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Baku Higher Oil School was established as a public higher educational institution upon Decree No. 539 of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Mr. Ilham Aliyev, dated November 29, 2011 “On making changes in the structure of the State Oil Company of the Republic of Azerbaijan”.
Baku Higher Oil School was set up to meet growing needs of SOCAR, which is expanding its activities in Azerbaijan and abroad, and other industries in the country for highly qualified engineers trained in accordance with modern curricula and with the use of the latest education technologies, and having an advanced level of English.
During the past period BHOS has managed to create its own infrastructure complying with contemporary requirements and formed administrative and lecturers' staff. The university has implemented a series of motivating and mobilizing measures to increase the motivation of the teaching staff in teaching and students in education.
Cooperation with local and foreign companies, organisation of regular trainings and lectures by professionals, high results shown by students in education and various social projects, the trust gained among the public in a short time, and other such achievements attract the most intelligent youth of Azerbaijan to study at BHOS.
Since its establishment, BHOS has become the most prestigious higher education institution and a leader in the training of professional engineers in Azerbaijan. BHOS students gain both theoretical knowledge and practical training. Thus, students participate in summer internships and practical training held at the relevant production enterprises and facilities of companies such as SOCAR, BP, Statoil, Total, Schlumberger, ABB, Halliburton, Atenau Ltd, Schneider Electric, Microsoft, Baker Hughes, Confidence Capital, Emerson Process Management, Avandsis Group, Maire Tecnimont, Control Measuring Devices and Automation LLC, Petkim, STAR (Turkey). This provides great opportunities for students to establish effective relationships with leading industry experts, grow as world-class specailists, gain employment and build a successful career.
About Baku Higher Oil School
Baku Higher Oil School was established as a public higher educational institution upon Decree No. 539 of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Mr. Ilham Aliyev, dated November 29, 2011 “On making changes in the structure of the State Oil Company of the Republic of Azerbaijan”.
Baku Higher Oil School was set up to meet growing needs of SOCAR, which is expanding its activities in Azerbaijan and abroad, and other industries in the country for highly qualified engineers trained in accordance with modern curricula and with the use of the latest education technologies, and having an advanced level of English.
During the past period BHOS has managed to create its own infrastructure complying with contemporary requirements and formed administrative and lecturers' staff. The university has implemented a series of motivating and mobilizing measures to increase the motivation of the teaching staff in teaching and students in education.
Cooperation with local and foreign companies, organisation of regular trainings and lectures by professionals, high results shown by students in education and various social projects, the trust gained among the public in a short time, and other such achievements attract the most intelligent youth of Azerbaijan to study at BHOS.
Since its establishment, BHOS has become the most prestigious higher education institution and a leader in the training of professional engineers in Azerbaijan. BHOS students gain both theoretical knowledge and practical training. Thus, students participate in summer internships and practical training held at the relevant production enterprises and facilities of companies such as SOCAR, BP, Statoil, Total, Schlumberger, ABB, Halliburton, Atenau Ltd, Schneider Electric, Microsoft, Baker Hughes, Confidence Capital, Emerson Process Management, Avandsis Group, Maire Tecnimont, Control Measuring Devices and Automation LLC, Petkim, STAR (Turkey). This provides great opportunities for students to establish effective relationships with leading industry experts, grow as world-class specailists, gain employment and build a successful career.
For residents: attending and passing the exam organized by State Examination Center
of the Republic of Azerbaijan
2,101
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22.8%
110
61.8%
38.2%
162
93%
7%
Cost of Living
Accommodation
$2,360
Food
$1,800
Transport
$250
Utilities
$1,020
Tuition fees
Domestic
2,800 USD
International
3,000 USD
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Baku Higher Oil School
White City Building, Baku Azerbaijan
13Undergrad & Postgrad Programmes
About Baku Higher Oil School
Baku Higher Oil School was established as a public higher educational institution upon Decree No. 539 of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Mr. Ilham Aliyev, dated November 29, 2011 “On making changes in the structure of the State Oil Company of the Republic of Azerbaijan”.
Baku Higher Oil School was set up to meet growing needs of SOCAR, which is expanding its activities in Azerbaijan and abroad, and other industries in the country for highly qualified engineers trained in accordance with modern curricula and with the use of the latest education technologies, and having an advanced level of English.
During the past period BHOS has managed to create its own infrastructure complying with contemporary requirements and formed administrative and lecturers' staff. The university has implemented a series of motivating and mobilizing measures to increase the motivation of the teaching staff in teaching and students in education.
Cooperation with local and foreign companies, organisation of regular trainings and lectures by professionals, high results shown by students in education and various social projects, the trust gained among the public in a short time, and other such achievements attract the most intelligent youth of Azerbaijan to study at BHOS.
Since its establishment, BHOS has become the most prestigious higher education institution and a leader in the training of professional engineers in Azerbaijan. BHOS students gain both theoretical knowledge and practical training. Thus, students participate in summer internships and practical training held at the relevant production enterprises and facilities of companies such as SOCAR, BP, Statoil, Total, Schlumberger, ABB, Halliburton, Atenau Ltd, Schneider Electric, Microsoft, Baker Hughes, Confidence Capital, Emerson Process Management, Avandsis Group, Maire Tecnimont, Control Measuring Devices and Automation LLC, Petkim, STAR (Turkey). This provides great opportunities for students to establish effective relationships with leading industry experts, grow as world-class specailists, gain employment and build a successful career.
About Baku Higher Oil School
Baku Higher Oil School was established as a public higher educational institution upon Decree No. 539 of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Mr. Ilham Aliyev, dated November 29, 2011 “On making changes in the structure of the State Oil Company of the Republic of Azerbaijan”.
Baku Higher Oil School was set up to meet growing needs of SOCAR, which is expanding its activities in Azerbaijan and abroad, and other industries in the country for highly qualified engineers trained in accordance with modern curricula and with the use of the latest education technologies, and having an advanced level of English.
During the past period BHOS has managed to create its own infrastructure complying with contemporary requirements and formed administrative and lecturers' staff. The university has implemented a series of motivating and mobilizing measures to increase the motivation of the teaching staff in teaching and students in education.
Cooperation with local and foreign companies, organisation of regular trainings and lectures by professionals, high results shown by students in education and various social projects, the trust gained among the public in a short time, and other such achievements attract the most intelligent youth of Azerbaijan to study at BHOS.
Since its establishment, BHOS has become the most prestigious higher education institution and a leader in the training of professional engineers in Azerbaijan. BHOS students gain both theoretical knowledge and practical training. Thus, students participate in summer internships and practical training held at the relevant production enterprises and facilities of companies such as SOCAR, BP, Statoil, Total, Schlumberger, ABB, Halliburton, Atenau Ltd, Schneider Electric, Microsoft, Baker Hughes, Confidence Capital, Emerson Process Management, Avandsis Group, Maire Tecnimont, Control Measuring Devices and Automation LLC, Petkim, STAR (Turkey). This provides great opportunities for students to establish effective relationships with leading industry experts, grow as world-class specailists, gain employment and build a successful career.
Available programmes
Business and Management (2)
Business Administration
Business Administration
Engineering and Technology (2)
Chemical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Computer Engineering
Computer Engineering
Information Security
Information Security
Petroleum Engineering
Petroleum Engineering
Process Automation Engineering
Process Automation Engineering
Engineering and Technology (1)
Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity
Informatics and Control in Technical Systems
Informatics and Control in Technical Systems
Oil and Gas Technology
Oil and Gas Technology
Reservoir Evaluation and Management
Reservoir Evaluation and Management
Engineering and Technology (1)
Oil and Gas Reservoir Exploitation
Oil and Gas Reservoir Exploitation
PhD in Chemical Technology and Engineering
PhD in Chemical Technology and Engineering
System Analysis, Control and Information processing
System Analysis, Control and Information processing
University information
General
Cost of Living
Accommodation
Food
Transport
Utilities
Tuition fees
Domestic
International
Scholarships
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Rankings & Ratings
QS Contributor - Europe University Rankings 2026
This recognition highlights the university’s commitment to sharing accurate, comprehensive data with QS. While not included in this year’s published rankings, the institution plays an active role in the global academic community and contributes to a more complete picture of higher education in the region.
Contributor Status signals transparency, engagement and a willingness to be compared on a global scale – qualities valued by students, academics and partners alike.
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