In the second quarter of 2025, the Azerbaijan National H-index Ranking, which ranks the scientific productivity of universities and scientific organisations in Azerbaijan, was updated. We invite you to familiarise yourself with the current list of the country's ten leading universities, ranked according to the Hirsch index.
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Azerbaijan National H-index Ranking – is an international independent evaluation system that analyses the scientific activity and publication performance of higher education institutions in Azerbaijan based on the Hirsch index. This indicator reflects both the number of scientific publications and their citation rate, which allows for an objective assessment of the contribution of universities to the development of science at the national and international levels.
The ranking is based on four key metrics:
- National Hirsch index;
- Hirsch index in the Scopus database;
- Hirsch index in the Web of Science database;
- Hirsch index in Google Scholar.
These indicators provide a comprehensive picture of the scientific activity of universities, their academic prestige and influence in the global scientific community.
Top 10 universities in Azerbaijan
The full ranking of universities according to the Azerbaijan National H-index Ranking is available on the official website of the ranking. The list includes the country's leading universities, which demonstrate high results in research and scientific publications. Among them are:
|
|
University |
National H-index |
H-index (Scopus) |
H-index (WoS) |
H-index (Google Scholar) |
|
|
1 |
 |
Baku State University |
70 |
78 |
72 |
122 |
|
2 |
 |
Khazar University |
45 |
54 |
50 |
64 |
|
3 |
 |
Azerbaijan State University of Economics (UNEC) |
44 |
51 |
46 |
69 |
|
4 |
 |
Azerbaijan State Oil and Industry University |
40 |
49 |
40 |
61 |
|
5 |
 |
Azerbaijan medical university |
32 |
38 |
34 |
50 |
|
6 |
 |
Azerbaijan Technical University |
29 |
34 |
32 |
40 |
|
7 |
 |
Azerbaijan University |
28 |
39 |
36 |
18 |
|
8 |
  |
Baku Engineering University |
24 |
24 |
25 |
45 |
|
9 |
 |
ADA University |
21 |
20 |
18 |
48 |
|
10 |
 |
Western Caspian University |
20 |
21 |
18 |
40 |
The significance of the Hirsch index
The role of the Hirsch index cannot be overestimated. It assesses not only the volume of scientific works, but also their impact through the number of citations. In addition, the h-index helps to assess the contribution of universities to world science, and also serves as a benchmark for the distribution of grants, attracting international partners and enhancing academic reputation.
If you are interested in increasing your h-index, "Scientific Publications" is ready to offer professional support. Our specialists will consult with you and develop a personalised strategy for improving this indicator. Please fill out the form on our website, and our manager will contact you for a free consultation shortly. Together towards new scientific achievements!
