An opening ceremony marking the beginning of the 2026–2027 academic year was held at Baku Engineering University (BEU). Students who were admitted to the BEU-INHA International Dual Degree Program with outstanding results were also given special recognition at the event.
The ceremony began with the national anthem, followed by a commemoration of the memory of National Leader Heydar Aliyev and the martyrs.
In his opening speech, Rector of BEU Yaqub Piriyev congratulated the students on the new academic year. Emphasizing that the future of Azerbaijan will be built on innovation and technology, the Rector called on young people to acquire modern knowledge and skills.
Yaqub Piriyev noted that BEU has improved its position in international rankings in recent years and has undertaken significant work to strengthen its material and technical infrastructure, obtain international accreditations, expand international cooperation, and enhance graduate employment opportunities.
It was noted that for the 2026–2027 academic year, 98.4% of the admission quota for 41 undergraduate majors was filled, while a total of 3,375 students chose BEU, including graduate students. This is the highest admission figure in the university’s history. In addition, the number of applicants who scored between 500 and 700 points and chose BEU exceeded 400.
The Rector also stated that the admission quota for the Dual Degree Program implemented with a leading university in South Korea had been fully met, reaching 100%.
At the event, Abdin Farzaliyev, Head of the Absheron District Executive Authority, and Members of Parliament Rizvan Nabiyev and Vugar Bayramov addressed the students, congratulating them and wishing them success in their academic journey. Khatira Ismayilova, mother of martyr Elchin Hasanli, also congratulated the students and faculty on the new academic year.
Gifts were also presented to the children of martyrs admitted to BEU.
One of the memorable moments of the event was the recognition of students who scored above 650 points. Among them were three students admitted to the BEU-INHA IDP.
Javad Javadzade scored 676.2 points in Computer Science/Artificial Intelligence Engineering, Kenan Balakishiyev scored 655.9 points in Data Analytics/Data Science, and Banusultan Yusifzade scored 655.8 points in Computer Science/Artificial Intelligence Engineering.
We congratulate the BEU-INHA IDP students who achieved outstanding results and wish them success in the new academic year.