Lankaran State University The International Cooperation Department at Lankaran State University (LSU) is dedicated to expanding LSU's global presence through academic partnerships, exchange programs, and collaborative projects. Our mission is to support the internationalization of education, research, and innovation at LSU by building meaningful and strategic relationships with institutions around the world.

• Coordinating student and faculty mobility programs (e.g., Erasmus+, Mevlana)

The International Cooperation Department at Lankaran State University (LSU) is dedicated to driving LSU’s global engagement strategy by fostering international academic partnerships, managing exchange programs, and supporting the university’s integration into the global higher education space.

Since 2024, LSU has proudly joined the QS Stars Rating System, one of the most prestigious global university evaluation platforms. As part of this initiative, the International Cooperation Department has led critical efforts to align university practices and data with QS Stars and QS World University Rankings (WUR) criteria. These efforts reflect LSU’s commitment to transparency, academic excellence, and continuous improvement.

• Website and Policy Updates: LSU’s official website has been comprehensively updated to reflect faculty achievements, research output, and international collaborations, in accordance with QS Stars and WUR standards.

• Data Alignment and Reporting: The department has contributed to updating detailed, evidence-based institutional data in the WUR portal, including metrics on research impact, faculty-to-student ratio, staff qualifications, international diversity, and student outcomes.

• Institutional Development: LSU’s internal policies have been reviewed and revised to align more closely with global ranking frameworks, particularly focusing on enhancing research productivity, academic visibility, and stakeholder engagement.

International Partnerships and Mobility

Lankaran State University (LSU) is actively expanding its global academic network through strategic partnerships, participation in international programs such as Erasmus+, and collaborative research and training initiatives. These partnerships enable the exchange of students, faculty, and knowledge, contributing to LSU’s internationalization goals and strengthening its global academic standing.

LSU has established cooperation with numerous universities and institutions around the world, including:

• Ukraine: Kharkiv National University of Radio Electronics

• Czech Republic: Mendel University

• Spain: University of León

• Poland: University of Warmia and Mazury, University of Rzeszów

• Hungary: Kaposvár University, University of Debrecen

• Romania: University of Galați

• Moldova: Moldova State University

• Uzbekistan: Tashkent Institute of Finance and Technology (TIFT), Samarkand State University

• Kazakhstan: Korkyt Ata Kyzylorda University, Turan University, X. Dosmukhamedov Atyrau State University

• Kyrgyzstan: Kyrgyz Economic University, Kyrgyz National Agrarian University

Türkiye:

• Marmara University

• Istanbul University

• Ankara University

• Ege University

• Gazi University

• Afyon Kocatepe University

• Kastamonu University

• Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit University

• Ondokuz Mayıs University

• Adıyaman University

• Kapadokya University

• Sinop University

• Turkish Institute for Economic Development and Social Research (İKSAD)

These collaborations have facilitated academic mobility, joint research, and participation in specialized training programs, enhancing both the academic and professional experience of LSU’s students and staff. Faculty and students have taken part in various training sessions, workshops, and exchange programs hosted by these partner institutions.

By strengthening international ties, LSU continues to support its mission of fostering a dynamic, globally connected academic environment.