Students from Southeast Asia choose ACLAS for English-taught computing and AI degrees at a tuition level well below Western and many regional alternatives. Bishkek sits on historic Silk Road routes between East and West, and ACLAS programs — artificial intelligence, computer science and data science — are designed for the digital economy that Southeast Asian graduates return to or build remotely.
Kyrgyzstan is a majority-Muslim country, so students from Malaysia, Indonesia and other Muslim communities will find halal food everywhere and an active mosque life, while students of all backgrounds join a multicultural campus community. Living costs in Bishkek are lower than in most regional capitals.
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.
Bishkek offers halal food as the everyday norm, mosques and other places of worship across the city, and a climate with four distinct seasons — students from tropical climates should prepare for a cold winter and warm summer. The college provides housing guidance and pre-arrival briefings so students can settle in confidently.
The city is green and comparatively safe for students, with affordable public transport, markets and services. An international student community helps newcomers find community groups, food from home and practical support.
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. Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science and Data Science BSc programs are taught in English at the Bishkek campus, combined with digital learning resources.
Rules depend on your passport. Many nationalities apply through the official e-Visa portal (evisa.e-gov.kg). ACLAS provides admitted students with an invitation/support letter and pre-arrival guidance; always verify the current rules on the official portal.
Yes. Kyrgyzstan is a majority-Muslim country: halal food is the norm across Bishkek, mosques are active throughout the city, and other faiths also have places of worship.
International tuition is USD 2,800 per academic year. Every founding-cohort student receives a 25% founding scholarship (net USD 2,100), with a limited number of 50% excellence awards for top applicants, confirmed in the offer letter.
Bishkek has four seasons: warm summers and cold, snowy winters. Students from tropical climates should budget for winter clothing; heating is standard in housing, and the college’s arrival guidance covers seasonal preparation.
