# Azerbaijan higher education admissions and reforms > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/azerbaijan-higher-education-admissions-challenges > Updated: 2026-09-11T08:48:53.000Z. Sources: 13. Developments: 7. As the 2026/2027 academic year approaches, Azerbaijan has implemented several educational reforms and admission updates. In the vocational sector, the second stage of admissions for 12,766 vacancies across 69 institutions commenced on August 27. Higher education institutions continue to report specific trends: Baku Engineering University has filled 98.3% of its plan, while entrance scores for medical specialties at Azerbaijan Medical University are rising. Regarding master’s degree programs, the State Examination Center (DIM) announced the results for vacant positions. Out of 1,457 applicants, 508 individuals were admitted, including 82 through state-funded spots. Successful candidates can verify results via the DIM website, mobile services, or the ‘Magistr’ journal. Admitted students must complete registration through the my.gov.az portal between September 3 at 15:00 and September 9 at 18:00; failure to register within this window is considered a refusal of placement. Following the admission cycle, education expert Elmin Nuri noted a significant number of vacancies in magistrature program placements. Despite over 26,000 candidates registering this year, many positions remained unfilled. This is attributed to two primary factors: many candidates failed to meet the mandatory 50-point subject limit required to qualify for the selection stage, and others opted not to select paid educational tracks after failing to secure state-funded placements. Broader educational reforms include a new mandate for the 2026/2027 school year requiring ‘Azerbaijan History’ to be taught in the state language for 7th-grade students in non-Azerbaijani language sections. These updates follow earlier challenges regarding specialized program vacancies and the digital registration requirements managed by the Innovation and Digital Development Agency (IDDA). ## Claims - The registration process for bachelor's level students begins on August 28. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Registration must be completed exclusively through the my.gov.az portal. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The registration period runs from August 28 at 11:00 to September 8 at 18:00. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Students who fail to register via the service or obtain confirmation from the educational institution will be removed from the admission lists. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Applicants must use the mygov ID single login system to access their personal cabinets. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The registration process includes options for student education loans and social status verification. (corroborated by 2 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-11: Azerbaijan reports vacancies in magistrature program placements Unfilled master's degree placements in Azerbaijan are attributed to candidates failing to meet minimum subject score requirements and a reluctance to enroll in paid educational programs. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/azerbaijan-reports-vacancies-in-magistrature-program-placements ### 2026-08-31: Azerbaijan announces master's program admission results The State Examination Center announced that 508 applicants have been admitted to vacant master's programs in Azerbaijan. Registration via my.gov.az is required between September 3 and September 9. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/azerbaijan-announces-masters-program-admission-results ### 2026-08-27: Azerbaijan university registration begins August 28 Registration for bachelor's level university students in Azerbaijan begins August 28 via the my.gov.az portal, running until September 8. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/azerbaijan-university-registration-begins-august-28 ### 2026-08-26: Azerbaijan implements educational reforms and admission updates Azerbaijan implements various educational reforms, including new vocational admission phases, rising medical school entrance scores, and a mandate to teach national history in the state language. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/azerbaijan-education-updates-teacher-recruitment-and-university-enrollment ### 2026-08-22: Azerbaijan university placement results pending amid capacity shifts Azerbaijani university placement results are pending as the State Examination Center processes lists for specialized institutions. Experts note a decrease in available spots, especially in pedagogical fields. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/azerbaijan-university-placement-results-pending-amid-capacity-shifts ### 2026-08-05: Azerbaijan College Capacity Exams Record Registration Surge and Specialty Shortages Azerbaijan's college capacity exams saw a 39% rise in registrations and higher pass rates, while some specialties like Popular Music and Jazz Instrumental received no applicants, leaving all seats empty. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pakistan-thanks-azerbaijan-for-support-on-kashmir-issue ### 2026-07-27: Azerbaijan Extends Graduate Admission Deadline Amid Concerns Over Empty Slots Azerbaijan extends the master‑program selection deadline to July 27 and experts warn many spots could stay empty as applicant numbers are low, affecting transition scores. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/azerbaijan-extends-graduate-admission-deadline-amid-concerns-over-empty-slots --- Cite as: Azerbaijan higher education admissions and reforms. 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