Korean Ambassador to Azerbaijan visits Baku Engineering University
Baku, October 30, AZERTAC
Kang Kymgu, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Azerbaijan, visited Baku Engineering University (BEU).
Yagub Piriyev, Rector Baku Engineering University noted that successful partnership relations between the two countries have been established under the leadership of President Ilham Aliyev, the Rector drew attention to cooperation in education and science.
In this regard, he highlighted the importance of the dual diploma program implemented since 2020 between BEU and Korea's Inha University.
The Rector emphasized that the BEU-INHA dual diploma program, implemented within the framework of the "State Program on Increasing the International Competitiveness of the Higher Education System in the Republic of Azerbaijan for 2019–2023," approved by the relevant Order of the President, serves to train highly qualified engineering personnel in the country and to increase the international competitiveness of higher education.
Stating that the program is being implemented successfully and that the results achieved ensure its continuity, the Rector said that, within the dual diploma program (DDP), whose term has been extended until 2030, new specialization areas have been identified taking into account modern challenges and the demands of the digital economy.
He added that teaching in the second stage of the program is carried out in the areas of "Computer Science / Artificial Intelligence Engineering," "Data Analytics / Data Science," "Information Technologies," and "Electrical and Electronics Engineering."
Touching on the program's statistical indicators and successful results, Yagub Piriyev stressed the importance of further expanding cooperation in priority areas, noting that this could give the partnership new substance.
Ambassador Kang Kymgu emphasized the importance of cooperation between Azerbaijan and Korea in education and science, saying that the BEU-INHA dual diploma program makes an important contribution to the development of these ties.
He also noted the importance of sharing Korea's experience in higher education and technology with Azerbaijani universities and of expanding academic and cultural ties among young people. Positively assessing the initiatives implemented by BEU in the area of international cooperation, the ambassador highlighted the importance of exploring new cooperation opportunities between the university and Korean higher education institutions.
During the meeting, the sides exchanged views on issues of mutual interest, and the development of the existing partnership.
The Rector and the ambassador then met with students studying in the BEU-INHA dual diploma program.
In the speeches, confidence was expressed that the program's students would use the knowledge and experience they gain for the development of relations between Azerbaijan and Korea and would make an important contribution to strengthening those relations.
It was noted that a total of 319 students are currently studying in the DDP, 117 of whom are continuing the fourth year of their studies in the first stage of the program in Korea. In the second stage of the program, 200 students are studying in the 1st and 2nd years at BEU.
It was also noted that a total of 256 students have graduated under the DDP and have achieved important successes in their careers.
At the same time, as a continuation of the cooperation, it was brought to attention that, under the Letter of Intent signed between BEU and Korea's INHA University, 10 percent of the dual diploma program's top-performing graduates are provided with a full scholarship if admitted to INHA University's master's programs, that 18 graduates have won this scholarship, and students were encouraged to take advantage of such opportunities.
During the visit, the Ambassador toured BMU’s research and teaching laboratories, as well as its Technopark.
The guest was informed about the research work being carried out, the modern equipment used, teaching opportunities, as well as students' innovative projects, startup initiatives, and the conditions created for realizing their ideas.
The ambassador also visited the King Sejong Institute operating at the university and was informed about the institute's activity.
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