What is Applied Geology?

The mission of the AUCA’s Applied Geology Department is to educate a new generation of geologists to meet the current and future demands of the mining industry. Through our relationship with Bard College, we prepare students to be highly qualified geologists both in Central Asia and abroad. Applied Geology looks specifically at how geological issues affect the lives of human beings, studying the effects of naturally-occurring geological hazards (landslides and volcanic eruptions) as well as problems of environmental sustainability (waste management, groundwater contamination, etc.). Additionally, our program looks at how to manage and access natural resources, such as petroleum and minerals. 

WHAT DO WE TEACH?
Our rigorous theoretical and practical curriculum prepares students to apply their classroom knowledge to finding mineral deposits, discerning slope stability, and characterizing environmental issues through skills like field observations, geological mapping, and remote sensing technologies. Our pedagogy emphasizes interactivity and problem solving, in addition to being conducted entirely in English. English opens doors to the most up-to date theories, practicies, curricula, courseware, and textbooks. All these details coalesce into a program reflecting the fast changing landscape and trends of mining technology, geoscience and environmental sustainability. Our graduates’ knowledge of English and other foreign languages gives them the opportunityn to be competitive members of the global workforce.

LIFE AFTER GRADUATION
The Applied Geology Department focuses on preparing graduates for the workplace. Graduates are able to produce a written report summarizing and critically evaluating geologic data, to use quantitative methods to solve geologic issues, to evaluate and interpret spatial geologic data, to work with basic geologic equipment, and to communicate effectively within both single- and multi-disciplinary teams. Our graduatescan work in the mining sector, oil and gas resource management, environmental sustainability, private international companies, and the government. Our program is also a great jumping off point for people looking to do Master’s or PhD programs abroad. Graduates of our program receive an American degree from Bard College in addition to a degree from the Kyrgyz Republic.

Application

After you successfully passed all the exams, you have to submit an application form (https://auca.kg/uploads/Admission%20Sample%20Exams/AUCA_Admissions_Application_2018.pdf) The application package includes the following documents:

1. Official copies of any and all high-school transcripts/mark sheets (Note: Applicants who have graduated from educational institutions outside of Kyrgyz Republic must present a document confirming they have obtained the equivalent of the Kyrgyz Republic’s high-school certificate. The document issued by the foreign academic institution and its notarized Russian translation (including transcripts/mark sheets) must be submitted to the Ministry for Education of the Kyrgyz Republic in order to confirm the level and content of study completed. The Ministry then issues a certificate recognizing the applicant’s education, which should be submitted along with this application form to the University.

2. Copy of passport information pages and for non-Kyrgyz citizens living in Kyrgyzstan, a copy of the Kyrgyz Republic visa page (international students must check in with the Student Visa and Registration Coordinator within 2 days of arrival to submit copies of their Kyrgyz Visa and complete Ministry of Foreign Affairs registration paperwork)

3. Color photograph (3 x 4 cm – white background)

4. Official TOEFL Certificate (paper-based or internet-based) – REPORT TO AUCA INSTITUTION CODE 0419 or Official IELTS Certificate – REPORT TO AUCA INSTITUTION CODE 8305 FOR GRADUATE APPLICATIONS

(FOR UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM APPLICANTS) Official Standardized Test Results: SAT Reasoning Test (SAT I) – REPORT TO AUCA INSTITUTION CODE 5825 or ACT plus Writing Test – REPORT TO AUCA INSTITUTION CODE 5479 (FOR GRADUATE PROGRAM APPLICANTS) Official Standardized Test Results: GMAT – REPORT TO AUCA INSTITUTION CODE S2B-2G-87 or GRE – REPORT TO AUCA INSTITUTION CODE 0419

5. Essay: Please state your reasons for applying to the American University of Central Asia, and how your studies at AUCA will contribute toward your goals. Also, tell us what you feel most enthusiastic about and whether this has influenced your life in any way. Limit your essay to 700 words / 1 page. The essay must be typed.

6. Copy of Republic Test Certificate (ORT), the original ORT certificate must be submitted upon admission to AUCA (only for citizens of Kyrgyz Republic)

7. Copy of high-school certificate, or a certificate from institution certifying that an applicant is in the last year (Note: Upon admission to AUCA, the original high-school certificate must be submitted to the Office of Admissions)

American University of Central Asia reserves the right to evaluate an application and render a final decision even if all pieces of the application have not been received.