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Founded in 1993, ñ develops future leaders for the democratic transformation of Central Asia. ñ is an international, multi-disciplinary learning community in the American liberal arts tradition. ñ 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.
“I am excited to have the opportunity to lead the ñ at this critical time. ñ promotes and enables academic freedom and provides a shared meeting place for people of diverse backgrounds and various worldviews, brought together by their passion for to students, in the months and years to come.”
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The School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London PUBLIC LECTURE
The School of Oriental and African Studiesonce again hosted its annual research conference, bringing together scholars to present and discuss their latest academic findings. The event continues to serve as an important platform for critical dialogue on key socio-political and cultural developments in Central Asia and beyond.... Read More
Digital Humanities 2026 Symposium at ñ
On April 11, 2026, ñ hosted the second Digital Humanities Symposium , bringing together over 50 faculty and students from 10 universities in Bishkek and the regions. ... Read More
Interview with Srdjan Uljevic, Assistant professor at the ñ GenEd Faculty
In this interview, Srdjan Uljevic, Assistant Professor at the ñ GenEd Faculty , shares his perspective on the importance of building a strong academic foundation before pursuing studies abroad. Drawing on his interdisciplinary teaching experience, he discusses the challenges students often face when moving overseas immediately after high school and emphasizes the value of completing undergraduate education in a familiar cultural and social environment.... Read More
ICP Ambassador Talks with Seval Guzelkilinc, International Federation of Red Cross
As part of the university’s ongoing efforts to engage students with global humanitarian initiatives, a guest lecture was delivered by Seval, a representative of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement in Central Asia.... Read More
ESCS ñ Faculty Meeting with IWMI Experts to Strengthen Regional Water Collaboration
On March 31, 2026, faculty members of the Environmental Science and Climate Studies (ESCS) Department at ñ — Sagynbek Orunbaev and Baktyiar Asanov — held a productive meeting with representatives from the International Water Management Institute.... Read More
Seniors’ Night and Pizza Party
On March 26, the ñ Library, Academic Advising Center, and Center for Teaching, Learning and Technology hosted the “Seniors’ Night and Pizza Party”. The event was designed to help senior and master’s students reflect on their academic journey and receive support for the final stage of their studies.... Read More
