An American university in Kyrgyzstan serving international students from around the world
Founded in 2015, Tianshan Silk Road University (TSRU) is an American-style university located in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. We provide U.S.-accredited education with 100% English instruction, specifically designed for international students seeking an affordable alternative to studying in North America or Europe.
Our founders — educators from Harvard, Stanford, and other top American universities — established TSRU to make quality American education accessible to students worldwide. With 85% international enrollment from over 60 countries, TSRU offers a truly global campus environment in one of the world's most affordable and welcoming study destinations.
Year Founded
Students
Faculty Members
Countries
To provide accessible, world-class American education to international students through 100% English-language instruction, U.S. curriculum standards, and affordable tuition — enabling students from around the world to earn recognized degrees without the high costs of studying in the United States.
Academic Excellence: We maintain the highest standards of teaching, research, and scholarship, following American higher education models.
Cultural Diversity: We celebrate our students' diverse backgrounds and foster cross-cultural understanding and cooperation.
Integrity: We uphold honesty, transparency, and ethical conduct in all our endeavors.
Innovation: We encourage creative thinking, entrepreneurship, and the application of knowledge to solve real-world problems.
Community Engagement: We actively contribute to the development of local and regional communities through service and partnership.
President
Former Dean at Georgetown University, Ph.D. in International Relations from Harvard
Provost & Chief Academic Officer
Ph.D. in Education from Stanford University, specialist in curriculum development
Dean of Business School
Former professor at Wharton, Ph.D. in Economics from MIT
Dean of Engineering
Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Caltech, 20 years industry experience
TSRU is accredited by the Ministry of Education of the Kyrgyz Republic and maintains partnerships with leading American universities including:
These partnerships enable credit transfers, faculty exchanges, and joint research initiatives, ensuring our curriculum meets rigorous American academic standards.
TSRU operates under the authorization of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Kyrgyz Republic. Prospective partners, parents, and students can review the full accreditation license at any time.
Official license issued by the Ministry of Education and Science of the Kyrgyz Republic
