School of Political and Social Sciences
The School of Political and Social Sciences has functioned as an academic, scientific, and administrative unit of Western Caspian University since its establishment. From its inception, the school has focused on the training of highly qualified specialists and has played an important role in equipping young people in the independent Republic of Azerbaijan with political knowledge and democratic values.
The faculty of the school has consistently demonstrated commitment to democratic values, academic freedom, and the protection of equal educational rights for all students. Our main goal is to train future professionals who will play an active role in Azerbaijan’s social, political, and academic life and make meaningful contributions to their respective fields.
We invite students who are eager to develop their analytical skills and gain in-depth knowledge in their area of specialization. Our curriculum is based on the balanced study of various scientific theories and approaches. It explores key academic debates and questions in political philosophy, comparative politics, democratization, political economy, electoral behavior, political parties, elitism, political sociology, and human rights.
All courses are designed to develop students’ critical thinking, helping them deepen their political knowledge and apply independent ethical judgment in their studies.
Our faculty members, known for their strong academic and practical expertise, strive to maintain high educational standards in all areas of instruction. They work diligently and confidently to ensure the school maintains a leading position in education.
Throughout the academic year, the school organizes various public, political, and cultural events aimed at broadening students’ worldview and highlighting important historical and national issues.
The academic environment is based on principles of openness, trust, and continuous development. Our experienced faculty and forward-thinking leadership aim to educate students who are morally responsible, ready for competition, capable of applying innovations in their field, and committed to human values.
The mission of the school is to equip students with the methodological, empirical, and analytical skills required for their fields, to develop well-qualified specialists, and to prepare them for both active public life and professional careers as responsible individuals.
The academic staff consists of academicians, professors, doctors of science, PhD holders, and qualified lecturers, including international experts invited from leading countries. The school also provides opportunities for students to participate in global academic exchange programs such as Erasmus Mundus, Mevlana, and others.
Contact Information
Address: Azerbaijan, Baku, Istiglaliyyat, 31
Index: AZ1001
Phone: +994 12 492 74 18
Email: political.science@wcu.edu.az
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- Elnara Gazi-zade - Associate Professor, Deputy Dean of the School of Political and Social Sciences
- Fikrat Sadikhov - Professor
- Nargiz Akhundova - Professor,Doctor of Science in History, full member of the Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences
- Maleyka Alizadeh - PhD in History, Honored Teacher of the Republic
- Rauf Mammadov - PhD in Philosophy, Associate Professor
- Nemetzade - PhD in Philosophy, Associate Professor
- Bilal Alizade - PhD in Philosophy, Associate Professor
- Arif Alizade - PhD in History
- Aygun Mammadova - PhD in History
- Diana Jafarova - PhD in History
- Gunay Hasanova - PhD in History
- Gunel Rahimli - Doctor of Philosophy in History
- Salman Ibishov - PhD in History
- Aydin Mirzazade - PhD in political science
- Rail Safiyev - Doctor of Philosophy in Political Science
- Sabina Manafova - Senior Lecturer
- Sevinj Nasibova - Doctoral candidate
- Adigozel Mammadov - Lecturer
- Arzu Hajiyeva - Lecturer
- Ayten Heydarli - Lecturer
- Elvin Khudaverdiyev - Lecturer
- Elkhan Rahimov - Lecturer
- Eynulla Baxsheliyev - Lecturer
- Vahab Fatullayev - Lecturer
- Zumrud Nuriyeva - Lecturer