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Welcome
Welcome
Greetings from EducationUSA!
We are delighted to extend a warm welcome to U.S. colleges and universities interested in recruiting in Central Asia. This region comprises seven countries and 35 advisers spread across 16 centers. Our advising teams, strategically located at U.S. Embassies, Fulbright Commissions, American Councils, and American Spaces, are ready to provide invaluable information and assistance. Excitingly, the first EducationUSA South and Central Asia Regional Forum took place in Tashkent, Uzbekistan in October 2023, bringing over 70 HEIs to the region. We want to continue this connection and look forward to reconnecting with many of you in the near future. Stay tuned for more updates on accessing our dedicated advising teams!
Warm Regards,
Karen Bauer
EducationUSA Regional Manager for Central Asia (REAC)
Email: kbauer@educationusa.org
Afghanistan
Afghanistan
Currently we do not have an advising center in person or virtually. Please contact the EducationUSA advising office in the country the student is residing. Reach out to the REAC for more infomation.
Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyzstan
Tajikistan
Tajikistan
Neeru Khurana
Neeru Khurana
Regional Manager (REAC) Assistant
Regional Manager (REAC) Assistant
India
Partnership Board
Partnership Board
This form is for collecting entries on the Partnership Board -- an announcement board for colleges and universities in the Middle East and Central Asia region seeking partnerships in the United States and vice versa.
Please note:
This partnership board serves as an announcement board only. It does not have a matching function.
This space is for Middle East and Central Asia and United States institutions only.
Please check the form for existing entries before entering a new one.
Please enter information in English only.
Fairs, Tours, and Conferences in Central Asia and Pakistan
Fairs, Tours, and Conferences in Central Asia and Pakistan
There are countless education fairs, recruitment tours, ministry conferences, counselor workshops, and networking events happening across the region each year. It can be difficult to keep track of them all, and we know many U.S. higher education institutions are always looking for opportunities to engage with students, counselors, and partners.
To help, we've compiled and regularly update a regional events list that highlights many of the key opportunities taking place throughout the year.
📌 Take a look, bookmark the page, and check back from time to time as new events and opportunities are added. HERE
We hope this resource helps you stay informed and identify the programs and events that best align with your international recruitment and partnership goals.
Uzbekistan Freedom250 Road Show
“American Ideas Change the World.”
In celebration of the 250th anniversary of America’s independence, the U.S. Embassy in Tashkent is pleased to invite U.S. universities to participate in an exciting nationwide outreach initiative in Uzbekistan: the Freedom250 Expo, titled “American Ideas Change the World.”
This program offers a unique opportunity for U.S. institutions to showcase their academic excellence, cutting-edge research, and global impact while engaging directly with some of Uzbekistan’s most talented students, educators, and community leaders. Participating universities will have the chance to highlight programs in STEM, AI, business, innovation, sports, arts, and culture, and to raise awareness of U.S. higher education opportunities across the country.
Tentative Dates (2026):
Tashkent: September 9, 2026
Nukus: October 2026 (Dates TBC)
Bukhara: November 2026 (Dates TBC)
The Expo will feature a wide range of programming tailored to each city, including education and innovation exhibitions, interactive cultural activities, networking opportunities, keynote talks, and themed engagement spaces. Events will take place in centrally located venues and are expected to attract large and diverse audiences.
There is no fee to participate in the Road Show. Participating universities will plan and cover their own travel-related costs.
If you are interested in participating, please complete the short expression of interest form here:
https://forms.gle/Lrhkih8Bdrn8QLoz9
For additional information, please contact the U.S. Embassy in Tashkent at:
dnasridinova@educationusa.org or nasridinovadn@state.gov
We hope you will consider joining us as we celebrate the power of American ideas and strengthen educational ties between the United States and Uzbekistan. We look forward to welcoming you in 2026
Pre-Departure Orientations in Pakistan
Pre-Departure Orientations in Pakistan
Please help us spread the word about EducationUSA Pakistan's upcoming Pre-Departure Orientations (PDOs) in Islamabad, Lahore, and Karachi.
These sessions are designed to help students prepare for a successful transition to life and study in the United States. Topics include visa and travel preparation, academic expectations, campus life, cultural adjustment, health and safety, and practical tips from EducationUSA advisers.
If you have admitted students from Pakistan, we encourage you to let them know about these valuable sessions. We'd love to help them start their U.S. educational journey with confidence and be well prepared for their arrival on campus.
For more information, please contact EducationUSA Pakistan. Affan Javed affan@educationusa.org
How You Can Engage with EducationUSA
How You Can Engage with EducationUSA
Resources for Colleges & Universities
Resources for Colleges & Universities
Resources for U.S. Colleges and Universities - Download Handout
Handout for Presenting With EducationUSA, including Webinars - Download Handout
Opportunity Fund Program
Opportunity Fund Program
Video Focus on Kyrgyzstan
Video Focus on Kyrgyzstan
“I wanted to be part of something significant and global. So, during my CPT (Curriculum Practical Training) internship, I explored energy markets and emerging technologies, and I’m sure it will help me to be part of this transition to a sustainable future.” – Dastan, Kyrgyzstan, master’s in electrical engineering.
Scholarship Programs in Central Asia
Scholarship Programs in Central Asia
EDUCATIONUSA
EDUCATIONUSA
Fact Sheets
Fact Sheets
EDUCATIONUSA
EDUCATIONUSA
Check the student mobility trends of students from the Middle East and North Africa found in the IIE Open Doors report.
Student Mobility Fact Sheets 2024
International Trade Administration
International Trade Administration
Marketing Tool for International Education
LINK: https://www.trade.gov/market-diversification-tool-international-education
Do you recruit international students to study in the United States or provide educational services, such as online classes, to students overseas? Are you curious about which countries have the best pool of potential students looking to study abroad? ITA is committed to helping you find the demographic and statistical data you’re looking for, and we made it easy to access with our Market Diversification Tool for International Education.
Benefits of the Market Diversification Tool for International Education include:
Explore and compare new education markets.
Identify target markets for the ideal international students.
Focus your international student recruitment efforts.
Provides easy-to-use fully interactive, and customizable dashboards.
Examine detailed sets of curated, international education data.
Dive into data sets that include:
Student age populations by country.
Current international student numbers and enrollment trends.
Global flows of college-level students by destination and country of origin
Let' s Meet In-person
Let' s Meet In-person
Our Advisers and Regional Managers (REAC) will be attending several conferences throughout the year. If you'll be attending, we'd love to meet in person.
CAMPUS VISITS | The Chigagoland Tour
July, 17-23, 2026 | Chicago, IL
Karen Bauer, EducationUSA Regional Manager based in Dubai, UAE, Email
Universities & Colleges:
International Association for College Admission Counselors (IACAC) Annual Conference
July 14-16, 2026 | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Check Out Our EdGE Podcast on Central Asia
Check Out Our EdGE Podcast on Central Asia
Central Asia remains a compelling destination! The recent release of The Open Doors Report revealed a notable 21% surge in international student enrollment from 2022-23, spanning across Afghanistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan
U.S. institutions can tap into a rich pool of students seeking academic excellence and cross-cultural experiences.
For more information listen to the podcast, Episode 15 on The EdGE: EducationUSA Global Exchange for trends and opportunities. #studywithus #educatinusa #opendoors
Episode 15: Central Asia
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