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Американский Университет в Центральной Азии - АУЦА -

ИНСТРУКЦИЯ ПО ПОДАЧЕ ЗАЯВКИ НА ОБМЕН

Погрузитесь в уникальный опыт развития в сердце Кыргызстана. АУЦА открывает перед вами захватывающую возможность работать в одной из самых динамично развивающихся стран мира. Здесь, среди горных пейзажей и богатой культуры, вы сможете проводить исследования, о которых мечтаете, обучаясь на курсах на английском языке и зарабатывая кредиты, которые пригодятся в вашем образовательном пути.

Если ваша душа стремится к открытию новых горизонтов в самой молодой демократии нашего времени, мы сделаем всё, чтобы ваше присутствие здесь стало реальностью. Просто следуйте приведённым ниже инструкциям, чтобы начать ваше путешествие в АУЦА.

Примечание: Для студентов североамериканских университетов, желающих подать заявку на программу обмена в АУЦА, важно помнить, что сделать это можно только через Студенты из других уголков мира могут подать заявку через свои учебные заведения или самостоятельно, следуя приведённым указаниям. Чтобы узнать больше о партнёрских университетах АУЦА, и откройте двери к новым возможностям.

Крайний срок подачи заявок для студентов программы Бард на весенний семестр 2017 года — 1 ноября 2017 года. Для осеннего семестра 2017 года и академического года 2017-2018 в АУЦА — 1 апреля 2018 года.

Крайний срок для других международных студентов обмена, приезжающих из партнёрских и непартнёрских школ АУЦА на весенний семестр 2017 года, — 20 ноября 2017 года.

ПЕРЕЧЕНЬ ДОКУМЕНТОВ ДЛЯ ПОДАЧИ ЗАЯВОК:

AUCA APPLICATION

  • Fill out the or send the and supporting documents to:
    • AUCA Office of Admissions
      7/6Aaly TokombaevSt., Room G20
      Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic720060
      Telephone: (+996312) 915-000 (ext. 406)
      Email:

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

  • Please state your reasons for applying to the chosen program of the ֱ, and how your studies at AUCA will contribute toward your life goals; also tell us what you feel most enthusiastic about and whether this has influenced your life in any way. Limit your statement of purpose to 700 words. Please attach your statement of purpose to this application.

*Note: Exchange students nominated by AUCA-partner Universities Coordinators are not required to submit Statement of Purpose.

UNIVERSITY TRANSCRIPT

  • Official copies (notarized photocopies) of current university transcripts / marksheets
    • Upon arrival to the university,the document issued by the foreign academic institution and its notarized Russian translation (including transcripts / marksheets) must besubmitted to the Ministry for Education of the Kyrgyz Republic in order to confirm the level and content of study completed. The Ministry willissue a certificate recognizing the applicant’s education, which should be submitted to the Office of Admissions to be kept on file).

PASSPORT COPY AND PHOTOS

  • Copy of passport information pages and for non-Kyrgyz citizens living in Kyrgyzstan, a copy of the Kyrgyz Republic visa page (international students must check in with the International Student Office (room 128) within 2 days of arrival to submit copies of their Kyrgyz Visa andcomplete Ministry of Internal Affairs registration paperwork).
  • 4 color passport-style photographs (3 x 4 cm – white background)

MEDICAL CERTIFICATE

  • Medical certificate, confirming all vaccinations and immunizations as well as health screenings for Tuberculosis (for applicants from the CIS,the Medical certificate is known as the Form 086-Y)
  • Medical certificate, confirming the test for HIV and screening for Syphilis.
  • Medical certificate, confirming the test for Malaria (a must for students planning to reside at the Dorm).
  • Medical certificate, confirming the test for Rubella and Measles IgG and IgM ( if didn't get vaccinated or lost a vaccination card)

STUDENT VISA APPLICATION

  • All international students should start their visa application to the Kyrgyz Republic no later than 30 days prior to their arrival. AUCA provides letters of support for all students who require it. Visa procedures differ greatly depending on your country of citizenship. To learn what kind of visa you will need to study at AUCA, follow the link: .

COURSE REGISTRATION

  • Students must fill out a course registration form and submit it to the Office of the Registrar by the application deadline to be enrolled at AUCA for the desired semester. Visiting/exchange students can take any courses listed in the ֱ catalogue, given that course prerequisite conditions are met, where necessary. The maximum allowable number of course credits a visiting/exchange student may take is 18 per semester (according to old credit system) and 30 per semester (according to new ECTS credit system).

COST

  • Tuition for all exchange students will be the same as for AUCA undergraduate students: $100 per one credit. Students fromwill be responsible only for their home university tuition. Financial aid is available only in extreme circumstances.
  • To proceed with payment, a student will need to be present in AUCA. The student chooses courses, registers them at the Office of the Registrar by filling the and brings his/her Study Card with selected courses to the AUCA Office of Finance. Once received an invoice for payment from the Office of Finance, the student needs to pay for the coursesto the bank. The Office of Finance will givethe student the bank detail information. You are strongly advisedto keep receipts for any payments done to the AUCA until you leave AUCA.
  • In addition, semester-long exchange students can choose an option to reside at AUCA Dormitory or rent an apartment. You are strongly advised to reserve a place at the school Dormitory as early as possible. For more information about AUCA Dormitory, please, visit the school . If you want to rent the appartment, please search local websites of renting, such as and (resources are in Russian).

TRANSFER OF CREDITS:

The ֱ holds its courses in ECTS (European Credit Transfer System). The typical fall/spring semester schedule includes 30 academic credits. Typically, one course consists of six credits, and it implies that classes meet twice a week.

In most cases, students must get pre-approval of their courses by their home institution’s Registrar to be sure that they will meet therequirements at their home institution. The AUCA Registrar serves as the advisor to visiting students and will help them plan their program.

All exchange students are entitled to receive transcripts, unless special conditions apply as may be the case with special programs and institutional agreements. A transcript of your coursework will be sent directly from the AUCA Registrar’s Office to your home institution.

EXPECTATIONS AND RIGHTS:

Exchange students have access to all the student services that are available to AUCA students and are expected to abide by the

CHANGING ACADEMIC STATUS:

If an exchange student decides to obtain a degree at AUCA he/she must re-apply as a degree seeking student and follow the standard conditions for admission as a full-time student as per the Admission Policy of the academic year in which he/she applies to the degree program. No more than 36 credit hours earned at AUCA as an exchange student may be counted toward a degree program at AUCA without grades. Only credits for courses with grades higher than “C” can be transferred. Credits earned at other universities can be transferred to AUCA as per the transfer policy.

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7/6 Aaly Tokombaev Street
Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic720060

Тел.: +996 (312) 915000 + Вн.
Факс:+996 (312) 915 028