Admission Timeline 2025-2027

6 Oct 2024 - 9 February 2025 Applicants complete the online application form on Embark platform.

April 2025 Written tests on specialization and internal English test are conducted for shortlisted applicants.

                  MA in Economic Governance and Development: Economics test (sample)
                  MA in Politics and Security (Central Asia): International Relations test (guidelines)
                  MA in Human Rights and Sustainability: (sample)
                  Internal English test: (sample).

Tests are normally conducted at the OSCE Academy in Bishkek (for applicants residing in Kyrgyzstan) and in the capitals of Central Asian countries, for those residing in these countries. No make-up tests are conducted. The Academy doesn’t cover travel expenses of applicants coming for the tests.

May 2025 Based on the results of written tests, the OSCE Academy invites best qualified applicants for the interview. The selection committee consists of the academic management and faculty of the OSCE Academy, a representative of the OSCE Offices or other representatives of international organizations. Selection criteria is based on a variety of factors such as educational background and relevant professional experience, proven academic excellence and leadership qualities, applicants’ general motivation and future career potential, communication, interpersonal and language skills.

June 2025 Final decisions are based on the results of the tests and interviews.

The OSCE Academy reserves the right to change the periods and deadlines of the admission process.
Only successful candidates will be contacted for tests and interviews!

The OSCE Academy accepts maximum 25-30 students per year per Programme from all Central Asian countries, Afghanistan, Mongolia and OSCE participating states. Based on the interview, the Final Admission Committee will make a final decision on whom to admit to the Programmes out of applicants, invited for the interview.



 

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