Specializations

About the Mechanical Engineering Program:

Mechanical Engineering is one of the oldest and most fundamental branches of technical sciences, concerned with the design, analysis, and manufacturing of systems that move or are subjected to forces. Based on mathematics, physics, and materials science, this engineering discipline has widespread applications across industries such as automotive, aviation, oil and gas, energy, robotics, and more.

Mechanical engineers study the working principles of machines, devices, and mechanical systems. Through design and simulation, they develop more efficient and safer technical solutions. Students in this program gain practical skills in core subjects such as strength of materials, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and theory of machines, along with experience in software tools focused on CAD, CAM and CAE.

Mechanical Engineering brings together analytical thinking, creativity, and technical expertise to offer innovative and applicable solutions to complex engineering problems of modern industry.

General Information about the Program:

The Bachelor's Degree Program in Mechanical Engineering is offered by the Department of Mechanics within the Faculty of Oil-Mechanical Engineering at Azerbaijan State Oil and Industry University (ASOIU). The medium of instruction is Azerbaijani and English. The program is offered full-time and is open to both local and international students. It comprises 240 ECTS credits and has a duration of 4 years.

Program Objectives and Content:

The main objective of the program is to train specialists equipped with both theoretical and practical knowledge, strong analytical thinking skills, and the capacity to lead in industrial sectors. Students acquire competencies in mathematics, mechanics, thermodynamics, strength of materials, automation, and control systems. The curriculum covers both fundamental scientific subjects and specialized courses tailored to the oil and gas industry.

Professional Skills and Opportunities:

Graduates of the program can successfully work in various industrial sectors, including oil and gas, energy, manufacturing, construction, automation, medical technologies, and research institutions. As part of the program, students engage in hands-on laboratory work, a 14-week industrial internship, and industry-oriented capstone projects.

Career Prospects:

Graduates are qualified for positions such as mechanical designer, energy systems engineer, project manager, manufacturing engineer, automation specialist, and research scientist.

Industry Integration:

The practical relevance of the program is reinforced through lectures by industry professionals, laboratory sessions, final year projects, and job fairs organized by the ASOIU Career Center. These fairs, attended by 80–100 companies annually, support the professional development of more than 3,000 students and graduates each year.

Learning Outcomes of the Degree Program

1. Apply mathematical methods, including calculus and linear algebra, to model and solve analytical problems in mechanical engineering, with applications in the oil & gas industry.

2. Solve mechanical system problems involving statics, dynamics, and kinematics using fundamental engineering principles and hand-calculation techniques.

3. Analyze the behavior of mechanical components by applying the laws of strength of materials and basic material science knowledge.

4. Understand stress, strain, and deformation principles to assess whether components can safely withstand operational loads in real-world engineering conditions.

5. Use principles of thermodynamics and fluid mechanics to evaluate systems such as pumps, compressors, and pipelines that are essential in oil and gas operations.

6. Explain the working mechanisms and functions of mechanical equipment used in oil extraction, transport, and processing.

7. Apply basic knowledge of automation and control theory to describe how mechanical systems in the oil industry operate with electrical and control components.

8. Communicate technical information clearly and effectively in written and verbal form, both in Azerbaijani and English, appropriate for academic and industrial contexts.

9. Understand and follow professional, ethical, and safety standards in solving engineering problems and proposing mechanical solutions in industrial environments.

10. Demonstrate basic project planning and decision-making skills, considering time, cost, and resources in the context of mechanical engineering tasks in the oil & gas sector.

Structure and Modularity

The extent of the studies required for the Degree of Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering is 240 ECTS credits. The structure of the Bachelor’s degree is described in Academic Regulation for Undergraduate Studies. The Bachelor’s degree comprises the following studies:

In the obligatory and elective studies, students deepen their knowledge within the broad field of mechanical engineering. The obligatory studies include a bachelor’s thesis, practical training, and core modules that form the foundation for a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering. The elective studies offer modules that students of the Bachelor’s degree program may choose based on their interests and career goals.

Table 1. Workload Per the Year of Study

Table 2. Curricular Categories of the Program

Each module of the program is classified into curricular categories. Each module is assigned a number of semester credits (ECTS), according to the number and types of formal activities within a given week. These are determined as follows:

30academic hours = 1 ECTS credit

The professional competence acquired in the required subjectstudies is furtherdeveloped by elective subject choices. In the bachelor’s degree Program, the portion of elective studies is 25%.