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<p>Founded in 1993, AUCA 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. AUCA 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.</p>                <br>
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                        <div class="high-subtitle">On March 31, the AUCA Economics Department organized a meeting with Ilias Suvanov, a graduate of AUCA and MIT.During the meeting, he shared his personal story, explaining how he first became involved with AUCA and how, at the beginning of his academic journey, he could not have imagined where it would lead him.... Read More</div>
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                        <div class="high-subtitle"> The Organizing Committee of theInternational Issyk-Kul Forum – 40is looking for proactive, language-skilled interns to join our coordination team for the upcoming forum, scheduled forJune 18–21, 2026.... Read More</div>
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