ADA Universiteti | |
Motto | Leading Innovation and Responsible Citizenship |
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Type | Public university |
Established | Azerbaijan Diplomatic Academy (2006—2014) ADA University (2014—present) |
Rector | Hafiz Pashayev |
Students | 2324 (2068 undergraduate, 265 graduate) |
Address | 40°23′N 49°51′E / 40.39°N 49.85°E |
Campus | Green and Smart Campus |
Language | English |
Academic term | Semester |
Transportation | Ganjlik metrostation |
Colors | Blue, Pomegranate and White |
Website | ada |
University rankings | |
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Regional – Overall | |
QS Emerging Europe and Central Asia[1] | 301-350 (2022) |
ADA University (ADA) (Azerbaijani: ADA Universiteti) is a public university established under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan in March 2006 by Hafiz Pashayev.[2] By the decree of the President of Azerbaijan, ADA was transformed into a university in 2014.[3] When founded as the Azerbaijan Diplomatic Academy, the main objective was to train specialists for a diplomatic career in Azerbaijani foreign affairs; however, its programs expanded, and the name changed to ADA University. Its founding rector is Ambassador Hafiz Pashayev, who is a Deputy Foreign Minister of Azerbaijan and a former ambassador of Azerbaijan to the United States.[4] Its present, dedicated campus opened in September 2012.[5]