UCA campuses are located in Naryn, Kyrgyzstan, and Khorog, Tajikistan. Classes are full-time, with on-campus accommodation required, ensuring full immersion in an English-language environment.

UCA's campus in Kazakhstan is not yet open, and no construction date has been set.

To be admitted, you must submit an application and pass our internal exams.

Full scholarships are available for citizens of Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, and Tajikistan. Full scholarships are awarded for excellent performance on the entrance tests in mathematics and English, or for winning (first place in mathematics or English) in the national Olympiad, provided that the applicant has passed the internal entrance stages. A full scholarship is also awarded to holders of a gold certificate in the National Testing (ORT), provided that the applicant has passed the UCA internal stages.

Taking into account discounts, the average cost of tuition at UCA is approximately $1,400 per year. This includes all expenses: tuition, accommodation, five meals a day, a laptop, course materials, internships, health insurance, and individual mentoring.

UCA offers four popular programs: Computer Science and Communications and Media in Naryn, Kyrgyzstan, and Global Economics and Earth and Environmental Sciences in Khorog, Tajikistan.

UCA does not offer test preparation courses.

Studies at UCA are conducted in English.

Yes, all students studying at UCA are provided with dormitory accommodation.

UCA graduates have broad employment and further education prospects. They work for international and regional companies such as the Aga Khan Foundation, the World Bank, and the OSCE, and continue their education at prestigious universities abroad, and implement their own projects and startups.

Applications to UCA are submitted online through the university's official website at https://admissions.ucentralasia.org/apply/stage-1/. Applicants must register in the system, complete the application form, upload the required documents, and take an entrance test in mathematics and English.

UCA's application process will begin on October 1, 2025, and will close on February 14, 2026.

To apply online to UCA, you must attach the following documents:

1) a passport or ID card; 2) one current photograph (taken no more than three months ago); 3) academic transcripts for the last three years of study (mandatory for international students only).

All other documents (certificate, references) must be submitted at the time of admission.

UCA provides students with extensive opportunities for practical experience, including mandatory internships during their studies, participation in research projects, and academic exchanges with international partners. Students can participate in semester-long exchanges at universities in Asia, Canada, and Europe (such as the University of Cambridge), participate in summer schools and cultural programs, and take joint online courses with international students.

Yes, you must submit an application and complete all admissions steps along with other applicants. Credit transfer is possible, but is considered on a case-by-case basis, provided that your academic results are at least 80% consistent and the educational institution is accredited.

UCA awards two diplomas: a national diploma from the country where the campus is located (Kyrgyzstan or Tajikistan) and a UCA diploma. The university is currently in the process of obtaining international accreditation, and the issued documents confirm the completion of higher education and allow graduates to continue their studies or build careers abroad.

A UCA diploma is accredited in Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan, meets international academic standards, and paves the way for graduates to pursue master's degrees and employment worldwide.

UCA supports students from rural areas through financial aid and grants. The university is committed to ensuring equal access to quality education for talented students, regardless of their location.

No, you cannot enroll after 9th grade. To study at UCA, you must have completed the full course of high school and have a transcript available by the time of admission.

Yes, UCA accepts students from all countries. Anyone can apply, and upon admission, students must provide a high school diploma.

Yes, UCA provides financial support to all students. Full grants are awarded for excellent results on the entrance exams in mathematics and English or for winning the national Olympiad. Partial grants are awarded based on family financial situation. Grants and scholarships are included in the financial aid award and are not paid directly to students in cash.

Yes, on-campus housing is mandatory. This ensures full immersion in the academic and English-language environment, and creates optimal conditions for studying, socialising, and participating in extracurricular activities.