For students from Africa, ACLAS offers an English-taught route into computing and AI degrees without the tuition levels of Western destinations. Programs in artificial intelligence, computer science and data science are taught in English in Bishkek, with a curriculum built around the skills global technology employers ask for.
Kyrgyzstan is a majority-Muslim, multicultural country where halal food is the everyday norm and mosques and churches stand side by side — a welcoming setting for students arriving from across Africa. Bishkek is a green, comparatively affordable capital with a growing international student community.
All ACLAS BSc programs — Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science and Data Science — are taught in English at the Bishkek campus, combined with digital learning. Tuition for international students is USD 2,800 per academic year, and every founding-cohort student receives a 25% founding scholarship (net USD 2,100).
Entry rules for Kyrgyzstan depend on your passport, and they change from time to time. Many nationalities apply for a Kyrgyz visa through the official e-Visa portal (evisa.e-gov.kg); other passports may have different entry arrangements. Always verify the current rules for your passport on the official portal before you travel.
ACLAS supports admitted international students with an invitation/support letter for the student visa application and with pre-arrival guidance on registration, housing and settling in Bishkek. Start the visa process early once admitted: classes for the founding cohort are planned to begin in September 2028, subject to completion of Ministry of Education licensure.
Halal food is widely available everywhere in Bishkek — it is the default in most restaurants and markets — and places of worship for Muslim and Christian students are easy to reach across the city. The college provides housing guidance before arrival and helps new students connect with the international student community.
Bishkek is considered a comparatively safe, walkable student city, with parks, public transport and affordable everyday services. Students are advised to follow standard big-city awareness and the college’s arrival guidance.
Bishkek living costs are lower than in most regional capitals, which keeps total study costs manageable alongside tuition. Students receive pre-arrival guidance on housing options, budgeting and everyday life in the city; exact living budgets depend on lifestyle and housing choice.
No. All BSc programs are taught in English. Basic Russian or Kyrgyz helps in everyday life, and Bishkek is a bilingual city where English is increasingly spoken by younger residents and services.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Many applicants use the official e-Visa portal (evisa.e-gov.kg); ACLAS issues an invitation/support letter for admitted students. Always check the current rules for your nationality on the official portal.
Yes. Kyrgyzstan is a majority-Muslim country and halal food is the everyday norm in restaurants, markets and university-area canteens in Bishkek.
Tuition for international students is USD 2,800 per academic year for all BSc programs. Every founding-cohort student receives a 25% founding scholarship (net USD 2,100), and a limited number of 50% excellence awards go to top applicants. Amounts are confirmed in the offer letter.
Applications of interest for the founding cohort are reviewed on a rolling basis; application deadlines will be announced once licensure is complete. Classes are planned to begin in September 2028, subject to completion of Ministry of Education licensure.
