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
Training on Copyright and Innovation at AUCA
On April 15, 2026, the AUCA Library hosted a training session on Copyright and Intellectual Property delivered by Dinara Bayakunova from the Ministry of Science, Higher Education, and Innovations.... Read More
Ambassador Talks with H.E. Mekin Mustafa Kemal Ökem "Theory and Practice in Turkish Diplomacy"
Department of International and Comparative Politics kindly invites you to the Ambassador Talks with H.E. Mekin Mustafa Kemal Ökem, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Türkiye to the Kyrgyz Republic:
on April 22, at 15:30 in the CH, AUCA Maker Space.... Read More
ICP Ambassador Talks with H.E. Edoardo Crisafulli: Cultural Diplomacy in a Changing World
ICP Ambassador Talks with H.E. Edoardo Crisafulli: Cultural Diplomacy in a Changing World
On April 10, the CH Maker Space at the American University of Central Asia (AUCA) hosted an engaging session within the ICP Ambassador Talks series titled Cultural Diplomacy.... Read More
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: April 24 (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
Student Research Conference 2026
Dear AUCA graduate and senior students!
Join us for the Student Research Conference 2026 at the American University of Central Asia! The conference will be on April 25, 2026, 9:00-15:30 on our vibrant AUCA campus, providing a unique platform for graduate and senior-level students to showcase their groundbreaking research across various disciplines.... Read More
Faculty Knowledge Summit 2026
We are thrilled to announce the Faculty Knowledge Summit 2026: Bridging Research and Education. The event will be on April 24, 2026, from 9:00 to 15:30 at AUCA.
The Faculty Knowledge Summit 2026 is an event celebrating research and academic innovation through presentations, sharing teaching practices, and discussing findings of research papers that AUCA faculty are implementing as part of their research agenda.... Read More
