American University of Central Asia

AUCA-Bard is a partnership of the American University of Central Asia and Bard College. AUCA is a liberal arts style university located in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan that fosters a global reach, a commitment to the values that come with critical thinking, and an admirable record of success. Bard College is small liberal arts college located in upstate New York. The AUCA-Bard Study Abroad Program gives North American Students the opportunity to study in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.

...I have truly enjoyed the unique educational and social experience of being at AUCA; it is unlike any other place I have ever been. I have had the opportunity to learn from and alongside people from all across Central Asia, and the world. -Joshua Cole