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Where multinational students and experienced

professors come together to forge a brighter future

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

Tree Planting Event at the Elm Grove

On Saturday, the 11th, a traditional tree planting event took place at the Elm Grove (Karagachevaya Rosha) in Bishkek, organized by the AUCA Center for Civic Engagement (CCE) and the AUCA Sustainability Program.... Read More

International Open Access Week- Online Program - October 15-16, 2025

Join the International Open Access Week this October. This year’s theme is “Who owns our knowledge?”.... Read More

AUCA Entrance Exam for the Spring Semester

Important information for applicants! Registration for the AUCA Spring Semester Entrance Exam is now open.... Read More

Bard Scholars Jonathan Becker and Zarlasht Sarmast Publish Article on Civic Engagement and Displaced Students

  Bard College Vice President for Academic Affairs and Professor of Politics, former AUCA President Jonathan Becker, and AUCA Graduate Zarlasht Sarmast, Civic Engagement Network Coordinator for Bard and the Global Higher Education Alliance for the 21st Century (GHEA21), published an article this week which reframes forcibly displaced and refugee students as important potential civic actors.... Read More

AUCA Strengthens Academic Partnership with Indiana University McKinney School of Law

The AUCA Law Program recently hosted Professor Max Huffman, Vice Dean and Samuel R. Rosen Professor at the Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law, as a visiting lecturer for the LL.M. Program.... Read More

Congratulations on Teacher’s Day

Allow me to express my deep gratitude for your work, without which the development of our university, our country, and the entire region would not be possible. Every day, you inspire students, help them find their own paths, and teach them to be responsible citizens and open-minded individuals who can think critically and act with respect toward others.... Read More