Support for Underrepresented Groups at Khazar University
Khazar University is committed to maintaining a learning and working environment where diversity is respected, inclusion is promoted, and all members of the university community are treated equally. The University provides institutional support mechanisms for students from minority and underrepresented groups, including ethnic and linguistic minorities, students with disabilities, women, international students, and students facing socio-economic disadvantage.
The University seeks to ensure that all students can participate in academic, social, and campus life through support services, inclusive policies, and coordinated institutional responses.
This support framework reflects Khazar University’s broader values of equality, academic fairness, social responsibility, and student well-being, and contributes to the creation of a campus environment where every student feels respected, safe, and empowered to succeed.
Main Areas of Support and Services
Khazar University provides a range of support measures and services to address the needs of minority and underrepresented students.
Academic success is a central priority of the University’s inclusive support approach. Students from underrepresented groups may receive assistance through:
These measures are intended to help students adapt to the academic environment, improve performance, and complete their studies successfully.
Khazar University supports students with disabilities by facilitating access to academic and campus life through reasonable accommodations and coordinated assistance. Support may include:
The University aims to strengthen inclusive physical and educational environments so that students with disabilities can participate on an equal basis. These services are mainly coordinated by The Center for Students with Disabilities of Khazar University https://khazar.org/en/https://khazar.org/az/item/786.
Students from minority or marginalized backgrounds may face additional emotional, social, or adjustment-related challenges. Khazar University promotes student well-being by providing or facilitating access to:
The University encourages early support-seeking and aims to support emotional well-being of students. These services are provided through The Khazar Psychological Counseling Center.
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The Center offers a variety of services to the Khazar community, from individual/group counseling to campus-wide educational programs that contribute not only to the growth and health of individual students, but also to academic programs in related fields, to campus life, and to the educational/cultural life of the region.
Khazar University supports a campus culture based on the principles of fairness, respect, and non-discrimination. This includes:
Khazar University promotes participation and belonging through student clubs, campus events, intercultural activities, and inclusive student engagement initiatives. Such activities contribute to:
By encouraging active participation in campus life, the University supports both personal development and a stronger sense of community. All information regarding the student clubs available at Khazar University can be found here: https://khazar.org/en/https://khazar.org/az/item/10474
Priority Support Areas for Specific Groups
Khazar University recognizes that different groups may face different challenges and therefore may require tailored forms of support.
The University ensures that students with disabilities can access learning opportunities and campus services through coordination with teaching staff, technology-enhanced learning environments and practical support arrangements. The aim is to enable equal participation and reduce structural and procedural barriers.
International students and students from diverse linguistic backgrounds may require additional support in adaptation, communication, and academic integration. Khazar University supports these students through orientation, guidance, and access to academic and social support structures to help them integrate successfully into university life.
Students from ethnic, cultural, or other underrepresented backgrounds may face challenges related to representation, belonging, or access. The University promotes inclusive participation, equal treatment, and respect for cultural diversity through institutional support, awareness-building, and student engagement opportunities.
Khazar University supports the full participation of women in academic and campus life and promotes equal opportunities through institutional policies, safe learning environments, and student support mechanisms. In addition, the University provides financial support through initiatives such as the Nailekhanim Scholarship, which is available to female students and serves as an important measure to encourage women’s access to higher education and achievement. This scholarship further reflects Khazar University’s commitment to women’s empowerment and gender-inclusive educational opportunities.
The University supports the religious and personal needs of students by ensuring the availability of designated spaces for prayer equipped with necessary facilities, helping to create a respectful and inclusive campus environment for students from diverse faith backgrounds.
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