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Baku Higher Oil School, Turkey's Kocaeli University ink cooperation agreement

The Baku Higher Oil School of SOCAR (BHOS) has signed a cooperation agreement with Kocaeli University (Turkey).

The document was inked by Rector of Baku Higher Oil School Elmar Gasimov and Rector of Kocaeli University Nuh Zafer Cantürk.

The agreement envisages the exchange of faculty members and students, implementation of joint research activities, participation in seminars and academic meetings, and the exchange of educational and informative materials.

Before the signing, BHOS Rector Elmar Gasimov gave the guests detailed information about Baku Higher Oil School. He noted that Baku Higher Oil School, established within the structure of SOCAR by the Decree of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, has become one of the most prestigious higher education institutions in a short period of time. The rector emphasized that BHOS specialties have the highest passing scores in the country and the university is a leader in the number of Presidential scholars.

“The curriculum of Baku Higher Oil School, a fully English-speaking university, includes intensive work immersion programs. BHOS accounts for 4 out of the 5 specialties with the highest passing scores in the country.”

Rector of Kocaeli University gave information about the higher educational institution he heads. He emphasized that cooperation with Baku Higher Oil School will be beneficial for both universities.