Baku Engineering University and the Republic of Korea's INHA University held the next meeting of the Steering Committee for the double degree program (BEU-INHA DDP) being implemented between them.
Speaking at the meeting, BEU Rector Yagub Piriyev emphasized that the training of highly qualified personnel has been ensured within the framework of the DDP and that two graduating classes have already been completed. The Rector stated that the extension of the program's implementation period until 2030 this year by the relevant order of President Ilham Aliyev is an indicator of the high value placed on the DDP. Noting that international cooperation opportunities in higher education have significantly expanded as a result of the attention and support shown by the Azerbaijani state to the development of education, Yagub Piriyev added to his thoughts that quality and competitive educational conditions have been created for DDP students.
Subsequently, the Director of the BEU–INHA Dual Degree Program, Humay Jafarli, presented a comprehensive report on the issues included in the agenda.
At the meeting, the replacement of the BEU Steering Committee member, admission results for 2025, general information about the DDP's second graduating group, including indicators related to graduates, academic results of the spring semester of 2025, achievements obtained, students' successes in international competitions, as well as the budget estimate for the 2026 calendar year and course changes for the fourth year at INHA were discussed.
Rector Yagub Piriyev, Advisor to the Minister of Science and Education Nijat Mammadli, as well as representatives of INHA University represented on the Steering Committee, expressed their views and suggestions regarding the issues on the agenda. The speeches also highlighted that the cooperation established between BEU and INHA University makes an important contribution to increasing the international competitiveness of the country's higher education system and holds special significance in the development of human capital.
Then the discussed issues were put to a vote and relevant decisions were adopted.
At the meeting, a number of issues and strategic directions for the second phase of the BEU-INHA DDP were also reviewed.
It should be noted that the Steering Committee meeting is held twice a year, in fall and spring sessions. The previous meeting took place at INHA University in Korea.