American University of Central Asia - Study Abroad Programs

  Kyrgyzstan

Bishkek

Term: Academic Year, Fall, Spring, Summer 
Dates: Please inquire for specific dates

Description: 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 fosters sensitivity to the region's rich traditions and adaptability for its demoncratic development.

Based on the American liberal arts college model, we have a credit-hour system and a commitment to freedom of expression and inquiry and academic honesty.

We have 1,305 students with 527 men and 778 women from 19 countries: Afghanistan, Belarus, China, France, Germany, Great Britain, Iran, Israel, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Russia, South Korea, Sweden, Tajikistan, Turkey, Turkmenistan, USA and Uzbekistan.

With one faculty member for every nine students, our students get a lot of personal attention. Our international faculty totals 227.

AUCA sits in the heart of Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan, a city in the shadows of mountains, our campus is surrounded by parks. We are near the city's government building, libraries, museums and theatres. Neighboring art galleries, cafes, shops add to AUCA's cosmopolitan atmosphere.

Highlights: AUCA Programs

Preparatory Program: Computer Basics, English, Russian, Math, Study Skills and TOEFL Preparation.

Undergraduate Majors: American Studies, Business Administration, Anthropology, Economics, European Studies, International and Comparative Politics, Journalism, Law, Psychology, Sociology, and Software Engineering.

Selected Minors: Comparative Literature, Public Administration, Teaching English as a Second Language Translation and Interpretation (English), Translation (Spanish).

Modern Foreign Languages: Arabic, Chinese, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Kyrgyz, Russian, Spanish and Turkish.

Graduate Program: Master's in Business Administration.

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Minimum Education: High School

Cost in US$: USD 2439 per semester

* Undergraduate Studies 2009/2010: 195,150 KG Soms (USD 4878) per year/ 97,575 KG Soms (USD 2439) per semester

* Graduate (MBA) Studies 2009/2010: 206,000 KG Soms (USD 5150) per year/ 103,000 KG Soms (USD 2575) per semester

DISCLAIMER: Tuition is due in Kyrgyz Soms at the set amounts listed above. US Dollar equivalent is based on an exchange rate of 40 KG Soms / 1 USD, and is only given as an estimate.

Experience Required: yes

Study at AUCA requires students to have basic English proficiency. Non-native English speakers must submit either the official TOEFL or IELTS exam to prove English proficiency.

This Program is open to American, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African and Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Kyrgyzstan Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Essay
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Phone Interview

Typically The Application Process Time is 2 Months

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Job and Internship Network

American University of Central Asia's Mission Statement: Our Mission: American University of Central Asia is an international, multi-disciplinary learning community in the American liberal arts tradition that develops enlightened and impassioned leaders for the democratic transformation of Central Asia. Our Values: American University of Central Asia values responsible freedom in the search for truth and justice. We are honest, self-critical, and respectful. We cherish critical inquiry and investigative learning both for their own sake and for the development of an open, diverse and just society that suits the region in which we learn and serve.

Year Founded: 1997