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 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
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 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
  • 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

    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.
  • 29 November, 2025

    OSCE Model 2025

    From 27 to 29 November 2025, the OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek, in collaboration with the OSCE Academy, brought together 20 youth representatives from various universities in Kyrgyzstan, including students from the Academy, for a Model OSCE event. This three-day initiative, facilitated by International Expert and Trainer Mr. Timur Yunusov, aimed to introduce the young participants to the OSCE through expert insights and simulated scenarios, enabling them to better understand the Organization’s processes and decision-making.
  • 21 November, 2025

    OSCE Academy Hosts Guest Lecture by Dr. Kadyrbek Sultakeev on Climate Shocks and Livestock Farmers in Kyrgyzstan

    On 21 November 2025, the OSCE Academy welcomed Dr. Kadyrbek Sultakeev (AUCA) for a joint guest lecture attended by students of the MA in Economic Governance and Development (EGD) and the Undergraduate Programme in Economics.
  • 17 November, 2025

    OSCE and OSCE Academy Bring Together Young Leaders for Training on Inclusive Project Work and Digital Research

    From 14 to 17 November 2025, the OSCE Secretariat, in cooperation with the OSCE Academy in Bishkek, organized an in-person training seminar for 26 young experts from Central Asia, South-East Europe, and the Mediterranean Partners for Cooperation regions. The activity was also supported by the Embassy of Switzerland in the Kyrgyz Republic. The training focused on inclusive project activities and digital research skills.
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