State Program: most admitted universities (2022–2028)

Short answer: In the list published on dp.edu.az for 2022–2028, 2,252 people earned the right to study through the State Program (DP). The most admitted went to Edinburgh (161), UCL (154), Imperial College (120), Manchester (104) and Glasgow (86). At bachelor's level, Turkish universities stand out: Bilkent (77), Koç (47), Sabancı (33). This list is not a "best university" ranking; it only shows where Azerbaijani students were admitted under the DP.

The overall picture

• Level of study: master's 1,683 people (75%), bachelor's 528 (23%), doctoral 41 (2%).
• Countries: United Kingdom 1,313 people (58%), USA 342 (15%), Türkiye 196, Germany 74, Italy 56, Australia 53, China 51.
• Those admitted are spread across a total of 180 different universities.

Overall top 10 universities

Universities with the most master's admissions

UCL (140), Imperial (103), Edinburgh (98), Manchester (82), Sheffield (81), Glasgow (70), Warwick (68), King's College London (52), Columbia (50), LSE (45), Leeds (42), Sydney (33), Cambridge (31). It is clear that a large share of master's admissions is concentrated in Britain. One reason is the availability of one-year master's programmes and the lower cost for the state. More details: Studying in the United Kingdom.

Universities with the most bachelor's admissions

At bachelor's level, Bilkent (77), Edinburgh (61), Koç (47), the University of Hong Kong (33), Sabancı (33), King's College London (22) and Birmingham (22) lead. By country: Britain 199, Türkiye 178, China 51, USA 40, Singapore 16. For Turkish universities: Studying in Türkiye.

How should you read this list?

• These statistics show the past. The list of universities and programmes for the DP is updated every year. The 2026/27 list has 225 universities and about 4,100 programmes, and some universities from previous years (for example, a number of British and Canadian universities) are not on this list.
• A university with many admissions does not mean easy admission. Many Azerbaijanis apply, which means competition is high too.
• Admission first, then the DP. To apply to the DP, you need to be admitted to a university, and that programme must be on the current DP list. Before applying, check the current list on dp.edu.az.
• The major matters more than the university. The choice of university should be assessed together with the major, admission requirements and cost: university rankings.

Universities leading by number of programmes on the list

The universities with the most programmes on the 2026/27 list appear to be Zhejiang (74), ITU (67), Ankara (62), SNU (61), Imperial (61), Tsinghua (59), USTC (58) and Edinburgh (55). So the number of admissions and the number of programmes are not the same: some universities have many programmes on the list, but Azerbaijani students apply to them little.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the most admitted university?

In the published 2022–2028 list, Edinburgh is first with 161 people, followed by UCL (154) and Imperial (120).

What if I am admitted to a university that is not on the list?

The DP only funds the universities and programmes on the list. A DP application for a programme not on the list is not accepted. Only traditional (on-campus) programmes are funded, not online programmes.

Which country should I choose?

The choice of country depends on budget, language, duration and major: which country to choose.

If you need help

EDDE Global helps with choosing a university and programme, admission documents and application preparation. You can start with our State Program eligibility test or book a free consultation. For the conditions: DP conditions and application procedure.

Note: the statistics are based on the open list on dp.edu.az (2022–2028, 2,252 people). EDDE Global is an independent education company, is not affiliated with the Ministry of Science and Education or the State Program Management Group, and is not a partner of the DP. For official information, see dp.edu.az.

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