Chinese Delegation Visits AUCA to talk Education

May 25, 2016

On April 26, 2016 a delegation from the People’s Republic of China visited the American University of Central Asia. The delegation consisted of representatives from the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Finance, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, as well as the head of an International Education Initiative.

The Chinese Embassy in Bishkek recommended the delegation visit AUCA because of its reputation as an exceptional and internationally-acclaimed higher education institution that graduates students with accredited foreign degrees. University President Andrew Wachtel sat down with the delegation and discussed the details of AUCA’s operations and successes, explaining AUCA’s international ranking and AUCA’s relationship with Bard College and the Kyrgyzstani Ministry of Education.

After a tour around the University and talking with President Wachtel, the Chinese delegation was impressed by AUCA, noting that AUCA was, in their estimation, the most independent and self-made university in the region.

President Wachtel closed the meeting by suggesting AUCA should keep talks open with Chinese educational institutions and affiliated ministries. “It would be great to produce graduates who could speak English, Russian, and Chinese!” said President Wachtel.