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
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
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 is proud of its increasing alumni network that includes over 600 young professionals in Central Asia, Afghanistan and Mongolia
The OSCE Academy is proud of its increasing alumni network that includes over 600 young professionals in Central Asia, Afghanistan and Mongolia
  • CfA: Teaching Vacancies for MA and BA Programmes
    9 September - 12 October, 2025
  • Open-ended CfA: MA in Human Rights & Sustainability Visiting Lecturers
    9 September - 24 September, 2026
1 September, 2025

New MA Students Start their Journey at the OSCE Academy

On 1 September 2025, the OSCE Academy welcomed new graduate students of Politics and Security (PS), Economic Governance and Development (EGD), and Human Rights and Sustainability (MAHRS) programmes, marking the beginning of the new academic year. The incoming classes are comprised of 54 students; 44 of them were present while the Academy is waiting for the arrival of ten students from Afghanistan.
  • 10 September, 2025

    Youth Delegation from Tajikistan’s Visit OSCE Academy

    On 10 September 2025, the delegation of representatives of youth networks from the Republic of Tajikistan visited the OSCE Academy as part of a study visit to the Kyrgyz Republic to learn best practices in the field of gender equality, political participation of youth, as well as the prevention of gender stereotypes, discrimination and domestic violence.
  • 2 September, 2025

    Permanent Representative of Switzerland to the OSCE and the UN in Vienna Visited OSCE Academy

    On 2 September 2025, H.E. Ambassador Raphael Naegeli, the Permanent Representative of Switzerland to the OSCE and the UN in Vienna, visited the OSCE Academy. He was welcomed by Dr. Pal Dunay, the Director of the OSCE Academy; Dr. Shairbek Dzhuraev, the Deputy Director; Dr. Burulcha Sulaimanova, the Head of the Research and Training Department; and Ms. Victoria Orazova, the Head of the International Department.
  • 2 September, 2025

    German Embassy Representative Held a Lecture with MAHRS Students

    On 2 September 2025, Mr. Constantin Zelenty, Deputy Head of Mission at the German Embassy to Kyrgyzstan, held a session with students of the MA programme in Human Rights and Sustainability (MAHRS) at the OSCE Academy. During this session, students engaged in discussions with Mr. Zelenty about regional human rights issues and explored how Germany is actively contributing to addressing these pressing challenges.
  • 20 August, 2025

    Canadian Diplomat Visits OSCE Academy in Bishkek

    On 20 August, Mr. Glenn Zyzanski, First Secretary at the Embassy of Canada to Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan, visited the OSCE Academy during his introductory trip to Kyrgyzstan. He was warmly received by Dr. Pal Dunay, the Director of the OSCE Academy, and Ms. Victoria Orazova, the Head of the International Department. During their meeting, Dr. Dunay provided Mr. Zyzanski with an overview of the Academy's history and its activities in the region, emphasizing its role as a higher education institution and a platform for dialogue and peace. Mr. Zyzanski, in his turn, expressed his interest in the Academy's activities as well as was curious to discuss a broad array of regional political affairs.
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