About Us
Co-operative Education (Co-op) Programme at the University of Central Asia (UCA) is a unique work-integrated learning programme where students apply in-class learning to real-life professional experiences within their field of study across private, public, and community-based sectors. UCA is the first university in Central Asian region and Eastern Europe to implement Co-op.
Majors
Computer Science
- Merges theoretical mathematics with applied programming skills.
- Includes hardware, computer architecture, and advanced software concepts.
- Prepares for technology careers, entrepreneurship, or advanced studies.
- Emphasizes problem-solving through practical projects, encouraging publication.
- Features annual internships in the Computer Science curriculum.
Earth and Environmental Sciences
- Broad, science-focused curriculum.
- Addresses social and cultural issues relevant to mountain regions in Central Asia and beyond.
- Solid foundation in Earth and Environmental Sciences.
- Flexibility for specialized course selection and research.
- Transdisciplinary approach, including geosciences, environmental sciences, and social sciences.
- Core natural sciences courses, supplemented by humanities and social sciences.
Global Economics
- Broad education addressing global economic, financial, environmental, and social challenges.
- Focus on mountain communities' perspective in Central Asia, aligning with UCA's mission.
- Strong foundation in theoretical and applied economics.
- Empowers informed decision-making through economic and social phenomena evaluation.
- Core curriculum in economic theory.
- Supplementary courses in mathematics, data analysis, and statistics.
- Studies in economic sub-fields relevant to the university's development focus.
Communication and Media
- Integrative approach including narrative studies, multimedia, visual design, filmmaking, digital journalism, production skills, strategic communication, media law, politics, research, management, ethics, and social responsibility.
- Intensive courses for high proficiency in English, Russian, and local languages.
- Media labs access for skill-building across various media production and communication platforms.
- Focus on local to international best practices, guided by experienced academic and industry faculty.