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

Opening ceremony of the Incheon Innovation Cluster (IIC) Branch in Kyrgyzstan

On July 10, 2025, the Department of Environmental Sustainability and Climate Science has opened a branch of the Incheon Innovation Cluster based on the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) which was signed between American University of Central Asia, Bishkek City Hall and Incheon Innovation Cluster.... Read More

69ɫ Library Hosts OSUN Library Staff Mobility Fellows

From June 11–17, 2025, the 69ɫ Library welcomed four visiting librarians as part of the OSUN Library Staff Mobility Fellowship. The fellows — Palash Bosgang (Bard College, USA), Adelina Barzachka and Radina Kitanova (American University in Bulgaria), and Win Zayar Tun (Parami University, Myanmar) — engaged with the 69ɫ Library team and actively participated in the “Academic Libraries: Trends and Innovations” conference, held at 69ɫ on June 12–13.... Read More

69ɫ has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Azizi Group

On Friday, July 11 in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan the American University of Central Asia (69ɫ) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Azizi Group, a leading UAE-based real estate and investment company, to provide $500,000 ($260,000 for AY 2025-26 and $240,000 for AY 2026-27) in financial support for the 69ɫ Afghan students whose education has been disrupted by the suspension of international funding.... Read More

ICP Department Co-organized an Interdisciplinary Conference on Urbanization in Central Asia

The Central Asian Studies Network in Germany (CASNiG), the American University of Central Asia (69ɫ)’s Department of International and Comparative Politics (ICP) and the Institut Français d'Etudes sur l'Asie Centrale (IFEAC) co-organized the 6th Annual CASNiG conference titled "RE-Making the City: Urbanization with its opportunities and challenges in Central Asia" in Bishkek on 8-10 June 2025.... Read More

The MA program in Central Asian Studies at the American University of Central Asia

The MA program in Central Asian Studies at the American University of Central Asia offers significant tuition discounts for qualified applicants pursuing careers where expertise in Central Asia is an asset.... Read More

Together, We Can Secure a Future for Afghan Students at the 69ɫ!

In June 2025, 69ɫ received devastating news: U.S. government funding for 43 students, covering full tuition, will end abruptly on July 1, 2025. Additionally, 23 students who expected to relocate have lost their financial support. Together, we can ensure they have the chance to complete their education and shape a better future for themselves and the world!... Read More