Practical vocational education in the Tien Shan foothills

Cordon Community College: Skills for the Mountain Future

Study IT, agriculture, tourism, and healthcare in a multilingual environment, using 12-week project-based courses to connect classrooms with real industries.

  • Industry mentors + co-built training facilities with companies
  • Trilingual instruction: Kyrgyz / Russian / English
  • Comprehensive career and entrepreneurship support
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Core Program Pathways

Four hands-on courses with project-based learning and industry mentors help students connect to real jobs before graduation.

IT & Digital Skills program

IT & Digital Skills

12-week bilingual project-based course covering frontend development, data visualization, and digital marketing.

  • Career paths: Junior frontend, data assistant, digital operations
  • Highlights: Real company project internships, portfolio guidance
Course details
Agricultural Technology Innovation program

Agricultural Technology Innovation

Co-built with Osh AgroTech drip irrigation demo field, including sensor maintenance and agribusiness planning.

  • Career paths: Smart agriculture technicians, agribusiness operations
  • Highlights: Field mapping + data-driven yield analysis
Course details
Tourism & Hospitality Management program

Tourism & Hospitality Management

Flexible evening and weekend classes focusing on multilingual service and digital operations.

  • Career paths: Hotel operations supervisor, tourism planning
  • Highlights: Rotation internship at SilkRoad Hospitality
Course details
Nursing & Public Health program

Nursing & Public Health

Clinical practice with Osh City Clinic, community health lectures, and emergency drills.

  • Career paths: Community nurses, public health advocates
  • Highlights: Dual mentor system, first aid and health education certificates
Course details

Spring 2026 Admission Timeline

Master key milestones, prepare materials in advance, and successfully complete the registration → interview → enrollment process.

Pre-admission PreparationOct 20 - Nov 3

Release admission PDF brochure, open evening program consultations, schedule Q&A with WhatsApp assistant.

Responsible team: Admission Marketing Group

Official RegistrationNov 4 - Dec 15

Accept online/offline application materials, send preliminary review confirmation within 48 hours.

Responsible team: Admissions Office

Interviews & Skills AssessmentDec 16 - Dec 27

Organize 4 on-site interviews and 2 remote assessments, publish waitlist.

Responsible team: Academic Departments

Admission Results AnnouncementDec 30 - Jan 6

Send admission letters and scholarship intent letters, provide downloadable list.

Responsible team: Academic Affairs Office

Enrollment & OrientationFeb 17 - Feb 21

Complete registration, dormitory assignment, and orientation week lectures, separate instructions for evening programs.

Responsible team: Student Development Center

Payment & Course RegistrationFeb 24 - Feb 28

Complete tuition payment, course selection, and student ID pickup, support installment and education loans.

Responsible team: Finance & Academic Affairs

Scholarships & Financial Aid Programs

Various aid programs supporting mountain youth, women in STEM, and working adults transitioning careers.

Mountain Newcomer Merit Scholarship

50% first-year tuition + 50% dormitory discount, covers all programs.

  • Requirements: GPA ≥ 3.4 or top 3 in regional skills competition
  • Family annual income < $6,000
30 awards

Women in STEM Scholarship

For female applicants in IT and Agriculture programs, $400 per semester, up to 4 semesters.

  • Requires teacher recommendation letter and project outcomes
  • Admission page displays "Women's Special" badge
15 awards

Mountain Community Service Award

$300 per semester + campus work-study position, focused on public health and tourism management.

  • Requires proof of ≥ 40 hours volunteer service
  • Position matching with Student Development Center
20 awards

Skills Upgrade Evening Program Subsidy

35% discount on evening/weekend classes, for working adults transitioning careers.

  • Requires employer recommendation or personal transition plan
  • Rolling review, deadline December 20
40 awards

Campus Life & Learning Daily

Bilingual clubs, mountain volunteering, and hands-on classes integrate learning with community service.

Campus life - students playing volleyball and studying
Bilingual clubs and sports activities: Weekly exchanges in Kyrgyz / Russian / English, participate in volleyball, basketball, and other sports, alumni share job search experiences.
Mountain volunteering - students serving the community in mountains
Mountain volunteering: In partnership with local NGOs, maintain trails, provide community medical services, totaling 1,200 hours of service.
Hands-on classes - students learning in smart greenhouse
Hands-on classes: IT and agriculture programs co-create smart greenhouse projects, students directly operate sensors and data instruments.
Dormitory life - cozy space for learning and living
Dormitory life: Equipped with study rooms and shared kitchen, new students receive study planning and psychological support.

Industry-Education Partnership Network

Building training bases with local companies, creating a "classroom + industry" dual-cycle skills ecosystem.

Osh AgroTech

Smart agriculture training: 40 hectares drip irrigation demo field + 12-week hands-on course, first batch of 60 students participating Fall 2025.

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SilkRoad Hospitality

Hospitality management evening program: 18 bilingual interns accepted in 6 months, rotation and multilingual service training.

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Osh City Clinic

Joint nursing and public health practice: Community health checkups + clinic process optimization, patient wait time reduced by 15%.

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News & Events

Stay updated on college developments, partnership projects, and admission announcements.

Smart Agriculture Training Plan Signed

Co-built with Osh AgroTech 40 hectares drip irrigation demo field, training first batch of 60 students.

Partnership details

Spring 2026 Admission Registration Open

Published interview schedule and scholarship policy, added evening tourism management track.

Registration process

Another Gold Medal in Skills Competition

Student Aidar won gold medal in Bishkek skills competition, invited to share web development experience.

Read student story

Cross-border Vocational Education Exchange Project Launched

With Tashkumir Vocational College, exchanging 12 teachers, co-building bilingual courses.

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Student Stories

Real alumni stories prove how Cordon education connects mountain communities with global opportunities.