15.1. Founder (founders) of the educational institutions can be the state, municipalities, legal entities, and individuals of the Azerbaijan Republic and of foreign countries.
15.2. At least 80% of the teachers and professors in educational institutions, established by the founders who are foreign citizens or foreign legal entities, should be the citizens of the Azerbaijan Republic.
15.3. The establishment rules and the list of special purpose institutions of education are decided by the respective executive authority.
15.4. A founder’s liability, scope of authority, and mutual obligations with an educational institution are established and regulated by the legislation of the Azerbaijan Republic, the constituent contract, and the entity’s statutes.