American University of Central Asia

Founded in 1993, AUCA develops future leaders for the democratic transformation of Central Asia. The American University of Central Asia is an international, multi-disciplinary learning community in the American liberal arts tradition. Its curriculum includes the Preparatory Program (New Generation Academy), fifteen undergraduate programs, and ten graduate programs. In addition to its top-flight academic programs, AUCA is committed to freedom of expression, critical inquiry, and academic honesty. 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. In addition to Bard, AUCA maintains partnerships with a number of universities and organizations worldwide.

AUCA serves Central Asia, where young democracies are emerging in nation-states accustomed to more restrictive forms of governance. We develop the skills and the attitude of mind that foster sensitivity to the region’s rich traditions and adaptability for its democratic development. Proud of the success of our 4000 graduates, on our 25th anniversary as an independent learning community we launched a plan for academic development designed to enable our University to soar to a new level of excellence.