French-Azerbaijani University facts for kids
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Azərbaycan-Fransız Universiteti
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UFAZ building at Nizami Street
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| Type | Joint program |
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| Established | 2016 |
| Director | Vazeh Askerov |
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Academic staff
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70 |
| Students | 538 |
| Location | , |
| Website | www.ufaz.az |
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The French-Azerbaijani University, also known as UFAZ, is a special university. It was started in 2016. This university is a joint project between Azerbaijan and France. It was created by the presidents of both countries, Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan and François Hollande of France. The main universities involved are the University of Strasbourg in France and the Azerbaijan State Oil and Industry University (ASOIU) in Azerbaijan.
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How UFAZ Was Created
Early Ideas for UFAZ
The idea for UFAZ began on May 12, 2014. The French President François Hollande visited Azerbaijan. During his visit, education ministers from both countries signed an agreement. This agreement was about working together to make education ties stronger.
Another agreement was signed on April 25, 2015. This happened during President Hollande's second visit to Azerbaijan. On May 15, the President of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, approved the plan. Then, on June 9, 2016, he signed an order. This order officially launched the UFAZ project.
Opening Day and New Building
UFAZ officially opened on September 15, 2016. Important people attended the opening. These included the Minister of Education of Azerbaijan, Mikayil Jabbarov. The French Ambassador to Azerbaijan, Aurélia Bouchez, was also there. For its first year, UFAZ was located in the main building of the Azerbaijan State Oil and Industry University (ASOIU).
On January 11, 2017, French officials visited UFAZ. They met with the Azerbaijani Minister of Education. Leaders from the University of Strasbourg and University of Rennes 1 also joined.
UFAZ moved to a new building on September 15, 2017. This building is a historic place at Nizami Street 183. The Ministry of Education of Azerbaijan completely renovated it. Many important people attended the opening of the new building.
Learning at UFAZ
How to Join UFAZ
If you want to study at UFAZ for a bachelor's degree, you need to pass two exams. First, you take a national entrance exam in Azerbaijan. If you score well enough (at least 500 out of 700), you can take the UFAZ entrance exam. This second exam is held every July in Baku. The University of Strasbourg organizes it.
What and How You Learn
Classes at UFAZ are taught in the English language. The study programs are based on those from the University of Strasbourg. For the oil and gas engineering program, the content comes from the University of Rennes 1.
The bachelor's degree in France usually takes three years. In Azerbaijan, it takes four years. To make them fit, the first year at UFAZ is a "foundation year." This year helps students get ready. Both French and Azerbaijani professors teach at UFAZ.
When you graduate from UFAZ, you get two diplomas. One is an Azerbaijani diploma from ASOIU. The other is a French diploma from the University of Strasbourg or the University of Rennes 1.
Study Programs and Support
Currently, UFAZ offers four main study areas for bachelor's degrees:
- Chemical engineering
- Geophysical engineering
- Computer science
- Oil and gas engineering
Most students at UFAZ, over 80%, receive financial support. This means they get free education. The Azerbaijani government helps pay for their studies.
UFAZ plans to offer new master's degree programs starting in 2020/2021. These programs will include:
- Chemical engineering / physical chemistry
- Geosciences
- Applied computer sciences (like big data and artificial intelligence)
See also
In Spanish: Universidad Franco-Azerbaiyana para niños
