Overview
The University of Central Asia is accepting applications for its inaugural two-year MSc in Economics and Data Science in Bishkek and has a limited number of merit-based scholarships for applicants who apply by 20 September 2026.
Complete scholarship details
The English-taught, 120-ECTS programme begins on 19 October 2026. UCA lists annual tuition of USD 6,000 for students from its founding states—Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan and Tajikistan—and USD 12,000 for other international students. A limited number of merit-based scholarships are available, but the official page does not state a universal scholarship amount or percentage. Scholarship consideration requires application by 20 September 2026; the final programme application deadline is 4 October 2026.
Eligibility requirements
Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree or equivalent, normally have a minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0 or equivalent, demonstrate university-level mathematics including calculus and linear algebra, and meet the English requirement through TOEFL iBT 90, IELTS Academic 6.5, a degree taught entirely in English, or the UCA English Proficiency Test. Relevant quantitative preparation is required; UCA may consider lower GPAs exceptionally based on experience and quantitative evidence.
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Verification notes
Verified against UCA's current MSc admissions page and August 2026 launch announcement. The official source confirms a limited number of merit-based scholarships and the 20 September scholarship deadline but does not publish a universal award value.
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