Student Life

UCA empowers students to be positive, respectful change-makers by cultivating a healthy environment, a spirit of pluralism, a passion for learning and a commitment to social responsibility within their campus communities and across Central Asia. To complement their academics and research, students have opportunities to learn outside the classroom by engaging in multiple activities, clubs, leadership, and community services.

Student Handbook 2025-2026

The UCA Handbook serves as a comprehensive guide for students, offering essential information about academic and campus life at the University of Central Asia (UCA). It includes messages from the Rector and Dean, an overview of UCA, and detailed sections on the School of Arts and Sciences, the Registrar’s Office, the Centre for Teaching, Learning, and Technology, and the UCA LMS Moodle platform.

Students will also find guidance on academic support services provided by the Library team, opportunities through the Co-operative Education Programme, and pathways for engaging in student research. The Handbook highlights the role of the International Office, IT support, Finance, Operations, and the Student Life Team in ensuring a well-rounded university experience.

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Community Service

Students initiate various community projects all-year round — from providing academic support to local town students to collecting garbage from the streets.

UCA Students Green Community ECD Project (2)

Students and Student Life Advisors teach young kids from Khorog Town about the importance of caring for the environment.

Campus Extracurricular Youth Day Naryn (5)

Students organize Youth Day to communicate with the young people of Naryn town.

Students plant trees to help conserve the environment in Khorog town.

Town Naryn Youth Initiative Networking (1)

UCA students gather local youth to brainstorm ideas for social change initiatives.

$Naryn Community Service Math Lessons (2)$

Students conduct Math, English and Science tutorials for local community students year round.

Students collect garbage as part of the environment conservation plan initiated by UCA Green Community.

Students Showcase Cultural Diversity

Students Diversity Afghanistan Independence

Students at UCA campuses come from nine different countries. They engage in various pluralistic activities including the celebration of national holidays, independence days, cross-cultural trivia nights, dancing events, and much more.

The video on left was produced by Shahnoza Riqamova, Communications and Media, Class of 2022.

Student Clubs

Students form a vibrant and dynamic life within the campuses. There are various student clubs actively working in the spheres of dance, debate, Model United Nations, environment, science, arts, research, entrepreneurship, and more.

The Student Dance Club has regular dance practices and members participate in various performances including cultural, classical, Korean and other dance.

Both male and female sports clubs are active on Naryn and Khorog campuses. Students engage in local and regional championships with town communities.

Student wellness and counseling clubs organise colouful art activities on a regular basis to not only produce artwork, but also offer art therapeutic sessions.

The Student Life Office or Adventure Club arranges hiking, skiing and outdoor BBQ parties for students to experience the cold weather and winter sports..

The Student Model United Nation (MUN) Clubs at UCA organise invitations to national and international candidates to serve at the chairing committee and participate as delegates.

Across the Globe

UCA students travel around the world to participate in various events including Model United Nations, debate competitions, summer institutes, as an ambassador of UCA, and much more.

UCA students at NUST International Model United Nations, Pakistan.

Students raise UCA's flag in Thailand while taking part at the World Universities Debating Championship

UCA students serve as ambassadors for the Communications and Media major offered at UCA during their trip to Aga Khan University's Graduate School of Media and Communications, Kenya.

A UCA student attends the Cambridge Summer Institute as part of the UCA-Cambridge international partnership.