Azerbaijan University of Architecture and Construction explained

Azerbaijan University of Architecture and Construction
Native Name:Azərbaycan Memarlıq və İnşaat Universiteti
Established:1975
Type:Public
Rector:Prof. Gulchohra Mammadova
City:Baku
Country:Azerbaijan
Campus:Urban
Website:www.azmiu.edu.az
Address:5 Ayna Sultanova St., Baku AZ1073, Azerbaijan
Qs Eeca:401-450
Qs Eeca Year:2022
Qs Eeca Ref:[1]

Azerbaijan University of Architecture and Construction (AUAC; Azerbaijani: Azərbaycan Memarlıq və İnşaat Universiteti) is a state university located in Baku, Azerbaijan, specializing in civil engineering and architecture. The university was established in 1975 as a spin-off from the Azerbaijan Technical University, named Azerbaijan Civil Engineering Institute.

History

AUAC started out in 1920 as a Construction faculty within the Baku Polytechnic Institute. In 1930–34, AUAC operated as an independent Construction and Architecture Institute, from 1934 as a faculty in the Azerbaijan Industrial Institute, and from 1951 as a faculty in the Azerbaijan Technical University.

In 1975, Azerbaijan Civil Engineering Institute was established with the decision of Azerbaijan SSR Council of Ministers. The institute received the status of a university in 1992. After the decision made by Azerbaijani President Heydar Aliyev on June 13, 2000, the name of the university became Azerbaijan University of Architecture and Construction.

General information

The staff of 700 professors and teachers prepare engineer specialists. Out of 700, 100 are Doctors of Sciences, more than 400 are candidates of sciences, senior lecturers and head teachers. Along with them, leading specialists of the State Building Complex are also involved in the teaching process. The university has 42 departments. They are social-political, humanitarian, common sciences, technical and speciality departments. The financial and technical base of the university consolidates year by year. Most departments are equipped with modern facilities, computers and laboratories. Students have opportunities to spend quality time in their leisure time. There are chess clubs, a sports stadium, a concert hall and cafés. The university publishes a newspaper which reflects the university life. The university also has a modern library which contained 2 halls for renting books, 3 reading halls, an architecture cabinet and a foreign students cabinet.[2] Library equipped with 3m technology.

International relations

The University's international relations are carried out through the following structures;

Deanery of Foreign Students has been operating since 1977 and aim to prepare specialists for foreign countries. Over the past period, about 1000 students from more than 40 countries have graduated from university. Currently, there are approximately 400 students and aspirants from 15 countries of the world are studying at the university.

Foreign citizens studying at AUAC are placed in the dormitory. The deanery of foreign students contact with relevant departments of foreign universities and other organizations. There are 65 instructors involved in tuition of foreign citizens.

Within the faculty exchange program the university collaborates with the universities of Algeria, Tunisia, Mali, Senegal, Guinea, Iran, Japan, Yemen, England, Afghanistan, Cambodia, India, Ethiopia, Turkey etc.).[3]

The Faculty of Architecture of Azerbaijan University of Architecture and Construction has received the 5-year accreditation (Part 1) of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), known worldwide in the field of Architecture.

Collaborating universities

Azerbaijan University of Architecture and Construction is collaborating with various universities from different countries such as Russia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Georgia, Ukraine, South Korea, Iran, Turkey, Egypt, Italy, England, Austria, France, Estonia, Czech Republic, Spain, Poland, Belgium and so on.[4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10]

CountryUniversitiesdate
RussiaMoscow State University of Geodesy and Cartography

Moscow State University of Construction

Kazan State University of Architecture and Engineering

Scientific-Research and Design Institute (Ural branch)

Samara State University of Architecture and Construction

Saratov State Technical University

Penza State University of Architecture and Construction

Novosibirsk State Architectural and Construction University

Moscow Architectural Institute

Novosibirsk State Architectural and Art Academy

Rostov State Construction University

Siberian Federal University

Tomsk State Architectural and Construction University

Ufa State Petroleum Technological University

Tambov State Technical University

Saint Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering

2011

2011

2011

2012

2012

2013

2013

2013

2014

2014

2014

2014

2014

2014

2014

2018

KazakhstanKazakh Leading Academy of Architecture and Civil Engineering2012
UzbekistanTashkent Architectural and Construction University2013
GeorgiaGeorgia State Art Academy

Georgian Technical University

2013

2014

UkraineOdesa State Architecture and Construction Academy

Kyiv National University of Construction and Architecture

2011

2011

South KoreaPusan National University

Konkuk University

2011

2012

IranSeraj Higher Education Institute

Tabriz University

2009

2009

TurkeyAnkara University

Istanbul Technical University

Mimar Sinan University

Hacettepe University

Gazi University

Atatürk University

Bartin University

Osmangazi University Sakarya University

Middle East Technical University

Yildiz Technical University

2009

2011

2011

2012

2013

2013

2013

2013

2013

2009

EgyptCairo University
ItalySapienza University

Florence University

Politecnico di Torino

Polytechnic University of Turin

University of Pavia

Polytechnic University of Milan

Siegen University

2011

2012

2012

2012

2012

2012

2012

EnglandNorthampton University

Anglia Ruskin University

2013

2014

AustriaVienna Technical University2010
FranceUniversity of Montpellier2012
EstoniaTallinn University2012
Czech RepublicMazaryk University2012
SpainUniversity of Alicante

University of Cordoba

University of A Coruña

2012

2012

2012

PolandAdam Mickiewicz

Technology and Life Sciences University

University of Lodz

2012

2012

2013

BelgiumUniversity of Antwerp2012
PortugalLisbon Technical University

Polytechnic Institute of Tomar

University of Fernando Pesso

Leiria Universitety

2012

2012

2012

2012

SwedenRoyal Institute of Technology2012
LithuaniaVilnyus Gediminas Technical University2012
GreeceUniversity of Patras
LatviaInformation Systems Management Institute2012

Majors

Affiliations

The university is a member of the Caucasus University Association.[12]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: QS World University Rankings-Emerging Europe & Central Asia . 15 January 2023.
  2. Web site: Haqqımızda Azərbaycan Memarlıq və İnşaat Universiteti. library.azmiu.edu.az. en-US. 2018-07-13. https://web.archive.org/web/20180713143134/http://library.azmiu.edu.az/haqqimizda/. 2018-07-13. dead.
  3. Web site: Universitet. Xarici əlaqələr şöbəsi. https://web.archive.org/web/20190708123439/http://www.azmiu.edu.az/news.php?p=xarici_elaqeler_shobesi. 2019-07-08. dead.
  4. Web site: Azərbaycan Memarlıq və İnşaat Universitetinin əməkdaşlıq etdiyi xarici universitetlər. https://web.archive.org/web/20190708123210/http://www.azmiu.edu.az/news.php?p=xarici_elaqeler_terefdash_universitetler. 2019-07-08. dead.
  5. Web site: Azerbaijan, Italy signed bilateral documents.
  6. Web site: Documents signed on expansion of Azerbaijan-Italy cooperation.
  7. Web site: The Azerbaijan-Russia interuniversity forum.
  8. Web site: On June 22 with the support of the Ministry of Education a signing ceremony of scientific cooperation and exchange protocols took place between a number of leading universities of Azerbaijan and Hacettepe University of Turkey..
  9. Web site: Azerbaijan, Lithuania seek to boost coop in education. 4 October 2013.
  10. Web site: Azerbaijani delegation signs number of agreements with Poland.
  11. Web site: Fakültələr.
  12. http://kunib.com/?id=10&baslik=Tum_Uyeler#arubaslik Tüm Uyeler