State Program for Study Abroad (SOFAZ)
State Oil Fund of Azerbaijan (SOFAZ) & Ministry of Science and Education
Overview
The SOFAZ State Program is Azerbaijan's state-funded scheme (financed by the State Oil Fund) for its citizens to study abroad.
It covers bachelor's and master's study with up to around 400 awards a year.
Its current cycle runs 2022–2026, and 2026 is the final year.
Who can apply
- For Azerbaijani citizens only.
- The approved list of destination countries and universities is published each year by the Ministry of Science and Education — whether a given country (e.g. Germany) is included varies annually.
- Because 2026 is the programme's final year, verify current status before relying on it.
How to apply
- 1
Apply through the official state-program channel for the current year and check whether your destination is on the approved list.
- 2
As the cycle ends in 2026, confirm the latest terms before planning around it; DAAD remains the standing funding line for Azerbaijani students to Germany.
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Amounts, deadlines and eligible-country lists are set by the awarding body and change every academic year. Always confirm the current call on the official source before applying.