American University of Central Asia
Founded in 1993, AUCA develops future leaders for the democratic transformation of Central Asia. American University of Central Asia is an international, multi-disciplinary learning community in the American liberal arts tradition. AUCA is the first university in Central Asia to offer US accredited degrees in liberal arts programs through a partnership with Bard College in the United States.
“I am excited to have the opportunity to lead the American University of Central Asia at this critical time. AUCA promotes and enables academic freedom and provides a shared meeting place for people of diverse backgrounds and various worldviews, brought together by their passion for to students, in the months and years to come.”
AUCA HIGHLIGHTS
AUCA has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Azizi Group
On Friday, July 11 in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan the American University of Central Asia (AUCA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Azizi Group, a leading UAE-based real estate and investment company, to provide $500,000 ($260,000 for AY 2025-26 and $240,000 for AY 2026-27) in financial support for the AUCA Afghan students whose education has been disrupted by the suspension of international funding.... Read More
ICP Department Co-organized an Interdisciplinary Conference on Urbanization in Central Asia
The Central Asian Studies Network in Germany (CASNiG), the American University of Central Asia (AUCA)’s Department of International and Comparative Politics (ICP) and the Institut Français d'Etudes sur l'Asie Centrale (IFEAC) co-organized the 6th Annual CASNiG conference titled "RE-Making the City: Urbanization with its opportunities and challenges in Central Asia" in Bishkek on 8-10 June 2025.... Read More
The MA program in Central Asian Studies at the American University of Central Asia
The MA program in Central Asian Studies at the American University of Central Asia offers significant tuition discounts for qualified applicants pursuing careers where expertise in Central Asia is an asset.... Read More
Together, We Can Secure a Future for Afghan Students at the AUCA!
In June 2025, AUCA received devastating news: U.S. government funding for 43 students, covering full tuition, will end abruptly on July 1, 2025. Additionally, 23 students who expected to relocate have lost their financial support. Together, we can ensure they have the chance to complete their education and shape a better future for themselves and the world!... Read More
Function Art Contest 2025
The results of the annual Function Art contest have been summed up. The Applied Mathematics and Informatics program holds a competition among students enrolled in the Mathematical Analysis I and Mathematics for Business and Economics II courses.... Read More
Studying Law at AUCA: Exchange Experience from the U.S.
Meet Cole Kevin — a 2024 exchange student from Stetson University (Central Florida, US), who studied at AUCA’s Law Department. In this video, he shares his experience in the AUCA law program and the valuable opportunities it offers to students.... Read More
