The training of highly specialized scientific and academic-pedagogical staff at Azerbaijan Technical University is carried out at the top level of higher education, the doctorate level, culminating in the awarding of relevant scientific degrees (Doctor of Philosophy and Doctor of Sciences). Education at the doctoral level is offered in both full-time (requiring a break from professional activities) and part-time (without requiring a break from professional activities) formats for Doctor of Philosophy and Doctor of Sciences programs. The education can be funded by the state or on a fee-paying basis, with the duration of full-time study being 3 years, part-time 4 years, and through dissertation 4 years for the Doctor of Philosophy program. For the Doctor of Sciences program, the duration of full-time study is 4 years, part-time 5 years, and through dissertation also 5 years. In exceptional cases, the duration of all forms of education can be extended. Admission to the Doctor of Philosophy program at the doctoral level is competitive and open to citizens of the Republic of Azerbaijan who have completed higher education at the master's level or have an equivalent level of education. Currently, there are a total of 177 doctoral and dissertation students across 30 specialties in the Doctor of Philosophy and Doctor of Sciences programs (including 146 doctoral students and 1 dissertation student for the Doctor of Philosophy program, and 19 doctoral students and 11 dissertation students for the Doctor of Sciences program).