ACLAS (Bishkek)

Build Companies, Not Just Resumes

ACLAS is not just a place to learn—it's a launchpad for your career and entrepreneurial journey.

Student Experience

A Typical Day of an ACLAS Student

08:00 AM

Well-being and preparation for the day (training session and coffee).

10:00 AM

Focused study: coding assignment for "Distributed Systems".

01:00 PM

Mentored discussion with the Venture Studio on early-stage project development.

04:00 PM

Co-curricular engagement: field visit (Ala Archa) or a student club meeting.

Student Community

Clubs & Societies

Student-led initiatives supported by the institution.

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AI Ethics Society

Debating the moral implications of AGI.

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Blockchain Builders

Hackathons and smart contract workshops.

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Alpine Club

Weekly expeditions to the Tian Shan mountains.

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Nomad Arts

Celebrating Central Asian heritage through art and music.

ACLAS Venture Studio

Venture Studio: Applied Innovation

$1M Angel Fund

Seed funding of up to $50,000 for select student ventures through the Eurasian Angel Fund.

Equity-Free Grants

Annual selection of impact projects for non-dilutive support to address real-world challenges.

Entrepreneur in Residence

Individual mentorship from experienced founders with prior venture development and exits.

Career & Industry Experience

Project Semester

Mandatory industry semester in Year 3/Grad 1. Work full-time at global fintech unicorns or social media giants for academic credit.

Global Remote Internships

Leverage our Digital Campus to access remote internship opportunities at European and American companies.

Academic Mobility

Study in Kyrgyzstan

Kyrgyzstan offers a Digital Nomad visa pathway. ACLAS provides guidance on residency documentation and regional mobility considerations.

  • Visa and residency guidance
  • Silk Road field and immersion programs
  • Access to co-working and study spaces in Bishkek
  • International student community and support services
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Regional Context

Combine place-based learning with a digitally enabled academic environment.