A private university in Tashkent, taught in English
Central Asian University:
- Founded in 2019
- Six schools, 18 programmes
- 2,400+ students
- All teaching in English
What Central Asian University offers, how it is ranked, and what to check when you compare private universities in Tashkent.
[ Central Asian University ]
Central Asian University (CAU) is a private university in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, ranked No. 1 among private universities in the country by AD Scientific Index 2026.
CAU was founded in 2019 as AKFA University and has carried its current name since 2023. Students study on campus in Tashkent, and every programme, from Medicine to Computer Science, is taught in English.
[ Facts ]
CAU in numbers
Students
More than 2,400 students study at CAU, including 32 international students.
Programmes in six schools
Medical, Dental, Business, Engineering, Hospitality Management & Tourism, and Architecture & Design.
Professors
82 of them hold a PhD or DSc degree. 45 international specialists teach at CAU, with faculty from the USA, the UK, Germany, Switzerland and other countries.
QS Stars rating
The only university in Uzbekistan with a 4-star QS Stars rating, and in the top 1000 of Round University Ranking 2025.
See all rankingsGraduate employment rate
The CAU Career Center works with more than 100 partner companies.
[ Schools ]
Six schools on one campus
Medical School
Hands-on training from year one through clinical rotations. The main clinical base is AKFA Medline University Hospital, accredited by Joint Commission International (JCI).
Medical SchoolDental School
Full international accreditation from the International QAHE Association. The only dental school in Uzbekistan affiliated with the Association for Dental Education in Europe (ADEE), with a European curriculum and pre-clinical simulation training.
Dental SchoolBusiness School
A Bloomberg Lab and case-based teaching with Harvard Business School cases. Home of the Dual MBA with Colorado State University.
Business SchoolDual MBAEngineering School
A Robotics Lab, an AR/VR Lab and an Internet of Things Lab.
Engineering SchoolHospitality Management & Tourism School
Programmes for careers in hotels, tourism and service businesses.
Hospitality & TourismArchitecture & Design School
Programmes in architecture and design, taught in English like the rest of the university.
Architecture & DesignLanguage of teaching. Ask whether the whole programme is in English or only part of it. At CAU all teaching is in English.
Independent rankings. Look at results published by the ranking bodies themselves, not only at what a university says about itself. CAU lists its results with links to the sources on the rankings page.
Where practice happens. Ask where you will train and from which year. CAU medical students start clinical rotations in year one; engineering and business students work in on-campus labs.
What graduates do. Ask for the employment rate and who the partner employers are. At CAU the graduate employment rate is 79.1%.
Cost and scholarships. Compare the full yearly fee and what scholarships can take off it. CAU publishes both: tuition fees and scholarships.
[ Study in Uzbekistan ]
For international students
Study in English in Tashkent
You do not need Uzbek or Russian to study at CAU: all teaching is in English. Study is full-time and on campus in Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan.
Campus
Auditoriums, laboratories, simulation centres, a library, open sports grounds, an indoor sports complex and a dormitory. The address is 264 Milliy bog Street, Tashkent, near Yangi Uzbekistan park.
How to apply
Admission steps, documents and fees for applicants from outside Uzbekistan are on the international students page.
International studentsJoin the waiting list[ FAQ ]
Questions about CAU
Is Central Asian University private or state?
Central Asian University is a private university. It was founded in Tashkent in 2019 as AKFA University and renamed in 2023.
Is CAU the best private university in Tashkent?
AD Scientific Index 2026 ranks CAU No. 1 among private universities in Uzbekistan, and CAU is the only university in the country with a 4-star QS Stars rating. All results and their sources are on the rankings page.
In what language does CAU teach?
All programmes are taught in English.
How much does it cost to study at CAU?
Tuition depends on the programme. Current fees are on the Tuition fees page.
Does CAU offer scholarships?
Yes. The scholarships available for the current intake and their conditions are listed on the Scholarships page.
Does CAU have a dormitory?
Yes. The campus includes a dormitory, along with a library, laboratories and sports facilities.
Can international students study at CAU?
Yes. 32 international students study at CAU today. Details are on the International students page.
Where is CAU located?
264 Milliy bog Street, Tashkent, 111221, Uzbekistan, near Yangi Uzbekistan park.
Toshkentdagi xususiy universitet
Central Asian University (CAU) — Toshkentdagi xususiy universitet. Barcha yoʻnalishlarda taʻlim ingliz tilida olib boriladi. Universitetda 6 ta maktab va 18 ta taʻlim dasturi bor. Batafsil: yoʻnalishlar, kontrakt narxlari.
Частный университет в Ташкенте
Central Asian University (CAU) — частный университет в Ташкенте. Все программы преподаются на английском языке. В университете 6 школ и 18 программ. Подробнее: программы, стоимость обучения.