On September 24, 2026, the American University of Central Asia hosted Dr. Zhanibek Arynov, Assistant Professor at Nazarbayev University, for a presentation titled “Tracing Central Asian Regionalism through High-Level Political Interactions.

We cordially invite you to a meeting with Muratbek Abakirovich Azymbakiev, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Kyrgyz Republic to the Swiss Confederation.

 

The Department of International and Comparative Politics kindly invites you to the public lecture "Tracing Central Asian Regionalism through High-Level Political Interactions" 

Please sign up at this link.

A new academic year has arrived, and with it, the familiar buzz of energy that only comes when our campus fills up again. To every returning student, welcome back — we hope you carry with you the friendships, lessons, and memories from last year as you step into new challenges.

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.

      On April 29th, the International and Comparative Politics Department hosted its Public Lecture Series with Dr. Ruslan Rakhimov, Rector of the Diplomatic Academy of Kyrgyzstan, for a talk on training diplomats between national priorities and global demands.

 
On June 1, the Sustainable AUCA initiative hosted the Closing Ceremony of the School Students’ Environmental Leadership Program at Elm Grove (Karagacheva Grove). The event took place at the AUCA Makerspace and brought together students, educators, environmental leaders, and project partners to celebrate the achievements of the program’s participants.

Department of International and Comparative Politics kindly invites you to the ICP Public Lecture Series with Dr. Ruslan Rakhimov, The Rector of the Diplomatic Academy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic The registration is required at this link The event is open only to AUCA Community members.

 

 
ICP Ambassador Talks with H.E. Edoardo Crisafulli: Cultural Diplomacy in a Changing World
 
On April 10, the CH Maker Space at the American University of Central Asia (AUCA) hosted an engaging session within the ICP Ambassador Talks series titled Cultural Diplomacy.

    The School of Oriental and African Studies once again hosted its annual research conference, bringing together scholars to present and discuss their latest academic findings. The event continues to serve as an important platform for critical dialogue on key socio-political and cultural developments in Central Asia and beyond.