IAU-001725
https://www.whed.net/institutions/IAU-001725
Kyrgyzstan
General Information
Private
Founded 1993 as the Kyrgyz-American School (KAS) within the Kyrgyz State National University (KSNU). By President decree, became the American University in Kyrgyzstan (AUK) 1997, an independent institution. Acquired current title 2002
High school certificate, entrance exam (English language proficiency test, essay, math exam)
National:Bachelor degree, 7,350 per annum; Master degree, 7,700 per annum, except for Master of Arts in Central Asian Studies, 10,000 (USD)
English
Ministry of Science, Higher Education and Innovations; Agency for Quality Assurance in Education “EdNet”; Agency for Accreditation of Educational Programs and Organizations (AAEPO)
co-ed
Officers
Head : Timothy O’Connor
Job title:President
Senior Administrative Officer : Chyngyz Shamshiev
Job title:Vice-President, Chief Operating Officer
International Relations Officer : Aselia Umetalieva Aselia Umetalieva
Job title:Head of International Students Office
Divisions
Department/Division : Applied Sciences
Fields of study:Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Economics, Environmental Studies, Software Engineering, Sustainable Development
Department/Division : Arts, Humanities and Communication
Fields of study:Asian Studies, Cinema and Television, Communication Arts, Journalism, Mass Communication, Media Studies
Department/Division : Law
Fields of study:Commercial Law, International Law, Law
Department/Division : Social Sciences
Fields of study:Anthropology, Comparative Politics, Development Studies, International Relations and Diplomacy, Political Sciences, Psychology, Sociology, Teacher Training
School : Entrepreneurship and Business Administration
Fields of study:Business Administration
Degrees
Bakalavr
Fields of study:Anthropology, Applied Mathematics, Business Administration, Cinema and Television, Communication Arts, Comparative Law, Comparative Politics, Development Studies, Economics, Environmental Studies, International Law, International Relations and Diplomacy, Journalism, Mass Communication, Media Studies, Political Sciences, Psychology, Sociology, Software Engineering, Sustainable Development
Magistr
Fields of study:Anthropology, Asian Studies, Business Administration, Economics, Law, Psychology, Sociology, Teacher Training
Also MBA. Collaborative partnership that, from 2011 onwards, grants Bard College (NY, USA) Bachelor of Arts degrees to eligible AUCA students
Academic Periodicals
Business Seminar Bulletin
Updated on 19-06-2026


