The University of Central Asia (UCA) celebrated a major milestone on 20 June with the graduation of its sixth cohort of undergraduate students at the University’s residential campuses in Naryn, Kyrgyzstan, and Khorog, Tajikistan. The occasion also marked the University’s 25th anniversary, celebrating a quarter century of advancing education, research, and development across Central Asia.
As the University of Central Asia celebrated the graduation of the Class of 2026 and brought its Silver Jubilee year to a close, the Naryn and Khorog campuses came together for the annual Awards Nights—a cherished tradition held on the eve of Graduation that recognises the outstanding achievements of students and the vibrant community that supports them.
As the Class of 2026 prepares to embark on the next chapter of their lives, they leave behind more than academic achievements, friendships, and memories. They leave a legacy of generosity.
Through the 2026 Graduating Class Gift Campaign, graduating students, alumni, faculty, and staff from UCA's School of Arts and Sciences (SAS) came together to raise USD 3,440 in support of the SAS Scholarship Fund, helping future students access the same transformative educational opportunities that shaped their own journeys.
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As a student at the University of Central Asia's Naryn Campus, Alfia Zholdosheva became a driving force behind some of the university's most impactful student initiatives, from leading Enactus UCA and organising TEDxUCA to launching Shamdan, a youth empowerment initiative that reached hundreds of young people across the Naryn region.
Shahnoza Fazlonshoeva grew up in a hazard-prone area of Tajikistan, and witnessed firsthand how closely people's lives are connected to the environment around them. This experience inspired her to pursue a degree in Earth and Environmental Sciences at the University of Central Asia.
When choosing a university, Yasmina Alibekova was drawn to the University of Central Asia's mission of contributing to the development of the region through education, research, and community engagement. Throughout her years at UCA's Khorog Campus, Yasmina became deeply involved in student leadership and community-building initiatives.
When choosing a university, Yasmina Alibekova was drawn to the University of Central Asia's mission of contributing to the development of the region through education, research, and community engagement. Throughout her years at UCA's Khorog Campus, Yasmina became deeply involved in student leadership and community-building initiatives.
