Institute of Control Systems of ANAS runs the doctoral and dissertation studies to train candidates for the academic degrees of Doctor of Philosophy and Doctor of Science in the following specialties:

1203.01 – “Computer science” – Mathematics

3337.01 - Information protection methods and systems, information security (in Engineering (Technical sciences))

1203.01 – “Computer science” – Mathematics (Engineering (Technical sciences))
3338.01 - System analysis, control and information processing (Engineering (Technical sciences))

5302.1 – “Econometrics” –Economics sciences

Admission plans for doctoral and dissertation studies for the training of Doctors of Philosophy and Doctors of Science approved by Decree No 774 of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Azerbaijan dated 24 November 2018.

Citizens of the Azerbaijan Republic with higher education (Master's degree, or equivalent education; a doctor or specialist in medical education) can be admitted to doctoral studies in the PhD program (for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy) by way of competition.
For admission to doctoral studies at the relevant institute of ANAS (addresses of institutes are available at the official ANAS website www.science.az), the following documents must be submitted:
- Application addressed to the head of the scientific institution where the training in doctoral studies is carried out;
- Personal card on registration of personnel;
- Autobiography;
- 2 photos (size 3x4 cm);
- Employment record transcript for those who have work experience;
- Reference from the place of employment;
- List of published scientific papers or abstract on the chosen specialty;
- A copy of the diploma of higher education (certificate of recognition of education certificate for the citizens of the Republic of Azerbaijan who received education abroad) certified in the appropriate order;
- International certificate (if any) of the knowledge of foreign languages;
- A copy of identification document.

The doctoral program (for the degree of Doctor of Science) accept citizens of the Azerbaijan Republic with the PhD degree as well as the differing developments in scientific or scientific-educational sphere and able to carry out basic research at a high level.
For admission to doctoral program at the relevant institute of ANAS,  the following documents must be submitted:
- Application (addressed to the head of the institution or organization, which provides doctoral studies training);
- Personal card on registration of personnel;
- Autobiography;
- 2 photos (size 3x4 cm);
- Employment record transcript;
- Reference from the place of employment;
- List of published scientific papers;
- A copy of the Doctor of Philosophy (Candidate of Science) diploma certified in the appropriate order,
- A copy of the diploma of higher education (certificate of recognition of education certificate for the citizens of the Republic of Azerbaijan who received education abroad) certified in the appropriate order;
- A copy of identification document.

Individuals with higher education (Master's degree, or equivalent education) and distinguished achievements in the relevant research field, scientific and scientific-pedagogical personnel of higher educational institutions, scientific and other organizations can submit documents to dissertation studies for the training for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy.
Individuals who have completed training through dissertation studies cannot be admitted to dissertation studies in the same specialty again.
Individuals who have completed doctoral studies cannot be admitted to dissertation studies in the same specialty again.
Individuals wishing to become a dissertationist usually must have experience of scientific and pedagogical work.
For admission to dissertation studies for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy at the relevant institute of ANAS the following documents should be submitted:
- Application (addressed to the head of the scientific institution which provides the dissertation studies training);
- Personal card on registration of personnel;
- Autobiography;
- 2 photos (size 3x4 cm);
- Employment record transcript;
- Reference from the place of employment;
- List of published scientific papers or abstract on the chosen specialty (training program for Doctors of Philosophy);
- A copy of the diploma of higher education (certificate of recognition of education certificate for the citizens of the Republic of Azerbaijan who received education abroad) certified in the appropriate order;
- A copy of identification document.

A degree of Doctor of Philosophy is the main condition for obtaining a degree of Doctor of Science through dissertation studies.
For admission to dissertation studies for the degree of Doctor of Science at the relevant institute of ANAS the following documents should be submitted:
- Application (addressed to the head of the scientific institution which provides the dissertation studies training);
- Personal card on registration of personnel;
- Autobiography;
- 2 photos (size 3x4 cm);
- Employment record transcript;
- Reference from the place of employment;
- List of published scientific papers (training program for Doctors of Science);
- A copy of the Doctor of Philosophy (Candidate of Science) diploma certified in the appropriate order,
- A copy of the diploma of higher education (certificate of recognition of education certificate for the citizens of the Republic of Azerbaijan who received education abroad) certified in the appropriate order;
- A copy of identification document.

At the Institute of Control Systems, the documents are accepted at the Education Department (Room 312).
Phone: (+994 12) 539 28 26
E-mail: tehsil.isi@gmail.com

For more information contact the Head Office of Science and Education of ANAS.
Phone: 539-30-60, 492-84-48
E-mail: eti@science.az