Azerbaijan State
Oil and Industry
University
Objectives of the degree program
The educational objectives of the Degree Program in Instrumentation Engineering reflect the mission of Azerbaijan State Oil and Industry University.
The aims of the Instrumentation Engineering department are: bringing up experienced and knowledgeable individuals equipped with theoretical and practical information related to the discipline and, at the same time, bringing up competent individuals who are able to contribute to the developments and research studies in the field and be managers and instructors to continue to bring up qualified people who can effectively serve in this field.
The department aims to raise specialists and instructors for the field of Instrumentation Engineering discipline and by this way, help to meet the demands in relevant industries, job centres and higher education institutions. In addition to this, carry out research; provide help for faculty members in their research studies.
The degree program aims at equipping our students with the abilities needed to face with confidence the challenges of the domestic and foreign professional sector or of post-graduate academic programs at home or abroad. Our graduates acquire the professional skills that a rapidly shifting technological environment demands, including complex reasoning, critical thinking, and problem solving. They are able to assume leading roles in the industry. In addition, our graduates are in position to succeed in the private industrial sector, in the government sector, as well as in the academic and research environment.
Learning outcomes of the degree program
The degree program intends to prepare students and graduate them with a number of abilities and skills. Learning outcomes are presented below and they are accessible on the ASOIU web site to all students, staff members and all the other parties interested.
Learning outcomes of the Bachelor program include development of:
1. Ability to solve complex issues and tasks by using the principles of mathematics, physics, computer science and measurement technologies.
2. Ability to execute, coordinate, implement, substantiate laboratory processes when conducting measurement experiments, as well as model, analyze and make decisions on their management.
3. Ability to use the basics of mathematics, algorithmic principles and methods of computer engineering in the modeling, designing production and technological systems, analyzing and interpreting measurement information.
4. Ability to use methods, materials, skills and modern engineering tools that are used in measuring technology used in industry for their design.
5. Ability to select and use existing algorithms, technologies, measuring and control devices when performing design tasks and solving these issues for measuring parameters and controlling technological processes in production or in laboratories.
6. Ability design measurement and control systems, selecting their components according to project requirements and taking into account the limitations of economic, environmental, social and safety aspects.
7. Ability to use the language skills to exchange and obtain some knowledge gained from the foreign sources.
8. Ability to analyze the problem, to identify the basic requirements, to justify the idea and critically evaluate the results and to compare them.
9. Ability to understand professional, ethical, legal and security issues and the responsibilities characteristic for engineering.
10. Ability to work productively in multidisciplinary groups, especially in projects requiring engineering skills and to carry out all work in accordance with relevant laws, regulations, standards, methods and guidelines.
Job market perspectives and practical relevance
Graduates of the Department of Instrumentation Engineering are well-prepared to pursue professional roles as instrumentation engineers, with specialisations in “Intelligent Measurement and Control Systems”, “Metrology and Metrological Assurance”, “Biotechnical and Medical Devices and Systems”, and “Quality Control, Diagnostic Methods and Systems”. They are also highly qualified for positions as design engineers and research scientists across the public and private sectors.
The Department maintains strong strategic partnerships with governmental bodies and industrial enterprises across Azerbaijan. These collaborations play a vital role in shaping a dynamic and continuously updated curriculum that integrates rigorous scientific training with emerging regional and global industry needs. Both core and elective modules are regularly revised in consultation with employers, professional associations, and international organisations to ensure that the programme remains aligned with labour market demands and the evolving technological landscape.
Graduates of the Instrumentation Engineering Department acquire an interdisciplinary portfolio of knowledge encompassing measurement science, electronics, control theory, and data-acquisition technologies. Because modern scientific, industrial, and service enterprises increasingly depend on precise sensing and reliable automation, alumni of this programme enjoy particularly wide employment horizons across both public and private sectors.
In the medical and broader biomedical domain, instrumentation engineers contribute to the specification, design, calibration, and regulatory validation of diagnostic and life-support systems deployed in hospitals, clinical laboratories, and biotechnology research centres. Their competence in metrological assurance and fault-tolerant electronics is indispensable to safeguarding patient welfare while complying with stringent health-technology standards.
Within aviation and aerospace, graduates participate in the development and maintenance of avionics, satellite payloads, flight-test instrumentation, and unmanned-air-vehicle (UAV) control units. Here, the capacity to integrate high-fidelity sensor suites with embedded control algorithms enables accurate navigation, mission autonomy, and post-mission data analytics.
The hydrocarbon, petrochemical, and power-generation industries similarly depend on continuous measurement and feedback loops for process safety, energy efficiency, and environmental compliance. Instrumentation engineers design and supervise down-hole logging tools, refinery control consoles, smart-grid metering infrastructure, and renewable-energy condition-monitoring platforms. Their familiarity with international safety-integrity classifications further positions them for leadership roles in risk assessment and functional-safety management.
Advanced manufacturing, frequently labelled “Industry 4.0,” calls for specialists who can merge metrology, robotics, and industrial-internet-of-things (IIoT) architectures. Graduates therefore find posts in machine-tool calibration, predictive maintenance, and factory-wide data analytics, facilitating zero-defect production and real-time supply-chain optimisation.
Defence and security establishments recruit instrumentation engineers to design ruggedised sensing platforms, guidance-system electronics, and environmental test facilities. Knowledge of import-export regulations and standards for dual-use technologies broadens their suitability for compliance and licensing positions.
Environmental, meteorological, and hydro-acoustic observatories rely on distributed sensor networks—often satellite-linked—to generate large volumes of geospatial data. Instrumentation specialists architect these systems, ensuring traceability, long-term stability, and low-power autonomy in harsh field conditions.
Across these sectors, graduates assume a variety of professional titles, including—but not limited to—Instrumentation and Control Engineer, Metrology and Calibration Specialist, Quality-Control and Diagnostics Engineer, Biomedical Equipment (Clinical) Engineer, Embedded-Systems Designer, and Photonics or Optoelectronic Device Engineer. Many progress into systems-integration consultancy, technical product management, or specialised sales and application training, where they translate complex performance criteria into customer-centric solutions. The scholarly orientation of the degree also supports entry into research institutes, national metrology laboratories, and universities. Here, graduates may undertake postgraduate studies or contribute as research associates and lecturers, advancing emerging fields such as quantum sensing, MEMS-based measurement devices, wearable medical electronics, and AI-enabled diagnostic algorithms. The breadth of scientific and technological expertise cultivated by the Instrumentation Engineering programme equips its graduates to address pressing societal and industrial challenges wherever rigorous measurement, control, and data integrity are required. Consequently, they remain competitively positioned in a labour market that values interdisciplinary proficiency, regulatory awareness, and an aptitude for lifelong innovation.