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Strategic partnership between Baku Higher Oil School and Study in Azerbaijan
2.23.2026
An agency agreement has been signed between Baku Higher Oil School (BHOS) and Education in Azerbaijan LLC within the framework of the Study in Azerbaijan project. The agreement was signed by BHOS Rector Elmar Gasimov and Director of Education in Azerbaijan LLC, Shabnam Safarova.
The document provides for the delivery of services aimed at attracting international students to BHOS, the establishment of institutional cooperation in this area, as well as support for the university’s international representation. Under the agreement, BHOS is planned to be systematically promoted on international education platforms through the Study in Azerbaijan initiative.
Emphasizing the importance of the agreement, Rector Elmar Gasimov noted that this cooperation will make a significant contribution to increasing the number of international students-one of the key priorities outlined in BHOS’s strategic development plan, and to enhancing the university’s international competitiveness.
In her remarks, Shabnam Safarova, Director of Education in Azerbaijan LLC, stated that the cooperation established with BHOS is of particular importance for promoting Azerbaijan’s higher education institutions on an international scale. She emphasized that within the framework of the agreement, the activities of Study in Azerbaijan will not be limited solely to attracting international students; the university will also be systematically represented through international exhibitions, partner networks, and digital platforms.
It should be noted that the Study in Azerbaijan project is a national platform established on the basis of a public-private partnership model initiated by the Ministry of Science and Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan. The project is implemented jointly with SABAH.HUB and aims to promote Azerbaijan’s higher education opportunities internationally under a unified brand, as well as to establish information and support mechanisms for international students.
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