International Relations at Baku Engineering University (BEU)
The International Relations at Baku Engineering University (BEU) is dedicated to enhancing the international reputation of the University and strengthening its global presence. The mission of International Relations is to foster continuous professional development for academic and administrative staff, facilitate participation in international programs and projects, ensure globally recognized education standards, and promote international scientific research collaborations.
Key Functions of International Relations
- Organizing Events: Management of local and international conferences, seminars, meetings, and social-cultural events to strengthen and expand cooperation.
- Project Development: Preparation and execution of international projects on relevant issues.
- International Student Services: Coordination of student admissions, mobility programs, and migration processes.
- Global Partnerships: Establishing and maintaining bilateral and multilateral cooperation agreements with global institutions.
Global Partnerships and Exchange Programs
Bilateral Cooperation Agreements: BEU has signed agreements with over 10 universities across China, France, Finland, Poland, Romania, Türkiye, Germany, Korea, Spain, Italy etc.
Erasmus+ KA1 Program: BEU collaborates with universities in Germany, Italy, Czech Republic, Portugal, Romania, Poland, Türkiye, Germany, Spain, and Latvia. Through Erasmus+ KA1, BEU facilitates the exchange of students, academic staff, and researchers, while promoting joint seminars, conferences, and academic programs.
International Student Community: Currently, BEU hosts 125 students from 26 countries including Algeria, Bangladesh, Benin, Djibouti, Chad, Afghanistan, Palestine, Georgia, India, Iraq, Jordan, Gambia, Kazakhstan, Nigeria, Pakistan, Russia, Sudan, Syria, Türkiye, Uganda, Yemen, Philippines, Tajikistan, Angola, Nepal, Iran.
Students are particularly interested in programs offered in English across 30 specialties:
Erasmus+ KA2 Projects and Achievements
BEU is actively involved in several Erasmus+ KA2 Capacity Building in Higher Education (CBHE) projects, contributing to institutional development and internationalization.
1. NIZAMI - Restructuring and Development of Doctoral Studies in Azerbaijan
o Grant Holder: Université de Montpellier (France)
o Duration: 2015–2018
o Objective: Align doctoral education in Azerbaijan with European higher education standards and create a national doctoral education portal.
o BEU actively contributed to the development of the "Scientific Guidance Agreement" to standardize PhD supervision.
2. PROMIG - Promoting Migration Studies in Higher Education
o Grant Holder: Tbilisi State University (Georgia)
o Duration: 2016–2019
o BEU staff participated in training programs, Winter and Summer Schools, and contributed to the development of migration studies curricula.
3. PAWER - Paving the Way to Interregional Mobility
o Grant Holder: Università degli Studi dell'Aquila (Italy)
o Duration: 2016–2019
o Focused on enhancing the ECTS credit transfer system and fostering interregional student mobility.
4. CRENG - Crisis and Risks Engineering for Transport Services
o Grant Holder: Warsaw University of Technology (Poland)
o Duration: 2018–2021 (https://creng.eu/ )
5. MAGNUS - Developing Master Programs in Mobile Applications and Game Design
o Grant Holder: Linköping University (Sweden)
o Duration: 2018–2021 (https://magnus2020.com/ )
6. ITACA - Innovative Training for Environmental Emergencies in Azerbaijan
o Grant Holder: Sapienza University of Rome (Italy)
o Duration: 2019–2021 (https://www.itacaproject.eu/ )
7. ECAR - Establishment of the Rectors Conference in Azerbaijan
o Grant Holder: Baku Business University (Azerbaijan)
o Duration: 2020–2024 (https://ecar.net.az/ )
8. STM - Slow Tourism Management
o Grant Holder: Wroclaw Business University of Applied Sciences (Poland) (https://wab.edu.pl/en/for-student/erasmus/slow-tourism-management-emdm/ )
9. OPTIFY - Enhancing monitoring and management capacities of HEIs on optical networks and optical communication in Georgia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan
o Grant Holder: Azerbaijan Technical University (Azerbaijan)
o Duration: 2024-2027
10. EU-AGM - Joint societal challenge-driven circular economy energy education between Azerbaijan, Georgia, Greece, Moldova, and Romania
o Grant Holder: The Technical University of Moldova
o Duration: 2024-2027
Partner Universities
BEU maintains partnerships with leading universities across Europe and beyond:
- Italy: Roma Sapienza University, Torino Polytechnic University
- Germany: Koblenz University of Applied Sciences, Schmalkalden University of Applied Sciences
- Poland: Wroclaw Business University, UTP University of Science and Technology
- Spain: Jaen University, Granada University
- Portugal: Polytechnic Institute of Bragança
- Romania: Babes-Bolyai University, Timisoara University, Oradea University
- Türkiye: Akdeniz University
- Uzbekistan: Tashkent University of Information Technologies named after Muhammad al Khwarizmi
- Pakistan: Jinnah University for Women
- Uzbekistan: Al-Beruniy International School
- Uzbekistan: Fergana Polytechnic Institute
- Kazakhstan: Turan University
- Algeria: Relizane University, Centre NAMA University
Web site : iro.beu.edu.az