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
Nurzhamal Karamoldoeva's Debut Feature Film Selected for 61st Chicago International Film Festival
Nurzhamal Karamoldoeva, a director, documentary filmmaker and professor at TCMA AUCA, has had her debut feature film, "Only Heaven Knows," selected for the competitive program of the 61st Chicago International Film Festival (Chicago International Film Festival).... Read More
AUCA Library Team Attends Book Restoration Workshop
On September 24-26, the AUCA Library team attended the first stage of book-restoration training at the National Library of Kazakhstan in Almaty. ... Read More
ICP Public Lectures Series: Sovereignty with Chinese Characteristics: Historical Roots of Contemporary Foreign Policy
On September 26, the ICP Department of AUCA organized a lecture featuring Dr. Maria Adele Carrai, Assistant Professor of Global China Studies at NYU Shanghai. Dr. Carrai’s research focuses on the history of international law in East Asia, and she was invited to share her insights with AUCA community.... Read More
ICP Ambassador Talks: H.E. Nicholas Bowler, the British Ambassador to the KR
On September 25, the AUCA Makerspace CH hosted another session of the ICP Ambassador Talks series, featuring H.E. Nicholas Bowler, the British Ambassador to the Kyrgyz Republic. Ambassador Bowler delivered an engaging lecture on the concept of soft power and its continuing importance in international relations.... Read More
ICP Public Lecture Series: "Sovereignty with Chinese Characteristics: Historical Roots of Contemporary Foreign Policy"
Date: 26.09.2025
Time: 11:00- 13:00
Venue: CH, AUCA MakerSpace... Read More
Ambassador Talks Series: French Foreign Policy in Central Asia
The American University of Central Asia (AUCA) hosted H.E. Mr. Nicolas Faye, the Ambassador of France, for a lecture titled "French Foreign Policy in Central Asia." The event, opened by the President of AUCA, highlighted the growing ties between Europe and Central Asia, with France positioning itself as a key partner.... Read More
