Accra:Nakhchivan State University (NSU) and Beijing Information Science and Technology University (BISTU) have entered into an agreement to launch a 2+2 dual-degree programme in information security. This programme is set to begin admissions in the 2027-2028 academic year.
According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, the dual-degree programme will allow students to spend their first two years at NSU in Nakhchivan and the subsequent two years at BISTU in Beijing. Upon completion, students will earn degrees from both institutions, benefiting from international academic exposure.
The agreement was formalized during an official visit to China by NSU’s delegation, led by Rector Elbrus Isayev. The programme aims to enhance students’ expertise in information security and cybersecurity, providing practical experience through BISTU’s advanced laboratories and research facilities.
During the visit, both universities also explored possibilities for joint educational programmes in information technology and cybersecurity, academic exchanges for faculty, and collaborative research projects. Faculty visits from BISTU to NSU are scheduled for April and May 2027, during which Chinese professors will deliver courses, and engage in joint research and seminars.
This partnership is expected to strengthen NSU’s international academic collaborations and foster stronger educational ties between Azerbaijan and China.