American University of Central Asia - AUCA

DOCUMENTS TO BE SUBMITTED TO AUCA OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS FOR APPLICATION TO BACHELOR AND MBA DEGREE PROGRAMS

AUCA Admission Application Form - http://applyonline.auca.kg or downloadable form (.doc)
A non-refundable application fee of 500 Kyrgyz Soms (or $15 USD)
Copy of high school diploma or vocational education certificate or if currently enrolled in high school, a document from current school certifying that an applicant is in the final year of study

(Note: Upon admission to AUCA, the original copy of graduation certificate or diploma with appendix must be submitted to the Office of Admissions)

Official copies (notarized photocopies) of any and all high school and university transcripts / marksheets

(Note: Upon admission to AUCA, applicants who have graduated from educational institutions outside of Kyrgyz Republic must present a document confirming they have obtained the equivalent of the Kyrgyz Republic’s state diploma of secondary education, equivalent to 11 years of school (for bachelor’s degree program applicants) and of higher education (for graduate program applicants). Upon arrival to the university, the document issued by the foreign academic institution and its notarized Russian translation (including transcripts / marksheets) must be submitted to the Ministry for Education of the Kyrgyz Republic in order to confirm the level and content of study completed. The Ministry will issue a certificate recognizing the applicant’s education, which should be submitted to the Office of Admissions to be kept on file).

Any and all Republic and International Olympiad Diplomas on specific subjects (FOR KYRGYZ CITIZENS & CIS APPLICANTS ONLY)
Copy of Republic Test Certificate (FOR KYRGYZ CITIZENS ONLY)

(Note: Submission of the Republic Test Certificate is optional. Submitting the certificate will not effect your admission decision, but for those applying for financial aid and scholarships, it is important to submit a copy of the Republic Test Certificate and/or Gold Medal to the Financial Aid Office)

Copy of passport information pages and for non-Kyrgyz citizens living in Kyrgyzstan, a copy of the Kyrgyz Republic visa page (international students must check in with the International Affairs Office within 2 days of arrival to submit copies of their Kyrgyz Visa and complete Ministry of Internal Affairs registration paperwork)
Medical certificate, confirming all vaccinations and immunizations as well as health screenings for Tuberculosis (for applicants from the CIS, the Medical certificate is known as the Form 086-Y)
4 Passport-style Photographs (3 x 4 cm – color)
Official English Test Certificate (only one English test certificate must be submitted):

AUCA Test of English Language Proficiency or
Official TOEFL Certificate (paper-based or internet-based) – REPORT TO AUCA INSTITUTION CODE 0419 or
Official IELTS Certificate – REPORT TO AUCA INSTITUTION CODE 8306 FOR UNDERGRADUATE APPLICATIONS AND 8305 FOR GRADUATE APPLICATIONS

BACHELOR'S/UNDERGRADUATE APPLICANTS – Please state your reasons for applying to the chosen program of the American University of Central Asia, and how your studies at AUCA will contribute toward your life goals; also tell us what you feel most enthusiastic about and whether this has influenced your life in any way. Limit your statement of purpose to 700 words. Please attach your statement of purpose to this application.
MBA APPLICANTS – Please state your reasons for applying to the American University of Central Asia, and how your studies at AUCA will contribute toward your career goals. Why do you want to get MBA degree? What are your career plans in 5 years? Limit your statement of purpose to 700 words. Please attach statement of purpose to this application along with your CV/résumé (in English).

ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION NEEDED FROM MBA/GRADUATE PROGRAM APPLICANTS

Copy of Bachelor’s Degree or Specialist Diploma or if currently enrolled in university, a certificate from institution certifying that an applicant is in the final year of study

(Note: Upon admission to AUCA, the original copy of Bachelor's Degree / Specialist Diploma or confirmation of degree completion must be submitted to the Office of Admissions)

Official Admission Exam Results (Alternative to AUCA MBA Program Admission Exam - only one exam certificate must be submitted):