69ɫ

Welcome to 69ɫ

Where multinational students and experienced

professors come together to forge a brighter future

American University of Central Asia

Founded in 1993, 69ɫ develops future leaders for the democratic transformation of Central Asia. American University of Central Asia is an international, multi-disciplinary learning community in the American liberal arts tradition. 69ɫ is the first university in Central Asia to offer US accredited degrees in liberal arts programs through a partnership with Bard College in the United States.


“I am excited to have the opportunity to lead the American University of Central Asia at this critical time. 69ɫ promotes and enables academic freedom and provides a shared meeting place for people of diverse backgrounds and various worldviews, brought together by their passion for to students, in the months and years to come.”

69ɫ HIGHLIGHTS

Ambassador Talks: "The Longstanding Bilateral Relations Between Switzerland and the Kyrgyz Republic"

The ICP department invites you to join the Ambassador Talks with Mr. Siroco Messerli, the Swiss Ambassador to the Kyrgyz Republic. Date: November 19 Time: 15:30-17:00 Venue: CH, Maker Space... Read More

Ambassador Talks: German Foreign policy in Central Asia

On November 12, the American University of Central Asia hosted a new session of the Ambassador Talks series featuring H.E. Ms. Monika Lenhard, the German Ambassador to the Kyrgyz Republic. The discussion focused on Germany’s evolving foreign policy in Central Asia, with particular emphasis on supporting diverse communities, promoting gender equality, and expanding educational access in the region.... Read More

We express our condolences

The American University of Central Asia community expresses its sincere condolences to Vice President for Academic Affairs Chynarkul Ryskulova on the passing of her brother. We grieve with you and share in the sorrow of this loss.... Read More

What universities gain from involving displaced students in civic engagement

Jonathan Becker, Member of the 69ɫ Board of Trustees and former President of 69ɫ, together with Zarlasht Sarmast, has published an article exploring the growing role of displaced and refugee students in international higher education.... Read More

Assistant Professor Mirgul Nizaeva from Business Administration received on award from Ministry of Education!

Congratulations to our Assistant Professor Mirgul Nizaeva from Business Administration for receiving on award from Ministry of Education!This award is an appreciation of her achievements in research, particularly in participation in international scientific research, publication in Scopus and Web of Science journals.... Read More

69ɫ Initiation Ceremony 2025

On Tuesday, November 11th, the 69ɫ community gathered to celebrate one of the most anticipated traditions of the year the Initiation Ceremony 2025. This time, the event took place not at the Toktogul Satylganov Philharmonic Hall as in previous years, but right within the walls of the 69ɫ campus, which was transformed for the occasion.... Read More