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BSc Artificial Intelligence

Study machine learning, neural networks and AI ethics in English in Bishkek. The BSc in Artificial Intelligence combines a liberal arts and sciences foundation with deep specialization in how intelligent systems are built, evaluated and governed.

Students building and testing AI models in the ACLAS artificial intelligence laboratory

Program Facts

Degree: Bachelor of Science (BSc)
Duration: 4 years — 3+N model (3 foundation years + 1 immersion year)
Language of instruction: English
Location: Bishkek campus + digital learning

Tuition (per academic year)

	Standard tuition	Net after 25% founding scholarship
International students	USD 2,800	USD 2,100
Residents of Kyrgyzstan & Central Asia	USD 1,800	USD 1,350

Founding-cohort tuition. Fees are payable in Kyrgyz som at the National Bank (NBKR) rate on the payment date; scholarship amounts are confirmed in the offer letter.

Curriculum

Foundations of computing and programming
Mathematics for AI: linear algebra, probability and statistics
Machine learning
Deep learning and neural networks
Natural language processing and large language models
Data structures and algorithms
AI ethics, safety and governance
Immersion year: industry, research or venture project

Careers

Machine learning engineer
AI product developer
Data scientist
NLP engineer
AI policy and ethics analyst

Entry Requirements

Applicants need a completed secondary education, English proficiency for English-taught study, and must complete the admissions assessment and interview. See the admissions page for the full process, tuition and key dates.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the BSc Artificial Intelligence program?

The program lasts 4 years under the ACLAS 3+N model: three foundation years combining liberal arts, sciences and specialization, followed by one immersion year of industry, research or venture work.

What does tuition cost?

Standard tuition is USD 2,800 per academic year for international students and USD 1,800 for students resident in Kyrgyzstan and Central Asia. Every founding-cohort student receives a 25% founding scholarship, bringing the net fee to USD 2,100 / USD 1,350.

In what language is the program taught?

All BSc programs at ACLAS are taught in English, combining study at the Bishkek campus with digital learning resources.

Prefer to start online now?

This degree begins on campus in Bishkek with the founding cohort (planned September 2028). If you would rather start studying now, ACLAS College — our main online campus at aclas.college — offers related online programs that are open for enrolment today.

See the online option at aclas.college →