Bishkek already hosts a large South Asian student community, drawn by English-taught programs and comparatively affordable costs. ACLAS adds a computing-focused option: BSc programs in artificial intelligence, computer science and data science, taught in English with a liberal arts and sciences foundation.
For students from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri Lanka, Kyrgyzstan offers a majority-Muslim, hospitable society where halal food is the norm, familiar ingredients and South Asian restaurants are available in the capital, and direct regional flight connections make travel home practical.
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.
South Asian students will find halal food everywhere, mosques and other places of worship, and shops and restaurants in Bishkek catering to the existing South Asian community. The college provides housing guidance and connects new arrivals with student community groups before and after arrival.
Bishkek living costs are lower than in most regional capitals. The city is green and comparatively safe for students; standard city awareness and the college’s arrival guidance help newcomers settle quickly.
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.
Yes. Bishkek hosts a large, established South Asian student community, with familiar food, shops and community groups in the capital — new ACLAS students are connected with student community networks on arrival.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Many South Asian applicants apply via the official e-Visa portal (evisa.e-gov.kg); ACLAS issues invitation/support letters to admitted students. Verify the current rules for your nationality on the official portal before applying.
International tuition is USD 2,800 per academic year for every BSc program. Founding-cohort students all receive a 25% founding scholarship (net USD 2,100); top applicants may receive a limited 50% excellence award. Scholarships are confirmed in the offer letter.
Halal food is the norm across Bishkek, and the capital’s established South Asian community supports shops and restaurants with familiar ingredients and dishes.
Applications of interest are reviewed on a rolling basis, and every founding-cohort applicant is considered for a Founding Scholars scholarship. 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.
