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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

MBA Student Wins One of The Best Presentation Awards at AUCA Student Research Conference 2025

    The SEBA faculty proudly congratulates MBA student Mahnaz Nabizada for receiving the Best Presentation Award at the AUCA Student Research Conference 2025. Her thesis, titled “The Ethics and Efficacy of Paid and Unpaid Internships in Kyrgyzstan,” investigates the intersection of experiential learning, access, and labor market outcomes, contributing important insights to education and employment policy.... Read More

QSAP Pre-Commencement Event streaming

This year, we are celebrating the graduation of 29 Afghan students from AUCA and one Afghan student from BCB.These students are receiving a variety of degrees, including some degrees not offered in Annandale.... Read More

AUCA Student Research Conference 2025!

On May 17, 2025, the American University of Central Asia hosted its highly anticipated Student Research Conference at the AUCA CH. This event has become a cornerstone of the university’s academic calendar. ... Read More

AUCA Faculty Knowledge Summit 2025

On May 16, 2025, the American University of Central Asia hosted the AUCA Faculty Knowledge Summit, a significant academic event that brought together scholars from across departments to share their research, teaching innovations, and interdisciplinary perspectives... Read More

Ambassador Talks: "Japan and the Kyrgyz Republic"

On a recent occasion in April 2025, the American University of Central Asia (AUCA) welcomed His Excellency Mr. Hideki Goda, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to the Kyrgyz Republic, for a guest lecture titled “Ambassador Talks: Japan and Kyrgyzstan.... Read More

BA recruitment workshop in partnership with KPMG!

On April 24, we had the privilege of hosting an insightful recruitment workshop in partnership with KPMG! A big thank you to our amazing AUCA Alumni Sharsheeva Ayana and Torgul uulu Shamilbek for returning to campus - this time as recruiters with one of the Big4 teams!The workshop was packed with valuable sessions to help our students get ahead in their careers: Career in Corporate: Audit & ConsultingCV DiagnosticsMock InterviewsEntry-level exam It was an afternoon full of learning, networking, and growth! Thank you to all who joined us at the AUCA Makerspace.... Read More