OSCE Academy in Bishkek

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 in Bishkek is a regional centre of higher education and a forum for regional security dialogue and research in Central Asia

The OSCE Academy is proud of its increasing alumni network that includes over 600 young professionals in Central Asia, Afghanistan and Mongolia

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

Academic honesty, professional competence and commitment to the development of Central Asia are key features of successful students of the Academy

Call for Applications: Two Full Time Post-Doctoral Researcher Positions

21 August - 15 September, 2024
Certificate Training: Disinformation and Cybersecurity (in person)

6 August - 9 September, 2024
Call for Applications: Certificate Training in Peace and Conflict (in person)

6 August - 9 September, 2024
Open-ended Call for the Master’s Programme’s Visiting Lectures

1 March - 31 December, 2024
Call for Applications: Senior Lecturer Position for MA Programme in Politics and Security (full-time)

18 October - 1 September, 2024

9 September, 2024

OSCE Academy Students Took Part in the Regional Conference of Youth and Children on Climate Change in Central Asia and Afghanistan

On 5-6 September 2024 six OSCE Academy BA students in Economics participated in the Central Asian and Afghan Regional Conference of Youth and Children on Climate Change (RCOY 2024) in Bishkek Kyrgyzstan. The conference focused on empowering youth and children from the region to lead climate action through education, collaboration, and innovation, emphasizing the critical role of young people in addressing water and climate challenges while fostering unity and resilience.

2 September, 2024

OSCE Academy Opens Its Doors to New Students

On 2 September 2024, the OSCE Academy organized its Orientation Day for newly admitted graduate and undergraduate students. The incoming classes are comprised of 71 students representing five countries of Central Asia, Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, Denmark, Mongolia, Russia, and the UK. In his welcome speech, Dr. Pal Dunay, Interim Director of the OSCE Academy, gave an overview of the Academy's recent developments, current programmes, and activities. He encouraged the students to regard the Academy as a platform where they can maximize their knowledge development through active engagement with fellow course-mates, colleagues working and teaching at the Academy, guest speakers and visitors.
30 August, 2024

Deputy Director presents at the The Eighth CAREC Think Tank Development Forum

On 27-28 August 2024 Dr. Indira Satarkulova, Deputy Director of the OSCE Academy, participated in the The Eighth CAREC Think Tank Development Forum on "Climate Challenge: Thinking Beyond Borders for Collective Action," held in Almaty, Kazakhstan. This event was co-organized by the Eurasian Development Bank together with the CAREC Institute and the Asia Development Bank and other partners to further support the scoping study of CAREC Program "Regional Action on Climate Change: A Vision for CAREC in 2050."
29 August, 2024

Summer School Participants Receive Their Certificates

On 27 August 2024 the OSCE Academy held a closing ceremony of its Summer School at Issyk-Kul. A total of 67 students from five Central Asian states, Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, Denmark, Mongolia, and Russia, including newly admitted MA students in the Politics and Security and Economic Governance and Development Programmes, took part in this month-long preparatory course.
28 August, 2024

Senior Lecturer Joins Discussion on Trade Diversification Organized by CAREC Institute

On 9 August 2024 Dr. Burulcha Sulaimanova, Senior Lecturer of the OSCE Academy, participated in a pivotal virtual Think Tank Network (CTTN) Dialogue, focusing on “Trade Diversification in the CAREC Region: Opportunities and Challenges” the CAREC Institute facilitated. This gathering brought together experts from the CAREC Institute (CI), the Asian Development Bank (ADB), and national representatives from Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, and Pakistan.