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About AUCA
American University of Central Asia (AUCA) — private non-profit university. It is located in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. It is a modern higher education institution, established in 1993.
AUCA offers bachelor and master programs in different fields of study.
- Location
- Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
- Establishment year
- 1993
- Students
- 1,999
- Acceptance rate
- 30%

AUCA tuition fees
The academic calendar at AUCA is divided into two semesters. For convenience, tuition fees are calculated per year. At AUCA, tuition fees are equal for everyone — from 2,199 USD per year. The exact cost of programs and information on the availability of scholarships can be found on the website of the university.
It is necessary to pay attention to other costs: accommodation, transportation, study materials, food, and personal expenses.
- Academic calendar
- Semesters
- Bachelor
- 2,199USD/year
- Master
- 3,999USD/year
Study programs at AUCA
Humanities
Sociology
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
Journalism & Media
Journalism and Mass Communications
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
Arts & Humanities
Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
Television, cinema and media arts
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
Economics & Business Management
Business Administration
- Study degree
- BBA
- Study form
- Full-time
Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
Computer Science & IT
Applied Mathematics and Informatics
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
Software Engineering
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Applied Mathematics and Informatics
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Applied Geology
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Social Sciences & Management
Applied Geology
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
International and Comparative Politics
- Study form
- Full-time
Sociology
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
Other
International and Business Law
- Study degree
- LLB
- Study form
- Full-time
Economics & Business Management
Master of Business Administration
- Study degree
- MBA
- Study form
- Full-time
Law
Laws
- Study degree
- LLM
- Study form
- Full-time
Humanities
Central Asian Studies
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time
Journalism & Media
Journalism and Mass Communications
- Study form
- Full-time
Social Sciences & Management
Applied Psychology
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time
Central Asian Studies
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time
Journalism and Mass Communications
- Study form
- Full-time
Master of Business Administration
- Study degree
- MBA
- Study form
- Full-time

Bachelor degree at AUCA
Admission to the bachelor's programs is based on the results of entrance examinations. Before applying, you need to pass the IELTS or TOEFL exam. The minimum TOEFL score is 54. The IELTS score is not lower than 5.
- GPA
- 3.2
- IELTS
- 5
- TOEFL iBT
- 54
- TOEFL PBT
- 480
Master's degree at AUCA
The academic performance of a student in an undergraduate program plays an important role in the selection of candidates. In order to enroll at AUCA for a master's program, you will have to confirm knowledge of the English language. You can do this by passing the exam — IELTS or TOEFL. The minimum IELTS score for admission is 5. TOEFL — 81 or higher.
- IELTS
- 5
- TOEFL iBT
- 81
- TOEFL PBT
- 480
AUCA campus
The campus of AUCA is urban. This means that students study closely to the sights and the entire recreational infrastructure of the city. This type of campus gives students more options for internships and part-time jobs. The university has a library, in the collection of which you will find not only textbooks and scientific works, but also works of the classics, modern literature and much more. Student life at AUCA is filled with intercultural activities, as not only local students study here, but also students from abroad. The exchange of knowledge and experience, networking and new acquaintances — all this is an integral part of studenthood.
- Campus Type
- Urban
- Library
- Yes

What to do after graduation
There are several options to stay in the country after graduation. One of them is to get an offer from an employer and apply for a work visa. Read more about this on the embassy website. Look for more immigration options in our article.
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