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
Meeting with Ilias Suvanot, a graduate of AUCA and MIT
On March 31, the AUCA Economics Department organized a meeting with Ilias Suvanov, a graduate of AUCA and MIT.During the meeting, he shared his personal story, explaining how he first became involved with AUCA and how, at the beginning of his academic journey, he could not have imagined where it would lead him.... Read More
ICP Ambassador Talks with Seval Guzelkilinc, International Federation of Red Cross
The ICP Department is pleased to invite you to the Ambassador Talks with Ms. Seval Guzelkilinc, Head of Country Cluster Delegation for Central Asia, International Federation of Red Cross.
Please sign up HERE, using your AUCA email address.... Read More
A two-day clean-up day was held in the Elm Grove with schoolchildren
28 и 29 марта в Карагачевой роще состоялся субботник c 6 школами рядом с рощей, организованный Центром гражданской активности АУЦА и инициативой устойчивого развития АУЦА в рамках программы “Программа Экологического Лидерства Школьников в ЭкоПарке “Карагачевая роща”” В мероприятии приняли участие учащиеся шести школ: №10, №16, №35, №46, лицей имени Чынгыза Айтматова и частная школа для девочек «Сальсабиль».... Read More
AUCA Student Becomes Champion of Bishkek in Chess
A first-year Economics student at the AUCA, Nurai Sovetbekova, has won the Open Bishkek Chess Championship 2026, once again demonstrating her exceptional skill and leadership among Kyrgyzstan’s young athletes.... Read More
Presentation of the book "Kyrgyz Language and Literature"
On March 27, Professor of General Education at the AUCA, Dr. Uulkan Kambaralieva, presented her book “Kyrgyz Language and Literature” at the Bishkek State University named after K. Karasaev. The event brought together respected guests, faculty members, and students who gathered to celebrate the publication and its contribution to the development of the Kyrgyz language and national culture.... Read More
CALL FOR INTERNS: INTERNATIONAL ISSYK-KUL FORUM – 40
The Organizing Committee of the International Issyk-Kul Forum – 40 is looking for proactive, language-skilled interns to join our coordination team for the upcoming forum, scheduled for June 18–21, 2026.... Read More
