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
International Open Access Week- Online Program - October 15-16, 2025
Join the International Open Access Week this October. This year’s theme is “Who owns our knowledge?”.... Read More
AUCA Entrance Exam for the Spring Semester
Important information for applicants! Registration for the AUCA Spring Semester Entrance Exam is now open.... Read More
Bard Scholars Jonathan Becker and Zarlasht Sarmast Publish Article on Civic Engagement and Displaced Students
Bard College Vice President for Academic Affairs and Professor of Politics, former AUCA President Jonathan Becker, and AUCA Graduate Zarlasht Sarmast, Civic Engagement Network Coordinator for Bard and the Global Higher Education Alliance for the 21st Century (GHEA21), published an article this week which reframes forcibly displaced and refugee students as important potential civic actors.... Read More
AUCA Strengthens Academic Partnership with Indiana University McKinney School of Law
The AUCA Law Program recently hosted Professor Max Huffman, Vice Dean and Samuel R. Rosen Professor at the Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law, as a visiting lecturer for the LL.M. Program.... Read More
Congratulations on Teacher’s Day
Allow me to express my deep gratitude for your work, without which the development of our university, our country, and the entire region would not be possible. Every day, you inspire students, help them find their own paths, and teach them to be responsible citizens and open-minded individuals who can think critically and act with respect toward others.... Read More
Demir Bank provides $25000 scholarship for AUCA seniors
«Demir Kyrgyz International Bank» CJSC, the first international bank in the Kyrgyz Republic, and the American University of Central Asia have signed an addendum to their Memorandum of Cooperation. Under the agreement, a special Defne Akçakayaloglu Scholarship has been established by DemirBank for the top students of the university in the amount of USD 25,000.... Read More
