An unmatched American education in Uzbekistan, powered by Arizona State University—ranked No. 1 in innovation, sustainability, and global impact
Ahead of MIT and Standford by U.S. News & World Report from 2016 to 2025.
Graduate with the AUT degree and obtain a separate degree from Arizona State University, repeatedly ranked No. 1 for global impact, ahead of MIT and Penn State by Times Higher Education, 2020-23.
Or transfer to the US in Year 4 and earn a US degree from Arizona State University with OPT eligibility for up to 3 years.
All our degrees are designed and powered by ASU, ensuring top-tier education and global recognition.
We offer practical, industry-relevant skills-based education
Our faculty is well connected with the industry and employers
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Programs and curriculum co-designed with ASU
Teachers from industry and top companies
Study in a state-of-the-art campus located in the heart of Tashkent, designed to foster creativity, innovation, and collaboration.
Have a great student life with social engagements and experiences
To offer transformative education focused on quality, innovation, and holistic development. Powered by ASU, we prepare socially responsible, creative, and entrepreneurial professionals for real-world challenges, enhancing their employability and commitment to sustainable socio-economic development.
To be a leading university that champions innovation, builds global connections, and empowers students. Through our ASU partnership, we bridge academia and industry, fostering a diverse workforce for sustainable development in Uzbekistan and beyond. We prioritize the needs and dreams of our students, faculty, staff, and community.
On July 17, 2024, Uzbekistan's President, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, signed a decree to establish the American University of Technology (AUT) in Tashkent. This initiative follows a memorandum of understanding with Arizona State University (ASU) and Cintana Education from the U.S., which was discussed during a meeting in New York last September. Cintana Education, led by founder and chairman Douglas Becker, will be the U.S. partner responsible for organizing the university’s educational processes and will join the management board to oversee and coordinate AUT’s activities in Tashkent.
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Dr. Rick Shangraw, Founding President of American University of Technology
Dr. Rick Shangraw is an entrepreneur and academic dedicated to enhancing global higher education. He is the founding President of the American University of Technology in Tashkent, President of Cintana Education, and holds multiple positions at Arizona State University (ASU).
At Cintana, he partners with ASU and other institutions worldwide to increase access to higher education. Previously, Dr. Shangraw served 15 years as a senior executive at ASU, helping establish it as a top research enterprise and grow its assets to $1.5 billion through philanthropy, real estate, technology commercialization, applied research, and venture partnerships
He is also a Professor of Practice at ASU’s Watts College of Public Service and a senior fellow at the University Design Institute.
Dr. Shangraw began his career in academia as a tenure-track faculty member at Syracuse University, where he received a Doctor of Philosophy in public administration with a specialization in technology and information policy and organization design from the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs.
Meet Prof. Dr. Said Irandoust, Founding Rector of American University of Technology
Prof. Dr. Said Irandoust is a globally recognized academic leader with extensive experience in higher education governance. He has held prominent leadership positions at prestigious institutions worldwide.
Previously, Prof. Irandoust served as Vice President of Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden, Rector of the University of Borås in Sweden, President of the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) in Thailand, and Rector of the Afro-American University of Central Africa (AAUCA) in Equatorial Guinea.
In addition to his leadership roles, he has played a key part in the establishment of new universities, including the Indonesia International Institute for Life Sciences (i3L) in Indonesia and Albukhary International University (AiU) in Malaysia.
He has also collaborated with UNESCO on initiatives to enhance access, relevance, and quality of higher education and TVET institutions across Africa.
Prof. Irandoust holds a PhD in Chemical Engineering from Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden.
In partnership with Cintana Education
Global Alliance: As part of the ASU-Cintana Alliance, we are connected with 25 leading universities across more than 20 countries, all powered by ASU.
This expansive network offers unparalleled opportunities for collaboration, innovation, and global engagement.
Gain a U.S. degree as well as an Uzbek degree from AUT and ASU by spending your final year online or on campus at ASU.
Our programs are designed and powered by ASU, ensuring top-tier education and global recognition.
As part of the ASU-Cintana Alliance, we are connected with 25 leading universities across more than 20 countries, all powered by ASU. This expansive network offers unparalleled opportunities for collaboration, innovation, and global engagement.
Study in a state-of-the-art campus located in the heart of Tashkent, designed to foster creativity, innovation, and collaboration.
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