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
Autumn Darmarka & Fair of Hand-Made and Eco Products – October 15 | Forum
We invite everyone to take part in the Autumn DARMARKA / Gift Fair (exchange of things and gifts) on October 15!... Read More
ICP Public Lecture Series with Mr. Asan Akhmatov, October 16: "Aitmatov as a Diplomat: Culture, Politics, and Global Ideas"
The ICP Department continues its Public Lectures Series with Mr. Asan Akhmatov, "Aitmatov as a Diplomat: Culture, Politics, and Global Ideas".
October 16, Thursday, we are inviting everyone to join this lecture, at 15:30, at CH (room 440): ... Read More
Tree Planting Event at the Elm Grove
On Saturday, the 11th, a traditional tree planting event took place at the Elm Grove (Karagachevaya Rosha) in Bishkek, organized by the AUCA Center for Civic Engagement (CCE) and the AUCA Sustainability Program.... Read More
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
