Overview
The University of Central Asia is accepting applications for its two-year, 120-ECTS MSc in Economics and Data Science in Bishkek, with a limited number of merit-based scholarships available to applicants who apply by 20 September 2026.
Complete scholarship details
The English-taught, in-person programme begins 19 October 2026 and combines economics, statistics, programming, econometrics, machine learning, policy analysis, data ethics and AI governance, applied coursework and a master's thesis. Annual tuition is USD 6,000 for students from Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan and Tajikistan and USD 12,000 for other international students. UCA states that a limited number of merit-based scholarships are available but does not publish a fixed scholarship amount or coverage on the verified page. The final programme application deadline is 4 October 2026; 20 September is the scholarship-consideration deadline.
Eligibility requirements
Applicants need a recognised bachelor's degree or equivalent, normally a minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0 or equivalent, university-level mathematics including calculus and linear algebra, and English proficiency. Accepted English evidence includes TOEFL iBT 90, IELTS Academic 6.5, an English-taught university degree or the UCA English Proficiency Test. Relevant quantitative backgrounds are welcomed; programming and professional experience are advantageous but not required. Additional Edugate registration applies to specified international applicants as stated by UCA.
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Verification notes
Official UCA admissions page verified on 2026-09-08. It explicitly labels 20 September 2026 as the scholarship deadline, 1 October as priority offer/scholarship decisions, 4 October as the final application deadline and 19 October as classes begin. UCA states only that a limited number of merit-based scholarships are available; no award amount or coverage was inferred.
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