Higher Education in IT: An Overview of the American University of Technology

The American University of Technology (AUT) was established in partnership with Arizona State University (ASU), bringing advanced U.S. educational standards to Uzbekistan. For the past nine years, ASU has ranked among the top universities in the United States in the categories of innovation, sustainability, and global impact.

AUT’s mission is to provide high-quality, international education focused on innovation, holistic development, and professional career building. With ASU’s support, the university prepares socially responsible, creative, and entrepreneurial professionals capable of solving real-world challenges, thereby enhancing their competitiveness in the labor market and their commitment to sustainable socio-economic development.

Accreditation

National Accreditation. The American University of Technology was established by presidential decree and is accredited by the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Innovation of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

International Recognition. The official partnership with Arizona State University (ASU) ensures that programs meet rigorous global standards, preparing students for successful careers worldwide.

Undergraduate Programs

In 2024, AUT opened enrollment for two undergraduate programs:
— International Trade
— Software Engineering.

Professions available to students upon graduation:
— Software Engineering
— Software Developer
— Software Architect
— DevOps Engineer
— Lead Programmer
— Platform Engineer
— Frontend Developer
— Backend Developer
— Full Stack Engineer.

Faculty

Dr. Khaled Mia, Director of the School of Digital Technologies at AUT, is an experienced educator and researcher who has worked at prominent institutions in the United States and Canada.

Student Opportunities

Students have the opportunity to earn two higher education degrees through a 3+1 program, studying for three years at AUT and completing the final year at ASU in both offline and online formats. Additionally, there is an accelerated master’s program in a 4+1 format and a full master’s degree through a 1+1 program.

Partner Universities

As part of the ASU-Cintana Education alliance, the university collaborates with 25 leading universities in more than 20 countries, all of which also partner with Arizona State University:
— Almaty Management University, Kazakhstan
— American University Kyiv, Ukraine
— Budapest Metropolitan University, Hungary
— CEIPA, Colombia
— Charlotte Fresenius Privatuniversität, Austria
— Chitkara University, India
— Galala University, Egypt
— Health Careers International, Australia
— Hochschule Fresenius University of Applied Sciences, Germany
— Istanbul Bilgi University, Turkey
— Mapúa University, Philippines
— NorthCap University, India
— The NorthCap University, India
— Shiv Nadar University, India
— Sunway University, Malaysia
— Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara, Mexico
— University Of Donja Gorica, Montenegro
— Universitas Esa Unggul, Indonesia
— Universidad Francisco Gavidia, El Salvador
— Universum International College, Kosovo
— Universidad Internacional Del Ecuador, Ecuador
— Universidad Latina de Costa Rica, Costa Rica
— Universidad Norbert Wiener, Peru.

Student Life

AUT offers a vibrant student life with modern facilities, including classrooms, laboratories, libraries, and recreational areas.
The campus is designed to create a comfortable environment for learning and personal growth:
— student interest clubs: ranging from academic and professional groups to cultural and community clubs
— cultural and community events: festivals, guest lectures, and performances
— sports and entertainment: team sports, fitness classes, and recreational activities.

Employment

In early October 2024, during a meeting between the leadership of AUT, Cintana Education, and IT Park Uzbekistan, discussions took place regarding collaboration with representatives of the U.S. private sector. AUT intends to attract leading American companies for joint projects in Uzbekistan, which will contribute to the development of the local startup ecosystem and the IT services sector.

Prospective collaboration between AUT, Cintana Education, Arizona State University, and IT Park Uzbekistan will enable local specialists to gain knowledge and experience from leading American experts, significantly enhancing their competitiveness and demand on the international stage.