Azerbaijan State Oil and Industry University (ASOIU)

Azerbaijan State Oil and Industry University (ASOIU) is a leading public engineering university located in Baku, Azerbaijan. Established in 1920, it is recognized as the first higher technical school in Europe and Asia with a dedicated oil and gas profile, and has played a key role in training specialists for the regional and global energy sector. Top Universities

Today ASOIU has over 15,000 students and offers more than 30 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs across energy, oil and gas, chemical, mechanical, IT, and industrial engineering disciplines, alongside accredited BBA and MBA programs. The university combines strong theoretical training with modern laboratories, research centers and close collaboration with industry partners, ensuring students gain both academic knowledge and practical skills.

ASOIU’s mission is to contribute to human capital development by educating highly skilled specialists who can compete in a rapidly growing global economy, integrating science, education, innovation and production. The university has an active international profile, including double-degree programs and strategic partnerships with institutions such as the University of Strasbourg, Rennes 1 and Warwick Manufacturing Group, as well as hosting the French-Azerbaijani University (UFAZ) on its campus.

As an Ecosystem Partner of TAKE OFF, ASOIU brings a vibrant community of engineering talent, researchers and startup teams, supported by its Startup and Technology Transfer Office, innovation programs and hackathons that foster deep-tech and industry-driven solutions.