Azerbaijan to build 21 new vocational education institutions by 2030

A total of 21 new vocational education institutions are planned to be built in Azerbaijan by 2030, Minister of Science and Education Emin Amrullayev said at a press conference on Monday, Report informs.

According to the minister, admissions to vocational education have doubled compared to 2021.

"During the 2021–2025/2026 academic years, a 70% increase was recorded in the number of students admitted to vocational education institutions. The share of women enrolled in vocational education stands at 39%. In 2026–2030, the construction of 21 new vocational education institutions and major overhauls of two existing facilities are planned," Amrullayev said.

He added that four new specialties will be introduced in vocational education starting from the 2026–2027 academic year.

"These include specialties for greenhouse operators, procurement organization, geodesy and cartography, and food processing technologies. The new specialties will be aimed at meeting the staffing needs of the agricultural, industrial, logistics, construction, and food processing sectors," the minister noted.