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Mary Schweitzer Scholarship for Excellence in Anthropology welcomes applications from promising students of Anthropology Department at AUCA. The aim of this scholarship is to support students who show commitment to and excellence in anthropology.

The American University of Central Asia signed a memorandum of understanding with the University of Chandigarh, a leading university in India, located in the state of Punjab. AUCA’s Vice President and Chief Operation Officer, Dr. Chingiz Shamshiev and Vice Chancellor of the Chandigarh Unniversity, Dr. Rajinder Singh Bawa put their signatures on the document on Wednesday, September 12.

To overcome challenges of learning to express herself, these are the experiences of AUCA senior student Aian Kadyrova during her exchange semester in Bard College, Annandale, New York. Read Aian’s story here:

Originally from Krasnodar, Russia, she graduated from department of Modern Greek Philology of the Kuban State University. Last year she taught English language courses at the Continuing Education Center. In the following interview, Anna talks about teaching and opportunities related to Greek courses.

Law Division 2nd year students Bakai Abdykul uulu and Aigerim Egemberdieva, have participated in Nuremberg International Criminal Law Moot Court 2018 which took place at Justice Palace’s courtroom 600 from July 25 to July 29, where Nuremberg tribunal was established. 

Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan – September 2, 2018 – The Board of Trustees of the American University of Central Asia announced today the appointment of Jonathan Becker, the Executive Vice President and Vice President for Academic Affairs at Bard College, as the new acting President of the University. Dr. Becker has been a trustee of AUCA since 2009 and has led its historic collaboration with Bard College.

A second annual workshop organized by the Department of Central Eurasian Studies, Indiana University, and Central Asian Studies Institute, AUCA, took place on August 29-31, 2018 at the School of Global and International Studies (SGIS) Indiana University Bloomington, Indiana, USA.

A second annual workshop  organized by the Department of Central Eurasian Studies, Indiana University, and Central Asian Studies Institute, AUCA, will take place on August 29-31, 2018

Welcome and congratulations on your acceptance to the American University of Central Asia. We are thrilled that you will be joining our AUCA family!

The American University of Central Asia (AUCA) is delighted to announce keynote speakers for Nomadism, Mobilities and Media international conference, which will be held at AUCA, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, August 29-30, 2018.