About Asia International University
Asia International University (AIU), located in the historic city of Bukhara, Uzbekistan, is committed to transforming the city into a vibrant 21st-century hub of higher education, research, and innovation. Inspired by Bukhara’s legacy as a renowned center of learning during the Islamic Golden Age—home to legendary scholars like Avicenna and al-Khwarizmi—AIU aims to restore its status as a global crossroads of knowledge and culture.
Today, AIU serves over 23,000 students, including more than 100 international students from across the globe. With 5 modern campuses, state-of-the-art facilities, and on-campus dormitories, the university offers a dynamic environment for academic excellence and personal growth.
We strive to create a diverse, inclusive academic community that nurtures curiosity, innovation, and ambition—preparing students not just for successful careers, but for impactful, purpose-driven lives.
About Asia International University
Asia International University (AIU), located in the historic city of Bukhara, Uzbekistan, is committed to transforming the city into a vibrant 21st-century hub of higher education, research, and innovation. Inspired by Bukhara’s legacy as a renowned center of learning during the Islamic Golden Age—home to legendary scholars like Avicenna and al-Khwarizmi—AIU aims to restore its status as a global crossroads of knowledge and culture.
Today, AIU serves over 23,000 students, including more than 100 international students from across the globe. With 5 modern campuses, state-of-the-art facilities, and on-campus dormitories, the university offers a dynamic environment for academic excellence and personal growth.
We strive to create a diverse, inclusive academic community that nurtures curiosity, innovation, and ambition—preparing students not just for successful careers, but for impactful, purpose-driven lives.
Available programmes
University information
General
Cost of Living
Accommodation
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University Dormitory: $30–$60 per month (shared room, basic facilities)
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Private Apartment: $150–$250 per month (1-bedroom apartment in city center or close to campus)
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Shared Flat (with roommates): $80–$130 per month per person
Food and Groceries
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Groceries (monthly): $50–$100
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Student Cafeteria Meals: $1–$2 per meal
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Eating Out (mid-range restaurant): $4–$7 per meal
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Street food / local cafes: $1–$3
Transportation
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Public Transport (bus, minibus): ~$0.15 per ride
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Monthly Pass: ~$8
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Taxi (short ride): $1–$2
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Yandex Go / InDrive (app-based): often used and cheap
Lifestyle Monthly Cost (USD) Budget (dorm, home-cooked meals) $150–$200 Moderate (shared flat, mix of eating out) $250–$350 Comfortable (private flat, dining out, leisure) $400–$500
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Tuition fees
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Domestic (Out of State)
International
Scholarships
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