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
Ambassador Talks Series: "The New Silk Road: Co-Creating the Future of Korea–Central Asia Partnership"
The International and Comparative Politics Department is pleased to invite you to the next Ambassador Talks with H.E. Mr. Kwangjae Kim, the Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to the Kyrgyz Republic.... Read More
“AI and Immigration Governance” Rogers Rukeba Master of Arts in Laws, AUCA
Rogers Rukeba, Master of Arts in Laws student at AUCA, presenting “AI and Immigration Governance” at the AALAU Presidents’ Forum, hosted by AUCA on 9-10 October. His talk was part of Session 1, on AI governance and institutional policy.... Read More
Интервью с Асылбеком Базарбаевичем Кожахметовым
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Academic Achievements of Our Students
On October 23, 2026, students from the Anthropology and International Development Program were recognized at the certificate award ceremony honoring students named to the President’s and Vice President’s Lists.... Read More
AUCA Librarians Attend the 14th Eurasian Academic Libraries Conference
On October 21-23, 2026, AUCA librarians Madina Kerimova and Jumagul Beketaeva participated in the 14th Eurasian Academic Libraries Conference, hosted by Nazarbayev University in Astana, Kazakhstan. The conference brought together library professionals to exchange experiences and strengthen regional collaboration.... Read More
Exploring Human Diversity Through Bioarchaeology: A Guest Lecture at AUCA
Last Wednesday, students of the Anthropology and International Development Program at the American University of Central Asia (AUCA) had the opportunity to attend a special guest lecture by Dr. Jacqueline T. Eng and Dr. Michelle Hrivnyak, bioarchaeologists from Western Michigan University. The lecture was held as part of the course Race, Human Diversity and Biology.... Read More
