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
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
ICP Ambassador Talks with Mr. Kim Kwangjae: “The Development of Bilateral Relations between the Republic of Korea and the Kyrgyz Republic”
The American University of Central Asia (AUCA) hosted a distinguished session of the ICP Ambassador Talks featuring Mr. Kim Kwangjae on March 18th, who delivered a comprehensive lecture on the development of bilateral relations between the Republic of Korea and the Kyrgyz Republic.... Read More
FYS/SYS Conference 2026
Dear AUCA students, the FYSem/SYSem Program cordially invites you to the 4th annual Seminar Conference for freshmen and sophomores, where outstanding works by our students will be presented. An exciting keynote speech will be given at the event, and FYS/SYS students will present their exemplary written papers on the topic of "Knowledge and Wisdom.... Read More
The "Blue Sky" Air Quality Improvement Program
On March 19, 2026, Dr. Mairambek Nurgaziev from the Department of Environmental Sustainability and Climate Science (ESCS) in the American University of Central Asia (AUCA), in collaboration with the World People United (WPU) Corporation under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Korea, installed solar street lights and solar floor lamps on the AUCA campus.... Read More
