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Western Caspian University

Western Caspian University

🇦🇿 Azerbaijan 4-Year University

Global #13873 Azerbaijan #23

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Institution Info

Founded: 1991
Type: 4-Year University
Students: 5,000 students
Website: http://www.wu.edu.az/

About

Western Caspian University is a higher education institution in Azerbaijan, founded in 1991. It is one of the leading universities in Azerbaijan. The university has approximately 5,000 students. It contributes to Azerbaijan's academic community alongside 55 other institutions in the country.

Rankings

Source	Year	Rank	Score
UNIRANKS	2026	UniRanks #13873 · Ranked	25,31

Research Output via OpenAlex

44

h-index

18,668

Citations

4,346

Publications

604

i10-index

4,15

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Western Caspian University's global ranking?

Western Caspian University is ranked #13,873 globally according to the UniRanks aggregated ranking. Within Azerbaijan, it holds the #23 position.

When was Western Caspian University founded?

Western Caspian University was founded in 1991, making it 35 years old. It is one of the established institutions in Azerbaijan.

How many students attend Western Caspian University?

Western Caspian University has a student body of approximately 5,000 students.

What is Western Caspian University's research output?

Western Caspian University has produced 4,346 research publications with 18,668 total citations and an h-index of 44, according to OpenAlex data.