Welcome to AUCA

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

The Liberal Arts and Sciences family at AUCA!

Dear Freshmen,The LAS department is so excited to have you join the Liberal Arts and Sciences family at AUCA! Here, you will explore ideas, challenge perspectives, and grow into the leaders Kyrgyzstan and the world need.... Read More

Welcome Address by AUCA President Timothy O’Connor at the Start of the Academic Year

Dear students, faculty and staff! We are opening a new academic year – a moment of great significance for our entire university family.... Read More

Timothy O'Connor's speech at the closing ceremony of the Orientation Program! (Video)

During the final moments of the Orientation Program, AUCA President Timothy O’Connor addressed the freshmen, faculty, and staff with an inspiring speech.... Read More

Atai Estebesov is the recipient of the Golden ORT Certificate 2025 with the highest score in the country — 242 points.

A graduate of School No.70, he has become an AUCA student and will study free of charge at the Applied Mathematics and Informatics Department.... Read More

A Book on Differential Equations Published by NOVA (USA)

We are pleased to announce that the academic publisher NOVA (USA) has released the monograph “The Direct Integration of Ordinary Differential Equations”.... Read More

Closing Ceremony of the Outreach Development Program for Afghan Refugee Children

On Thursday, August 7th, students of the Outreach Development Program for Afghan Refugee Children, parents, project team, and special guests from Spirit of America Alex Ebsary and Haddie Beckham and Indira Sagynova the senior coordinator for Afghan students at the American University of Central Asia (AUCA) gathered with joy to celebrate the closing ceremony.... Read More