The university features three faculties, seven departments, and six centers, providing bachelor's, master's, and doctorate degree education.

[4] Over the years, Azerbaijan University has undergone multiple accreditations and evaluations by the relevant government bodies.

On February 24, 2009, the university was officially re-accredited by the Accreditation Commission of the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan.

Later, in 2016, the Ministry of Economy of the Republic of Azerbaijan approved the university’s continued operation without a time limit.

As part of this, it has implemented the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS), which ensures compatibility with international education standards.

Additionally, in 2009, the Ministry of Education designated Azerbaijan University as a pilot institution for the implementation of a credit-multiple-point system.

Students enrolled in English-language programs are required to complete a one-year language preparatory course before beginning their main studies.

Other past rectors include Akif Musayev (2007-2011), Aslan Kahramanli (2011-2012), Eldar Kahramanov (2012-2015), and Farid Ahmadov (2015-2017).

The students of the BBA program learn the second foreign language beside English (German, French, Arabic, Turkish and others), according to their preferences.