ООО University of Central Asia
About the University of Central Asia
The University of Central Asia (UCA) was founded in 2000 as a private, not for profit, secular university through an International Treaty signed by the Presidents of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan, and His Late Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan IV; ratified by their respective parliaments and registered with the United Nations. The Presidents are the Patrons of the University and His Highness Prince Rahim Aga Khan V is the Chancellor. UCA’s mission is to promote the social and economic development of Central Asia, particularly its mountain communities, by offering an internationally recognised standard of higher education and becoming a leading research university in the region and internationally. UCA brings with it the broader commitment and partnership of the Aga Khan Development Network.
For more information: www.ucentralasia.org
Career Growth & Professional Development
Career development and promotion opportunities for both academic and non-academic staff:
- Opportunities for internal mobility across departments and campuses
- Professional development workshops and training
- Exposure to international best practices
- Cross‑functional collaboration with global teams
Working at UCA means building a career with purpose and long‑term growth.
Stability, Credibility & Regional Impact
As part of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), UCA offers stability, strong governance, and a reputation for excellence. Employees join an institution with long‑term vision, strong leadership, and a commitment to meaningful regional development.
UCA Central Administration Office:
A Modern, International & Collaborative Workplace in the Heart of Bishkek
Located on Toktogul Street in the center of Bishkek, the Central Administration Office of the University of Central Asia reflects the institution’s identity as a modern, forward‑looking, and internationally connected university. As the administrative hub supporting UCA’s operations across four countries, the CAO brings together professionals from more than 25 nationalities who work collectively to advance UCA’s mission of promoting the social and economic development of Central Asia’s mountain communities. Its central location ensures accessibility, convenience, and a strong presence within the capital city—symbolizing UCA’s commitment to excellence, service, and regional impact.
Inside, the CAO is designed to support a productive, comfortable, and collaborative workday. Modern workspaces, meeting rooms, and shared areas enable cross‑functional teamwork among departments spanning academics, operations, HR, finance, research, and development. The environment is truly international, encouraging knowledge exchange, cultural understanding, and professional growth. The workspace reflects UCA’s values of excellence, partnership, and service, ensuring that staff have the tools, support, and environment they need to contribute meaningfully to the University’s regional mission.
Naryn Campus – Mountain Landscape & Academic Environment
UCA’s Naryn Campus stands at the foot of the Tien Shan mountains, offering a world‑class residential learning environment designed to inspire curiosity, innovation, and community. Purposefully built away from major urban centers, the campus connects students with the region’s natural beauty while providing state‑of‑the‑art academic facilities, modern dormitories, athletic spaces, and a vibrant student life.
As one of UCA’s flagship undergraduate campuses, Naryn embodies the University’s vision of transforming mountain societies through education, research, and leadership development—creating a space where young people from across Central Asia can grow, collaborate, and shape the future.
UCA’s School of Professional and Continuing Education
Tekeli, Kazakhstan
The University of Central Asia’s School of Professional and Continuing Education (SPCE) in Tekeli is one of the region’s leading centres for adult, vocational, and lifelong learning. Established in 2006 after a major reconstruction of the former 1973 “universal shop” building, the Tekeli centre has grown into a vibrant educational hub offering high‑quality, short‑cycle programmes designed to strengthen employability and open new career pathways.
SPCE Tekeli provides a diverse portfolio of courses, including English, Russian, and Kazakh language programmes, Information Technology, entrepreneurship, career‑planning training, and mathematics, enabling learners to gain practical skills relevant to the modern labour market. These programmes are intentionally short, targeted, and industry‑aligned—helping both young people and adults acquire new competencies or transition into new professions.
The centre is equipped with state‑of‑the‑art learning technologies, a computer laboratory, multiple classrooms, and a 17,305‑volume library, making it one of the best‑resourced continuing‑education facilities in the region. SPCE Tekeli is part of a network that reaches more than 22,500 learners across Kazakhstan, reflecting UCA’s commitment to expanding access to high‑quality education and supporting socio‑economic development.