning requirements, and real-time performance data accessible to teachers, school principals, and the Ministry. The deployment will begin with a limited pilot and scale over time, with teacher oversight, aligned to the national curriculum, ongoing evaluation, and data protection built into the rollout.   "By giving our teachers and students the opportunity to engage with new AI tools and develop the skills to apply them effectively, we are building early, hands-on experience for the responsible use of these technologies within our education system. Our collaboration with OpenAI directly supports the integration of artificial intelligence into education as part of Azerbaijan's broader Action Plan on Digital Development approved by the President of Azerbaijan." — Emin Amrullayev, Minister of Science and Education, Republic of Azerbaijan   The collaboration extends beyond the education system. The Ministry of Digital Development and Transport will co-lead the development of a national AI innovation ecosystem, including hackathons, Build Days, and structured R&D collaboration designed to position Azerbaijan as a regional hub for AI-native solutions.   “Azerbaijan is taking a thoughtful, ambitious approach to bringing AI into education. This partnership builds on strong national digital infrastructure and a clear commitment to helping students and teachers use AI in practical, responsible ways. We’re excited to support the development of an API-powered platform that can explore how AI supports learning, strengthens classroom practice, and helps build the skills students will need for the future.” — Kevin Mills, Head of GTM Education and Government Programs at OpenAI

29/05/2026 18:27

A delegation led by Minister of Science and Education Emin Amrullayev visited Queen's Belfast University in Northern Ireland.   During the visit, a meeting was held with university officials. The meeting focused on prospects for cooperation in higher education, the development of inter-university ties, and opportunities for scientific research and academic exchange.   The delegation also toured the university campus, classrooms, and research centers. They were briefed on the university’s modern educational approaches and innovative infrastructure.

21/05/2026 18:42

As part of his visit to London, Emin Amrullayev met with Nunzio Quacquarelli, founder and president of the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) ranking agency.   During the meeting, participants discussed the current performance indicators and prospects for the further development of Azerbaijani universities in the QS rankings. At the same time, with a view to strengthening global competition in higher education, an exchange of views took place regarding projects planned for implementation in the coming period across various fields.   The parties also discussed the participation of the Azerbaijani delegation at the European Higher Education Summit, which will take place in Budapest next month, and the representation of our universities at the pavilion there.  

21/05/2026 13:40

Within the framework of the World Education Forum held in London, Minister of Science and Education Emin Amrullayev met with Phil Baty, Chief Executive Officer for Global Affairs of the international rating agency “Times Higher Education” (THE).   During the meeting, the current representation indicators of Azerbaijani higher education institutions in the THE international rankings, the progress achieved in recent years, and the measures taken to increase the global competitiveness of universities were discussed.   The parties emphasized the importance of cooperation in terms of strengthening the international academic reputation of Azerbaijani universities and achieving higher results in global rankings.

19/05/2026 22:00

The Azerbaijani Minister of Science and Education Emin Amrullayev met with Sardor Rajabov, First Deputy Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Innovations of the Republic of Uzbekistan, on the sidelines of the World Education Forum.   During the meeting, participants discussed the current state and future prospects of cooperation between Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan in the fields of higher education, science, and innovation. They exchanged views on opportunities for expanding inter-university ties, promoting joint research projects, academic exchange programs, and developing an innovation ecosystem.   The parties agreed to adopt modern approaches in the fields of science and higher education, as well as to expand cooperation in areas of mutual interest.

19/05/2026 21:46

Minister of Science and Education Emin Amrullayev, on the sidelines of the World Education Forum, met with Dr. Mohammed Turko, Minister of Education of the Syrian Arab Republic, and Marwan Al-Halabi, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research.   During the meeting, the parties discussed the current state of and prospects for the development of cooperation between Azerbaijan and Syria in the field of education. They also spoke about expanding ties between higher education institutions, academic cooperation, well as the exchange of students and faculty.   The meeting also addressed issues arising from the Strategic Partnership Agreement on the Reconstruction of Educational Infrastructure in the Syrian Arab Republic, signed in February of this year by Emin Amrullayev, Minister of Science and Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Dr. Mohammed Turko, Minister of Education of the Syrian Arab Republic, and Dr. Salim bin Mohammed al-Malik, Director-General of ISESCO.

19/05/2026 20:30

Minister of Science and Education Emin Amrullayev, on the sidelines of the World Education Forum, held a meeting with Andreas Schleicher, Director for Education and Skills at the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).   During the meeting, the current state of affairs and future directions of cooperation between Azerbaijan and the OECD in the field of education were discussed. The parties exchanged views, particularly on opportunities for collaboration in student achievement assessment, improvement of education quality indicators, and the development of modern skills.   The meeting highlighted the role of international assessment mechanisms in shaping education policy and explored opportunities for collaboration in the areas of data-driven decision-making and the implementation of innovative approaches in education.

19/05/2026 20:00

Science and Education Minister of Azerbaijan Emin Amrullayev met with UNESCO's newly appointed assistant director-general for education, Quan Shen, on the sidelines of the World Education Forum held in London.   During the meeting, the parties exchanged views on expanding cooperation in education, joint participation in global initiatives and the application of innovative approaches.   The meeting highlighted the importance of joint activities in the area of innovative approaches in education and achieving of the Sustainable Development Goals. An agreement was reached on the implementation of joint projects in the future, the expansion of international experience exchange in the field of education, and the further deepening of cooperation.

19/05/2026 19:31