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Welcome to ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ

Where multinational students and experienced

professors come together to forge a brighter future

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Founded in 1993, ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ develops future leaders for the democratic transformation of Central Asia. ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ is an international, multi-disciplinary learning community in the American liberal arts tradition. ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ 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 ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ at this critical time. ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ 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.â€

ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ HIGHLIGHTS

Faculty Knowledge Summit 2026

We are thrilled to announce theÌýFacultyÌýKnowledgeÌýSummitÌý2026: Bridging Research and Education. The event will be on April 24, 2026, from 9:00 to 15:30 at ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ.Ìý Ìý The Faculty Knowledge Summit 2026 is an event celebrating research and academic innovation through presentations, sharing teaching practices, and discussing findings of research papers that ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ faculty are implementing as part of their research agenda.... Read More

The School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London PUBLIC LECTURE

Ìý Ìý The School of Oriental and African StudiesÌýonce 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 ÂÌñ»»ÆÞÌý

On April 11, 2026, ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ 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 ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ GenEd Faculty

In this interview, Srdjan Uljevic, Assistant Professor at the ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ 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

Ìý 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 ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ 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 ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ — Sagynbek Orunbaev and Baktyiar Asanov — held a productive meeting with representatives from the International Water Management Institute.... Read More