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Drought-resistant beans to nourish families in wintertime
Scientists and students from Bamyan University conducted field experiments to identify varieties of beans best adapted to dry climatic conditions.
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UCA students go horseback riding on the Naryn side of the Tian Shan (Mountains of Heaven), whose highest peak reaches 7,439 metres.
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After completing Technical Vocational Education and Training courses at UCA, Alijon began developing his welding shop. He sees opportunities for expanding the business in ways that could help develop the local economy.ob specifications with his employees.
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It is also an example of what can be achieved through international cooperation, having been established through an International Treaty and Agreement signed by the Presidents of the Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan and Kazakhstan and His Highness the Aga Khan.
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The School of Professional and Continuing Education has trained over 220,000 learners since 2006.
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There are 23,000 learners at UCA and UCA-supported institutions.
220,000
The School of Professional and Continuing Education has trained over 220,000 learners since 2006.
23,000
There are 23,000 learners at UCA and UCA-supported institutions.
His Highness the Aga Khan, Naryn, October 2016
The School of Arts and Sciences
The School of Arts and Sciences cultivates the knowledge and skills students need to integrate different approaches to solve problems and create innovations in professional life and public service.
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UCA is a research-oriented development university, with three research institutes: the Mountain Societies Research Institute, the Institute of Public Policy and Administration and the Cultural Heritage and Humanities Unit.
Professional and Continuing Education
The School of Professional and Continuing Education gives young people and adults professional and vocational qualifications that improve employment and income generating opportunities.
Pre-university Education
The University of Central Asia offers a winter English and maths programme and a summer camp to help Grade 10 and 11 students prepare for university.
Faculty Development
UCA has supported 43 Central Asian scholars to pursue advanced degrees at other universities before returning to serve as UCA faculty.
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