Welcome to a new academic year! Vice President for Academic Affairs Chynarkul Ryskulova opened Orientation Program with an inspiring address to our incoming students — a reminder of the opportunities, challenges, and growth that await them.

The Orientation Program 2026 at AUCA commenced on Monday, August 17th, marking the beginning of an exciting journey for 511 freshmen and the entire AUCA community. The first day of the orientation program is always a memorable experience, combining entertaining activities and traditional welcoming ceremonies that set the stage for an unforgettable academic adventure.

Congratulations to our freshmen on your admission! You have worked incredibly hard, completed your entrance exams, and earned your place at the best university in Kyrgyzstan! An exciting journey awaits you, filled with new challenges, projects, and opportunities every day.

 
The Bard College Board of Trustees today announced the appointment of Executive Vice President and Vice President for Academic Affairs Jonathan Becker as acting president, as the Board of Trustees launches a comprehensive search for a new permanent leader.

Gain a deep, critical understanding of Central Asia's past and present across its social, political, economic, and cultural dimensions. MACAS introduces you to the disciplinary approaches shaping the study of the region while building real research and analytical skills.

    On April 15, 2026, students of the Organizational Behavior course, led by Professor Natalia Korosteleva, organized an exclusive Round Table with top business representatives.Experts from completely different fields gathered at one table: transportation, consulting, finance, and healthcare.

In this interview, Srdjan Uljevic, Assistant Professor at the AUCA GenEd Faculty , shares his perspective on the importance of building a strong academic foundation before pursuing studies abroad. Drawing on his interdisciplinary teaching experience, he discusses the challenges students often face when moving overseas immediately after high school and emphasizes the value of completing undergraduate education in a familiar cultural and social environment.

On February 14, Valentine’s Day, AUCA hosted Open Doors Day, welcoming prospective students and their parents to explore academic opportunities and experience the university’s vibrant atmosphere.

Anthropology Field Sessions 
On November 28,the Anthropology Field Sessions took place, during which students presented the results of their fieldwork.The presentations covered a wide range of topics—from the nuances of Kyrgyz wedding traditions to cemeteries as visual archives, and from the cultural roles of tea and coffee in Istanbul to archaeological findings from the Saka period and the Bronze Age.

Jonathan Becker, Member of the AUCA Board of Trustees and former President of AUCA, together with Zarlasht Sarmast, has published an article exploring the growing role of displaced and refugee students in international higher education.