Classic Apartment

Around 250 euros per person

10 minutes from the university by foot, nice neighborhood close to a park Best areas: near the university or near the old town (but that is farther from the uni)

Through local rental sites (cheaper than Airbnb) Contact of landlord Tural: +994 55 477 71 77

First month in university apartment (no kitchen, random roommates). Then a shared apartment with 2 other students (100 m², 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, living room). Highly recommended over the university apartment

- FOMO club (amazing but expensive) - Rooftops in the old town - No big student parties, you need to make friends locally - Formula 1 Grand Prix events are big - Best bar: The ROOM (great street for nightlife)

Only 5 subjects in total, very easy. All classes are mandatory.

Beautiful American-style campus. - Administrative process is simple, but make sure to choose courses online before arrival (not possible after). - Sort out your visa and documents quickly, otherwise you risk being stuck in the country (happened to us for 3 months). - ADA is the only really good university in Baku.

- Hiking in the northern mountains - Weekend trips to mountain lakes - Early September or summer at the local “Saint-Tropez” (ask locals for the spot) - Avoid the entire south of the country, especially Nagorno-Karabakh

- Metro is good, but taxis are so cheap you will take them most of the time - Cost of living is very low - Baku is very safe, but suburbs can be tricky as a foreigner - Weather is like France - Food: many traditional restaurants in the old town. Otherwise, McDonald’s is everywhere if you don’t feel adventurous

Baku is a surprising and very pleasant city. Do not trust negative things you read online, it is a great experience.