To mark the 30th anniversary of U.S.-Azerbaijan diplomatic relations and looking forward to the next 30 years of partnership, the U.S. Embassy Baku held an Open Day event for Azerbaijani university students and media. The Embassy Open Day featured a series of installations managed by Embassy staff that highlighted past U.S.-Azerbaijan collaboration, opportunities for future …
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By U.S. Embassy Baku | 19 April, 2022 | Topics: Ambassador, American Spaces, Consul General, Consular Affairs, Culture, Economic Affairs, Education, Embassy, English Language Learning, Environment, Events, Featured Event, Job Opportunities, News, Press Releases, Public Affairs, Scholarships and Exchanges, Science & Tech, Speeches, Study in the U.S., Travel & Tourism, U.S. & Azerbaijan
This morning 13 young Azerbaijanis departed Baku to spend a year studying at high schools spread across the United States, part of the 2021-2022 cohort of the Future Leaders Exchange (FLEX) program. These outstanding young people will spend the next 10 months representing Azerbaijan in the United States, while receiving a unique experience in American …
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By U.S. Embassy Baku | 17 August, 2021 | Topics: Alumni, Culture, Education, News, Scholarships and Exchanges, Study in the U.S., Success Stories, U.S. & Azerbaijan
When Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt brought his team to Azerbaijan, he was accompanied by representatives of his state’s two leading universities The University of Oklahoma and Oklahoma State University . While here, they strengthened their existing ties with Azerbaijani universities and explored creating new partnerships. Just another way Azerbaijan and Oklahoma are deepening and widening their longstanding friendship!
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By U.S. Embassy Baku | 7 August, 2021 | Topics: Education, English Language Learning, Events, News, Scholarships and Exchanges, Study in the U.S.
Ambassador Litzenberger was delighted to greet this year’s class of the Future Leaders Exchange (FLEX) Program as they prepare to depart for their year studying at high schools located all across the United States. Ambassador Litzenberger explained to the 20 participants that the Embassy is counting on them to explain Azerbaijan to Americans and – …
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By U.S. Embassy Baku | 29 July, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, Culture, Education, Embassy, News, Scholarships and Exchanges, Study in the U.S., U.S. & Azerbaijan
Thanks to our recently returned Fulbrighters who stopped by the Embassy to offer advice to this year’s cohort, about to depart for their studies in the United States!
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By U.S. Embassy Baku | 22 June, 2021 | Topics: Culture, Education, News, Scholarships and Exchanges, Study in the U.S., Success Stories, U.S. & Azerbaijan
The Embassy was delighted to participate in last week’s ceremony welcoming the second class of the ADA University-George Washington University joint-Master’s degree program in computer science and data analytics. Featuring the talent of two of our countries’ most prestigious universities, the program is playing an important role in bringing together Azerbaijanis and Americans, and enhancing …
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By U.S. Embassy Baku | 15 June, 2021 | Topics: Education, Events, Key Documents, Key Officials, News, Scholarships and Exchanges, Science & Tech, Speeches, Study in the U.S., U.S. & Azerbaijan
Acting Minister of Culture Anar Karimov and Ambassador Litzenberger signed an agreement extending the operations of the American Corners in Ganja, Kurdemir, Salyan, and Khachmaz. We look forward to welcoming you back to your nearest American Corner just as soon as the public health situation allows.
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By U.S. Embassy Baku | 20 August, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, American Spaces, Culture, Education, Events, News, Scholarships and Exchanges, Study in the U.S., U.S. & Azerbaijan
Effective August 5, 2020, the U.S. Embassy in Baku, Azerbaijan will accept a limited number of F1 student visa renewal applications through the Interview Waiver (IW) program. This special exemption applies to F1 applicants who meet ALL of the following qualifications: The applicant is an Azerbaijani citizen holding an Azerbaijani passport who regularly resides in Azerbaijan; …
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By U.S. Embassy Baku | 5 August, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, News, Study in the U.S., Visa Waiver Program, Visas
Ambassador Litzenberger participated in a ceremony launching the George Washington University-Azerbaijan State Pedagogical University dual-degree program in education management. During his speech the ambassador noted that it is a key priority for us at the Embassy to help Azerbaijani and American institutions of higher education find ways to work together. He added that he believes …
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By U.S. Embassy Baku | 4 February, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Education, Events, Key Documents, Key Officials, News, Scholarships and Exchanges, Study in the U.S., U.S. & Azerbaijan
Visiting Fulbright Specialist Professor Shuba Ghosh of Syracuse University yesterday shared a brief history of intellectual property law with students at ADA University. Professor Ghosh, who is undertaking a two-week engagement with Baku State University Law School, will be speaking at the Baku American Center this Friday evening on the vital role intellectual property rights …
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By U.S. Embassy Baku | 5 December, 2019 | Topics: Culture, Education, Events, Scholarships and Exchanges, Speeches, Study in the U.S., U.S. & Azerbaijan
We want to wish good luck to our new group of twenty FLEX finalists who are about to start their 1 year adventure in the United States! Today, FLEX finalists from Azerbaijan visited the U.S. Embassy for their visa interviews. Over the course of one year, these FLEX students will gain leadership skills, learn about American …
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By U.S. Embassy Baku | 3 July, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Consular Affairs, Culture, Education, Embassy, Study in the U.S., U.S. & Azerbaijan, Visas
A warm welcome to our brand new FLEX Alumni who just returned to Azerbaijan from their study in U.S. Welcome to the FLEX Family! Begun in 1993, the Future Leaders Exchange (FLEX) program provides opportunity for high school students to live with American host families and attended an American high school for a full academic …
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By U.S. Embassy Baku | 7 June, 2019 | Topics: Alumni, Culture, Education, Study in the U.S., U.S. & Azerbaijan
U.S. Ambassador Lee Litzenberger met with university students at the Baku American Center as part of the “Ambassador’s Hour” project. The Ambassador shared stories from his life and career, including the path which brought him to the Embassy here in Baku, and gave valuable recommendations to students who want to become diplomats. He then answered …
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By U.S. Embassy Baku | 21 May, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, American Spaces, Art & Culture, Culture, Education, Events, News, Speeches, Study in the U.S., Success Stories, U.S. & Azerbaijan
Secondary school students from Azerbaijan are invited to apply for participation in the Youth Entrepreneurship Program for Azerbaijan and Georgia, the On-Demand Caucasus Youth Leadership Program 2017 which will take place August 28-Sept 23, 2017. The program will employ a highly interactive approach both in workshops and in a range of public and community settings. …
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By U.S. Embassy Baku | 23 June, 2017 | Topics: Education, Study in the U.S.
We are pleased to announce a special opportunity for emerging civil society leaders to participate in a 12- to 18-month professional fellowship, funded by The U.S. Department of State. All Fellows will be placed at a leading social change organization in the United States. People with 2 to 10 years of experience working on social …
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By U.S. Embassy Baku | 16 May, 2017 | Topics: Education, Study in the U.S.
We are pleased to announce the 2018-2019 Fulbright Foreign Student Program! Fully sponsored by the United States Department of State, the Fulbright Foreign Student Program provides opportunities for Azerbaijani youth to continue their education via master’s degree studies in the U.S. universities. All applications must be submitted online by June 5th, 2017. For more detailed …
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By U.S. Embassy Baku | 19 April, 2017 | Topics: Education, Study in the U.S.
Five students of Baku State University’s Law School and their coach traveled to the United States to take part in the Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition — a simulation of a fictional dispute between countries before the International Court of Justice, the judicial organ of the United Nations. The event they are attending is …
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By U.S. Embassy Baku | 10 April, 2017 | Topics: Education, Events, Study in the U.S.
