The OSCE Academy in Bishkek is a regional centre of higher education and a forum for regional security dialogue and research in Central Asia
The OSCE Academy in Bishkek is a regional centre of higher education and a forum for regional security dialogue and research in Central Asia
Providing skill-building training for young journalists, policy experts and conflict resolution specialists is one of the key parts of the Academy’s mission in Central Asia
Providing skill-building training for young journalists, policy experts and conflict resolution specialists is one of the key parts of the Academy’s mission in Central Asia
The OSCE Academy hosts scholarly conferences and expert discussions on matters pertaining to the regional security and development in Central Asia and beyond
The OSCE Academy hosts scholarly conferences and expert discussions on matters pertaining to the regional security and development in Central Asia and beyond
The OSCE Academy is proud of its increasing alumni network that includes over 700 young professionals in Central Asia, Afghanistan and Mongolia
The OSCE Academy is proud of its increasing alumni network that includes over 700 young professionals in Central Asia, Afghanistan and Mongolia
  • Call for Applications: MA DEGREE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMMES 2026-2028
    1 October - 31 January, 2026
  • WE ARE HIRING: Specialist for MA Programme
    30 September - 1 November, 2025
  • WE ARE HIRING: Senior Lecturer / MAHRS Programme Coordinator (Part-Time)
    30 September - 15 December, 2025
  • WE ARE HIRING: Child Rights Regional Officer
    30 September - 15 December, 2025
  • CfA: Teaching Vacancies for MA and BA Programmes
    9 September - 12 October, 2025
26 November, 2025

Annual Security Conference 2025

On 25 and 26 November 2025, the OSCE Academy hosted its Annual Security Conference under the title “Coming of Age: Central Asia and the OSCE in a Shifting Security Landscape.” This year’s conference scale extended beyond Central Asia, gathering panelists from around the globe ranging from Canada to Germany, Italy to India. The opening part commenced with welcoming remarks from Dr. Pal Dunay, Director of the OSCE Academy. H.E. Ambassador Dr. Volker Frobarth, Head of the OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the OSCE Academy, and Dr. Fabio Indeo from the University of Siena.
  • 4 December, 2025

    OSCE Academy BA Students Visit KazGrain Industrial Plant in Tokmok

    On 4 December 2025, BA students from the class of 2024–2028 visited the industrial grain-processing plant KazGrain in Tokmok city. The company specializes in processing grain and producing high-quality, certified flour and pasta under the trademarks “Aliya”, “Super Kelinka”, “Gulazyk” and “Bereke”. During the visit, the company’s staff organized a tour for the students, explained each stage of the production process, and introduced the key organizational procedures along with the company’s management practices. This visit became a truly valuable and informative experience for our students.
  • 4 December, 2025

    OSCE Academy Hosts Guest Lecture by Professor Won-Gyu Hwang

    On 4 December 2025, the OSCE Academy hosted Professor Won-Gyu Hwang, Policy Advisor at the National Academy of Public Administration under the President of the Kyrgyz Republic (APAPKR), for a guest lecture on long-term economic development strategies for the Kyrgyz Republic. Prior to the event, Professor Hwang was welcomed in the Academy’s library by Dr. Pal Dunay, Director of the OSCE Academy. During the brief meeting, Dr. Dunay introduced the Academy’s history, academic programmes, and ongoing research activities, providing Professor Hwang with an overview of the institution’s mission and contributions to Central Asia.
  • 3 December, 2025

    OSCE Academy Welcomes Delegation from the German Federal Foreign Office

    On 3 December 2025, the OSCE Academy in Bishkek welcomed H.E. Monika Lenhard, Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to the Kyrgyz Republic, who joined Mr. Matthias Vollert, Head of Division for the Southern Caucasus, Central Asia, and the Eastern Partnership at the Federal Foreign Ministry of Germany.The delegation was received by Dr. Pal Dunay, Director of the OSCE Academy, Dr. Shairbek Dzhuraev, Deputy Director of the OSCE Academy, and Dr. Sebastian Mayer, DAAD Associate Professor.
  • 1 December, 2025

    Netherlands’ OSCE PA Delegation Head Farah Karimi Meets OSCE Academy Leadership

    On the first of December, Ms. Farah Karimi, head of delegation of the Netherlands to the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly, and head of its ad hoc group on migration, as well as its former special representtive on Central Asia visited the OSCE Academy. Ms. Karimi, a member of the Senate of the Netherlands was met by the Director of the OSCE Academy, Dr. Pal Dunay, Deputy Director, Dr. Shairbek Dzhuraev, Head of the Research and Training Department of the Academy, Dr. Burulcha Sulaimanova, and Ms. Aiym Chotoeva, Programme Specialist for the MA in Human Rights and Sustainability (MAHRS) programme.
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