Overview

The programme

To graduate the International and Comparative Politics program students at American University of Central Asia must complete General Education requirements (80 credits), ICP major requirements (90), internship (6 credits) and 64 credits of elective courses. (64 elective credits required in total: maximum of 18 credits and minimum of 6 credits should be taken within the major, the remaining credits should be taken outside the major.)

After completing 240 credits overall, the students will take final examinations that include the defense of a senior thesis, a written exam on International and Comparative Politics, a History of Kyrgyzstan exam, and an English language test.

Programme Structure

Courses:

Political Science
International Relations
Comparative Politics
Comparative Politics
Methods of Political Research
Political Theory
Central Asian Politics
Method of Political Research
Public Policy Analysis
Foreign Policy Analysis
Quantitative Research Methods

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-29 00:00:00

Language

English

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54

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Credits

96 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan

Disciplines

International Relations Political Science

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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54

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5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Auca Application
Statement Of Purpose
Admissions Exam Scores
High School Documents
Passport Copy And Photos
Original Of Republic Test Certificate (Kyrgyz Citizens Only)
Copy Of Republic And International Olympiad Diplomas (Kyrgyz And Cis Citizens Only)

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Tuition Fees

Living costs

Bishkek

Kyrgyzstan

15000 - 30000 KGS / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

The programme

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

Living costs

Bishkek

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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