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

Info Session with Christopher Baker

Join us for an upcoming info session with Christopher Baker, PhD, Assistant Professor, where prospective students will have the opportunity to learn more about what AUCA has to offer, academic experience, and why to choose AUCA Date: May 15 (Friday) Time: 15:30 Room: T16 Language: EnglishA campus tour will be provided after the sessionThis session is a great chance to ask your questions, gain insights, and better understand what to expect from your future studies.... Read More

Ambassador Talks Series: "Theory and Practice in Turkish Diplomacy"

The department of International and Comparative Politics continued its Ambassador Talks Series and welcomed a distinguished guest on 22 April, as President O’Connor introduced H.E. the Turkish Ambassador Mekin Mustafa Kemal Ökem for an engaging session on Turkish foreign policy — examining both its theoretical foundations and real-world practice.... Read More

ICP Public lecture Series: with Dr. Ruslan Rakhimov, the Rector of the Diplomatic Academy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic: "Educational Challenges in the Training of Diplomats in Kyrgyzstan: Between National Priorities and the Demands of Global Diplomacy”.

Department of International and Comparative Politics kindly invites you to the ICP Public Lecture Series with Dr. Ruslan Rakhimov, The Rector of the Diplomatic Academy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic The registration is required at this link The event is open only to AUCA Community members.... Read More

Learning, Networking, Growing: Shoira’s Path through OSCE Programs

  Shoira Temurova, a sophomore student at the International and Comparative Politics department, shares her experience with the OSCE’s Programs:   I am Shoira, originally from Tajikistan, and currently a sophomore at AUCA majoring in International and Comparative Politics.... Read More

Round Table: Business Through the Eyes of Leaders

    On April 15, 2026, students of the Organizational Behavior course, led by Professor Natalia Korosteleva, organized an exclusive Round Table with top business representatives.Experts from completely different fields gathered at one table: transportation, consulting, finance, and healthcare.... Read More

OFF-SITE AUCA ENTRANCE EXAMS IN DUSHANBE

The American University of Central Asia invites you to take free entrance exams for its undergraduate program.... Read More