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
«Я мечтала об АУЦА с 9 класса»: история обладательницы золотого сертификата ОРТ Нажмидиновой Хадичахон.
«Я мечтала об АУЦА с 9 класса»: история обладательницы золотого сертификата ОРТ Нажмидиновой Хадичахон.
– Пожалуйста, представьтесь и расскажите о себе.... Read More
Scholarly Communication Week 2026
From January 12 to 16, 2026, the AUCA organized a series of webinars as part of the annual Scholarly Communication Week. This year’s theme, “Scholarly Communication in the AI Era,” focused on the ongoing transformations in the field in the context of artificial intelligence development and brought together over 300 participants from various universities across the country.... Read More
Ancient Kyrgyz and Their Ties to the Saka Tribes
January 20, 2026, Professor Cholpon Turdalieva organized a special lecture about the ancient Kyrgyz within the History of Kyrgyzstan Course and CLIO Project at the General Education Program.... Read More
Preserving Kyrgyz Cultural Heritage through the Practice of Chiy
Cholpon Kuskakbaeva is a graduate student in the Anthropology and International Development program at the American University of Central Asia (AUCA).
Her project focuses on chiy, a traditional Kyrgyz craft situated at the intersection of art, ecology, and cultural memory.... Read More
GUEST LECTURE ANNOUNCEMENT
Is it possible to practice engineering on the global stage from Bishkek? Come hear Dr. Andrew Heyd, Academic Dean of the Alpha Institute of Technology talk about their Master's degree in Mechatronics and Robotics and exciting opportunities connect to an engineering career.... Read More
Student Success Story: Adil Ahmad Khan, From Afghanistan to AUCA
Student Success Story: Adil Ahmad KhanFrom Afghanistan to AUCA, Adil’s journey shows how perseverance and ambition can turn challenges into opportunities🌍Personal Story – Adil Ahmad Khan, AUCA FreshmanMy name is Adil Ahmad Khan, and I am a freshman student at the American University of Central Asia, majoring in Business Administration.... Read More
