BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 6. The U.S. Alumni Fair, organized by U.S. Embassy in Azerbaijan, in partnership with EducationUSA Azerbaijan and American Councils for International Education, took place in Baku, Trend reports.
Held at Landmark's Rotunda Hall, the fair featured representatives from more than 45 U.S. universities and educational organizations, including over 50 Azerbaijani alumni and members of the U.S. Embassy community.
Participants had the opportunity to learn firsthand about undergraduate, graduate, and exchange programs at leading American institutions, including Yale University, Harvard University, Columbia University, Carnegie Mellon University, and many others.
Speaking at the event U.S. Chargé d'Affaires Amy Carlon said that Azerbaijani students studying in the U.S. strengthen cultural and educational ties between the two countries.
"Azerbaijani students in the United States not only receive a high-quality education but also become cultural bridges between the two countries, returning home with new knowledge and ideas that contribute to Azerbaijan's development amid a strengthening partnership with the United States," she emphasized.
According to her, 1,329 Azerbaijani students studied in the U.S. last academic year, an 18% increase compared to the previous year, and demonstrating a steady growth in interest in American education.
Carlon also noted that pursuing an educational path in the U.S. can be challenging due to the wide selection—more than 5,000 colleges and universities—but that various financial support opportunities exist, including scholarships and grants.
In conclusion, she encouraged exhibitors to actively utilize the event's opportunities and engage with universities and educational programs.
Randy Cole, Cultural Affairs Officer at the U.S. Embassy in Baku, said that over 40 U.S. universities are participating in an educational exhibition in Baku.
"Today you will have the opportunity to get information on student visas. After that, you can visit the stands of more than 40 American universities whose representatives are present at the exhibition. Alumni of U.S. government exchange programs and staff from our embassy are also working at the tables," he said.
The event also showcased EducationUSA advising services, Virtual American Spaces, and U.S. government-funded exchange programs. In addition, U.S. Embassy consular staff delivered a special presentation on student visas, offering guidance on the application process and answering questions from prospective students and their families.
