International Office
The International Office provides leadership in the pursuit of academic excellence through international cooperation and strategic partnerships. It coordinates and facilitates all relevant cooperation and strategic opportunities in line with UCA's mission of developing mountain societies.
"What we are doing here will be a valuable example of international cooperation for the future not only here in the region, but also for people far beyond the region."
His Highness the Aga Khan, UCA Naryn Campus Inauguration Ceremony, Naryn, Kyrgyzstan, October 19, 2016
The work of the International Office falls under four broad areas of operation:
- Strategy and Consultation
Facilitating academic and strategic partnerships across the university in teaching, research and learning - Institutional Strengthening
Working with UCA's School of Arts and Sciences, Graduate School of Development, School of Professional and Continuing Education, as well as University departments to identify, strengthen and support implementation of opportunities and collaborations - Maintain Global Relevance
Participating in events to promote social and economic development in Central Asia, encouraging cross-cultural understanding, fostering flow of ideas in university education as well as adopting best practice in line with international quality standards across the university - Graduate, Doctoral and Postdoctoral Studies
Providing leadership in academic development through the Central Asian Faculty Development Programme (CAFDP)
