How can I start my own university in Azerbaijan?
<p>I couldn't find much information for Azerbaijan but it looks like I need some sort of license from the government. How can I start my own university in <strong>Azerbaijan</strong> and what do I need to do so?</p>

<p>The Law on Education is <a href="http://edu.gov.az/en/page/72/5244" rel="nofollow noreferrer">here</a>, and Article 16 states the licensing and accreditation requirements. The duration of the license depends on who is applying:</p>

<blockquote>
  <p>Private and municipal educational institutions founded by the
  individuals and legal entities of the Azerbaijan Republic are issued
  special permits (license) for a 5-year period. The educational
  institutions founded by the foreign individuals and legal entities are
  issued special permits (license) for not less than 3 years.</p>
</blockquote>

<p>Articles 22-23 apply to universities.</p>

<p>The executive agencies in charge of licensing are the Ministries of <a href="http://www.edu.gov.az/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Education</a> and Economics, the former being most in charge. <a href="http://edu.gov.az/az/page/348" rel="nofollow noreferrer">As you can see they</a> only speak in broad terms about their obligations and powers, and do not say what their legal requirements or process is, suggesting it is highly discretionary.</p>

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