UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ASIA

A private, not-for-profit, secular university, UCA was founded in 2000 through an International Treaty signed by the Presidents of Tajikistan, the Kyrgyz Republic, and Kazakhstan, and His Late Highness the Aga Khan, ratified by their respective parliaments and registered with the United Nations. In addition, UCA brings with it the broader commitment and partnership of the Aga Khan Development Network, one of the largest private development agencies in the world... UCA aims to maintain balanced representation within each academic major, including by gender, regional representation, as well as from urban and rural areas. During the admissions selection process, minimum quotas are maintained to accept 85% of applicants from Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Kazakhstan; and 15% international applicants... UCA provides the environment and opportunities for students to succeed. Its unique and flexible high-level education system, as well as a rich student life experience, makes learning exciting..

Also known as: UCA

Primary location: Bishkek