Quick Summary
Azerbaijan State Oil and Industry University, in Baku, Azerbaijan, is a public that has shaped higher education since 1920. Ranked #1201-1400 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 16000 students including 4% from outside Azerbaijan. Known for strengths in Petroleum Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Earth Sciences, it maintains an acceptance rate of 55%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
ASOIU is the premier institution for energy studies in the Caucasus with direct pipelines to the global oil and gas industry.
Subject Strengths
Petroleum EngineeringChemical EngineeringEarth SciencesComputer Science
Founded1920
TypePublic
Total Students16000
Intl Students4%
Faculty Ratio13
CampusUrban
Campus SizeUrban Campus
Affiliated HospitalsNot Available
AccreditationMinistry of Science and Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan, ABET (accredited programs)
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#1201-1400
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#1501+
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
Not Available
Academic Ranking
03
Academics & Research
What you can study
Bachelor, Master, PhD
Programs
Available
PhD Programs
Limited
Online Programs
Information Technology Center, e-Learning Center, HPC Center, Oil and Gas Research Labs
Research Centers
High
Research Output
Ministry of Science and Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan, ABET (accredited programs)
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate55%
IELTS5.5
TOEFL72
Min GPA2.5
GRENot Available
GMATNot Available
SAT1000
ACTNot Available
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · August 31
SPRINGApplication Deadline · January 15
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
Focus on high scores in Math and Physics for the State Examination Center (DIM) exams or SAT for international applicants. Early application to the UFAZ branch is recommended.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Azerbaijani Manat
UG Tuition
₼4,250/yr
per year · AZN
Living Cost
₼7,650/yr
per year · AZN
PG Tuition
₼5,100/yr
per year · AZN
Application Fee
$50
one time · USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
₼11,985/yr
tuition + living + essentials · AZN
Scholarships AvailableAvailable
Avg Scholarship$800
Financial AidAvailable
Work-StudyNot Available
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Bachelor, Master, PhD programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Petroleum Engineering | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Geology and Geophysics Engineering | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Chemical Engineering | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Information Technologies | MBA | 12-24 MO |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$9,000
Average Salary After Graduation
82%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementHigh placement with SOCAR, BP, and TotalEnergies
Industry Connections
SOCARBPSchlumbergerBaker HughesEquinorTotalEnergies
Notable Alumni
Heydar Aliyev, Vagit Alekperov, Kerim Kerimov
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
On-campus available
Sports Facilities
Gymnasium, Football field, Volleyball court
Student Clubs
Student Youth Organization, Student Scientific Society, Sports Club
Library Resources
Rich digital library, Oil and Gas specialized archive, 24/7 reading rooms
Exchange Programs
Erasmus+, Mevlana, DAAD
Summer Programs
Available