An event dedicated to the 75th anniversary of Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU) was held. First, flowers were laid in front of the bust of the National Leader Heydar Aliyev in the university foyer.

At the event, the cherished memory of the sons of the Motherland who sacrificed their lives for the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Azerbaijan was honored with a minute of silence. The National Anthem of Azerbaijan was then played.

Opening the event, AzTU Rector Vilayat Valiyev welcomed the guests and reviewed the university’s 75-year history. He noted that the foundation of technical education in Azerbaijan was first laid on November 10, 1887, by the Baku City Duma. On November 14, 1920, by decree of the Chairman of the Azerbaijan Revolutionary Committee Nariman Narimanov, the Baku Polytechnic Institute was established on the basis of the Baku Polytechnic School, with departments in the oil industry, electromechanics, and architecture and construction, to train highly qualified technical specialists. In 1923, the Baku Polytechnic Institute was renamed the Azerbaijan Polytechnic Institute. The present-day AzTU was re-established in November 1950 in Baku under the name Azerbaijan Polytechnic Institute (AzPI), with faculties of Mechanics, Construction, Railway Engineering, and Hydromelioration.

The rector emphasized that for 75 years AzTU has not only trained engineering professionals but has also shaped patriotic individuals. The university has always taken pride in the achievements of its students and graduates. The active participation of AzTU students and alumni in securing the historic Victory during the 44-day Patriotic War was a clear demonstration of their strong patriotic spirit.

Vilayat Valiyev stated that guided by the motto “Create, Develop, Apply,” AzTU aims to build a research- and entrepreneurship-oriented university with an innovative and initiative-driven academic community, graduates, and students. The goal is to support industrial development, address challenges of the technological future, and raise the quality of engineering education to international standards.

Congratulating AzTU on its 75th anniversary, Deputy Minister of Science and Education Firudin Gurbanov spoke about the role of universities in shaping individuals. Referring to international experience, he approached professionalism from a broader perspective, noting that professionalism also means the ability to make correct decisions in times of crisis—skills cultivated by universities. He highlighted the successful careers of AzTU graduates in various sectors and emphasized that AzTU is one of the country’s leading higher education institutions where innovations aligned with modern standards are actively implemented.

AzTU honorary graduate, statesman, diplomat, historian, Doctor of Historical Sciences, former Minister of Foreign Affairs and former ambassador Hasan Hasanov congratulated his alma mater and shared memories from his student years. He described engineering as one of the world’s leading professions and advised students to master their specialties deeply. He stressed that engineering primarily develops analytical thinking and noted that the foundation of his professional success was laid at AzTU, expressing his gratitude to the university’s faculty.

AzTU honorary graduate, Deputy Head of the State Service for Special Communications and Information Security, Major General Allahveran Ismayilov, also extended his congratulations, sharing memories from his student years and highlighting the university’s significant role in his personal and professional development.

AzTU honorary graduate, Vice President of the Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences, and Director General of the Institute of Information Technology, Academician Rasim Aliguliyev spoke about the achievements AzTU has gained over 75 years. He noted that engineering is a creative profession and that today the key issue worldwide is applying knowledge to solve real problems. Innovation, creativity, and practical skills together shape the modern world. He also highlighted the successes of engineers trained by AzTU and shared memorable experiences from his years at the university.

Later, Advisor to the Minister of Labor and Social Protection of the Population Jalə Ahmadova congratulated AzTU on its anniversary, noting that various joint projects implemented by the ministry and the university have made positive contributions to students’ personal development.

At the event, Professor Ehtiyat Ibragimova of Fergana State University of Uzbekistan read out a congratulatory letter addressed to AzTU by Rector Bahodirjon Shermuhammadov.

Vice-Rector of Yıldız Technical University of Turkey Hüseyin Yılmaz also congratulated AzTU on its jubilee and wished the university continued success.

Subsequently, based on an order of the Minister of Science and Education Emin Amrullayev, AzTU faculty members awarded the badge “Distinguished Education Worker of the Republic of Azerbaijan” and certificates of honor were presented with their awards.

The jubilee event continued with a performance by the “Cadenza” Orchestra of Karabakh University.