Applications are open for the Spring 2026 Bard-AUCA Study Abroad Program in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan! Hosted by the American University of Central Asia (AUCA), a Bard College dual-degree partner since 2009, the program invites undergraduate students to spend a semester studying in an international liberal arts setting at one of Central Asia’s leading institutions.
Please find the program details below. Also, please feel free to share with students who may be interested. Questions are welcome at torlova@bard.edu.
Spring 2026 Bard-AUCA Study Abroad Program
January 5 - May 23, 2026
Deadline: November 1, 2025.
For more information and to apply visit the website.
The Bard-AUCA study abroad program provides students a chance to engage deeply with the languages, cultures, and politics of Central Asia while living and studying in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. With coursework in fields such as Anthropology, Central Asian Studies, Political Science, and regional languages, the program is especially fitting for students interested in the post-Soviet space. Russian language development is supported across all levels, and students can choose one of three academic tracks based on their academic goals and language proficiency:
Beginning Russian Language Track
Intermediate/Advanced Russian Language Track*
Liberal Arts Track
*Students with at least one year of college level Russian can apply for the Intermediate and Advanced Russian Language Track.
Key aspects of the program include:
One-week Russian Intensive
Russian Language Courses
Russian-speaking Home-Stays
Enrollment in 2-5 academic courses
Additional program highlights:
Cultural program
Support from peer tutors
Student clubs, extracurricular activities, and civic engagement projects
Volunteering and internship opportunities
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