THE NUMBERS DON'T LIE
~2,000 applications vs. 700 seats
Nearly 3 candidates competing for every place — and growing daily.
Apply now — or watch your spot go to someone else.
The bar just got higher. Here's why that matters for you.
In 2026, Central Asian University is reducing admission quotas and tightening the competitive selection process. That means fewer seats, higher requirements, and a much stronger field of candidates. Applications are already approaching 2,000 against a total intake of just 700 — and the gap is widening every day.
This isn't a slogan. It's a deliberate shift toward a more selective academic environment, where strong applicants compete head-to-head for a limited number of places. The real-time competition table on our website updates daily — and the trend is one-directional: every day you wait, the ratio gets harder.
If you've been considering CAU, the cost of waiting has never been higher.
REGISTER YOUR APPLICATION TODAY
Who you're up against in 2026
This year's applicant pool is the strongest CAU has ever seen. International olympiad medalists. IELTS 7.0+ candidates. Students with verified clinical exposure, business case competition wins, and published research at high-school level. They're not waiting until the last week — they applied months ago.
Admissions committees aren't just counting documents anymore. They're reading them. Comparing them. And the comparison group is harder than ever before.
The good news: if you're strong, we have something serious to offer you.
The CAU International Olympiad — your fast track in
On June 12–13, 2026, we are hosting the first CAU International Olympiad in Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics on our Tashkent campus. Prizes are not certificates — they are full tuition grants for the entire duration of your degree.
Grade 11 students
• Places 1–3 — 100% tuition grant for the full degree*
• Places 4–6 — 50% tuition grant for the full degree*
• Places 7–10 — 25% tuition grant for the full degree*
• Places 1–3 — 100% tuition grant for the full degree*
• Places 4–6 — 50% tuition grant for the full degree*
• Places 7–10 — 25% tuition grant for the full degree*
Grade 10 students
• Places 1–3 — 100% tuition grant for the full degree**
• Places 4–10 — free access to Be Student preparation program with guaranteed admission to CAU upon successful completion
• Places 1–3 — 100% tuition grant for the full degree**
• Places 4–10 — free access to Be Student preparation program with guaranteed admission to CAU upon successful completion
Grade 9 students
• Places 1–10 — free access to Be Student preparation program with guaranteed admission to CAU upon successful completion
• Places 1–10 — free access to Be Student preparation program with guaranteed admission to CAU upon successful completion
* Subject to maintaining GPA ≥ 3.3 each semester. Language requirements: IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) for Medicine and Dentistry, IELTS 5.5 (or equivalent) for all other programs.
** For Grade 10 winners, the grant is reserved until graduation year and is awarded upon passing entrance exams and meeting language requirements, or upon successful completion of the Be Student program.
Olympiad seats are also limited. Registration closes well before June 12. The earlier you register, the better your preparation runway.
The competition is fiercest in our flagship schools
School of Medicine
Our 6-year MD program is built to international standards with USMLE preparation from year one. Clinical rotations begin early. Modern simulation equipment. International conferences. Verified employment guarantees for every graduate. Olympiad in Chemistry → up to 100% tuition grant.
School of Business
Marketing, Management, Accounting & Finance, International Business, Economics, English & ELT. Case-based learning, business simulations, Bloomberg Lab, and AI Lab. Dual-degree opportunity with CBS Germany. Olympiad in Mathematics → up to 100% tuition grant.
School of Architecture and Design
Brand-new dedicated campus opening this year. Studio-based learning where ideas become real projects. Olympiad → up to 100% tuition grant.
School of Engineering
Biomedical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Digital Technologies & Computer Science. AI, cybersecurity, robotics, real industry projects from day one. Olympiad in Mathematics → up to 100% tuition grant.
School of Dentistry
5-year DDS program. Laser dentistry, implantology, NBDE & MFDS exam preparation. Partner of ADEE — the Association for Dental Education in Europe. Olympiad in Chemistry → up to 100% tuition grant.
School of Hospitality and Tourism
3-year program in partnership with HTMi Switzerland — ranked 17th in the world for Hospitality & Leisure Management (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026).
Why early applicants are already ahead
• Live competition table — you can see exactly how crowded your chosen school is becoming, in real time.
• Quotas are shrinking, not growing — seats reserved this week won't be available next month.
• Document review takes time — late submissions get reviewed under pressure, not in your favor.
• Olympiad preparation runway — registering now means weeks more time to prepare for June 12–13.
• Quotas are shrinking, not growing — seats reserved this week won't be available next month.
• Document review takes time — late submissions get reviewed under pressure, not in your favor.
• Olympiad preparation runway — registering now means weeks more time to prepare for June 12–13.
Every day of hesitation moves the odds against you.
How to apply — under 10 minutes
Applications are submitted online. You will need:
• Passport (scan)
• School certificate or diploma
• Photo 3.5 × 4.5 cm
• IELTS / SAT certificate (if available)
• Passport (scan)
• School certificate or diploma
• Photo 3.5 × 4.5 cm
• IELTS / SAT certificate (if available)
Admissions Office — talk to us directly
Phone: +998 71 200 05 22 | +998 71 208 12 34
Email: admission@centralasian.uz
Website: centralasian.uz
Apply online: admission.centralasian.uz
Instagram: @cauniversity.official
Telegram: @centralasianuni
