Frequently Asked Questions about Central Asian University

Bachelor's admission for the 2027/28 academic year opens on 1 February 2027. Until then you can join the waiting list at centralasian.uz/waiting-list, and the admissions team will contact you when applications open.

Apply online in four steps. Click Apply Now on centralasian.uz and fill in the application form with your personal details and chosen program. Choose an online or on-campus entrance exam and take it on the scheduled date. Attend a 10-minute interview with the Admissions Committee. You then receive the admission decision by email and phone. Exams are held every week while admission is open, and retakes are unlimited.

Applicants to Medicine and Dentistry take Biology, Chemistry and English. Applicants to Business, Engineering and Architecture & Design take Mathematics and English. Applicants to Hospitality Management & Tourism take only the English exam; Mathematics is not required. Each subject exam has 20 questions and lasts 45 minutes; the English exam has 60 questions and lasts 30 minutes. The passing score is 50 out of 100 in every exam, for every program.

Yes. You skip the English exam with IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL iBT 60 for Medicine and Dentistry, or IELTS 5.5 or TOEFL iBT 46 for Business, Engineering, Architecture & Design and Hospitality. CEFR certificates at the equivalent level are also accepted. You skip the subject exams with a National Certificate at grade C+ or higher in the relevant subject. A SAT subject score of 585 or above also gives an exemption in Mathematics or English.

Yes. Every applicant who passes the English requirement attends a mandatory 10-minute interview with the Admissions Committee. The interview assesses your motivation and readiness for academic study.

The exam fee is 100,000 UZS per subject for citizens of Uzbekistan and 10 USD per subject for international applicants. The fee is paid online through Uzum Bank and is non-refundable.

Yes. When you fill in the application form you choose between an online exam and an exam on campus in Tashkent. You receive the date, time and instructions by SMS and email.

You upload all documents online in the application form: a scan of your passport, your school certificate or diploma, a 3.5 x 4.5 cm photo and the completed application. If you have an IELTS, TOEFL or SAT certificate, attach it to be exempt from the relevant entrance exam.

Yes. Students of other universities can continue their bachelor's studies at CAU. The Admissions Committee reviews your academic record, how well your previous curriculum matches the CAU program, your English level and the seats available, and every applicant has an interview. CAU does not guarantee placement in the same year of study. The next transfer intake opens in February 2027, for the second semester.

CAU offers bachelor's and professional degrees across six schools in Tashkent. The Medical School offers the Doctor of Medicine (MD) and the Dental School the Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS). The School of Engineering offers Computer Science, Industrial Engineering and Biomedical Engineering. The Business School offers Accounting and Finance, Economics, Management, Marketing and International Business. Architecture & Design and Hospitality Management & Tourism each have their own school.

All programs at Central Asian University are taught in English. Applicants prove their level with the CAU English exam or an international certificate such as IELTS or TOEFL.

Most bachelor's programs last 4 years (8 semesters). The Doctor of Medicine lasts 6 years, the Doctor of Dental Surgery 5 years, and Hospitality Management & Tourism 3 years.

Yes. International Business is a dual diploma program of CAU and CBS. Hospitality Management & Tourism is a dual diploma program of CAU and HTMi Switzerland, so graduates receive both a CAU degree and an HTMi diploma.

Yes. CAU operates under state licence No. 223409, and its graduates receive a state-recognised degree. The university holds a QS Stars 4-Star rating (2025). In the RUR World University Rankings 2025 it placed 975th overall and 1st in Uzbekistan for international diversity. In 2025 CAU also entered the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings for the first time.

For the 2026–2027 intake, annual tuition for citizens of Uzbekistan is 135,000,000 UZS for Medicine, 108,000,000 UZS for Dentistry, 94,500,000 UZS for International Business and 81,000,000 UZS for the other bachelor's programs. International students pay between 6,000 and 11,000 USD per academic year, depending on the program and country of citizenship. The full table is on the Tuition Fees page.

CAU scholarships for first-year students cover up to 100% of tuition. The Merit-Based Scholarship covers 25%, 50% or 100%, and the English Proficiency Scholarship covers 10%, 15% or 20%. The Early Bird Scholarship gives 10% off the first academic year to applicants who confirm enrollment early. Graduates of the Pre-Foundation program receive 10% off their first semester. Scholarship conditions are confirmed at the start of each admission cycle and may be revised for the next intake.

Yes. CAU students can take a government-supported educational loan through a commercial bank in Uzbekistan. The interest rate equals the base rate of the Central Bank of Uzbekistan, applications are processed within five working days, and the loan is repaid within seven years after graduation. The Academic Affairs office helps students with the application.

Yes. The dormitory is on campus, is designed for 600 students and is open to both local and international students. Rooms are single or triple and include a private bathroom, a refrigerator and Wi-Fi. Each floor has a kitchen, laundry is free, and security staff are on site 24/7.

For students from Uzbekistan a single room costs 30,000,000 UZS and a place in a triple room 15,000,000 UZS per academic year. For international students the price is 3,000 USD for a single room and 1,500 USD for a triple room per academic year.

The campus at 264 Milliy bog Street in Tashkent has medical and dental simulation labs, a Bloomberg Financial Lab and computer-equipped teaching spaces. Students also use a sport center with an indoor hall, a fitness center and outdoor fields, as well as a cafeteria, coworking spaces, a bookstore and a parent-child room.

79.1% of CAU graduates are employed, and the university works with more than 100 partner companies. The CAU Career Center, opened in March 2024, runs the EduPlus portal with job and internship vacancies. It offers career advising, mock interviews and individual feedback on CVs and cover letters. The CAU Job Fair 2025 brought more than 90 employers to campus.

Yes. The Pre-Foundation Program prepares school leavers in mathematics, English, biology and chemistry on a 3-month or 6-month track, and successful graduates enter CAU bachelor's programs directly. CAU also runs preparatory courses in the same subjects. Enrolment in the preparatory courses is open now: call +998 71 208-12-34 or leave a request at centralasian.uz/waiting-list for details and dates.

Yes. CAU admits students from abroad to all programs, and 32 international students currently study at the university alongside more than 2,400 students in total. After you are admitted, the admissions team provides the TELEX number you need for a student visa. After arrival you register your stay within three days, register your mobile phone and obtain a PINFL, the personal identification number required for legal residence. International students can live in the campus dormitory.

Yes. The university was founded in 2019 as Akfa University and was renamed Central Asian University on 26 June 2023. The new name came with a rebranding: a broader mission, values and strategy.

Call the CAU call center at +998 71 208-12-34, Monday to Friday from 9:00 to 18:00, or write to admission@centralasian.uz. To visit, call the same number and arrange a campus tour with the admissions office. The campus is at 264 Milliy bog Street, Tashkent, 111221, Uzbekistan.