BSU delegation visits University of Science and Technology of China
Baku, December 16, AZERTAC
An Azerbaijani delegation led by Rector of Baku State University (BSU) Elchin Babayev visited the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC), located in Hefei, Anhui Province.
During the meeting, detailed discussions were held with Congzhao Zhou, Vice Chairman of the University Council of USTC.
The visit aimed to foster academic and scientific research collaboration between the two universities and to discuss prospects for broader scientific and educational cooperation.
Rector Elchin Babayev highlighted the importance of leveraging existing opportunities for joint projects in education and science, while Congzhao Zhou emphasized the broad prospects for cooperation between the two institutions.
In conclusion, the parties expressed their willingness to collaborate on joint projects, organize scientific and educational programs, expand opportunities for academic exchange, and establish a coordination group.
The University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) is a leading Chinese institution with a strong global standing, ranked 51st in the 2026 Times Higher Education World University Rankings, 2nd in the Nature Index, and 131st in the QS World University Rankings 2026. These rankings reflect USTC’s strong research focus and its status as a major hub for science and innovation in China, consistently placing it among the world’s leading universities.