Transforming
the Arctic

with Art and Talent

traditions and experience

As the only university in the Far North of Russia in the field of arts, culture and creative industries, ASICA plays a unique role in transforming the environment and quality of human life in the Arctic region.

About the Institute

The Institute in numbers

1087

students study at the institute in full-time and part-time forms

more than 20

years the Institute has been training students

more than 20

countries cooperate with us

according to 38

educational programs
The Institute carries out educational activities.

Our mission

Formation of an attractive cultural environment in the north of the Far East based on the cultural codes of the territories and the construction of a creative northern identity

We are the people  of the North

representatives of indigenous peoples and those for whom the northern territories have become their small homeland, who have chosen and fallen in love with our harsh and beautiful region.

Life in Yakutsk

We are a comfortable place for creative people

with developed emotional intelligence. We attract those who enjoy challenges and who are willing to work hard on the path to success.

For applicants

Our atmosphere is suitable for romantics

and ambitious leaders, self-absorbed creators and those who can become the soul of the team.

Student life

Departments

The peculiarity of educational programs in ASICA is the "Arctic" disciplines: You will have a deep understanding of the specifics of the northern territories, which are of interest all over the world today.

Department of Folk Art Culture and Socio-Cultural Activities

Department of Cultural Studies and Cultural Heritage of the Peoples of the Arctic

Department of Library and Information Activities and Humanities

Department of Design and Decorative and Applied Arts of the Peoples of the Arctic

Department of Northern Studies and Arctic Studies

Department of Folk Art Culture and Socio-Cultural Activities

Department of Art History

Department of Musical Art

Department of Theater Arts

Department of Painting and Graphics

Department of Cultural Studies and Cultural Heritage of the Peoples of the Arctic

Department of Library and Information Activities and Humanities

Department of Design and Decorative and Applied Arts of the Peoples of the Arctic

Department of Computer Science

Department of Northern Studies and Arctic Studies

Facts about the institute

The Arctic Civilization

ASICA scientists have proved the existence of an Arctic circumpolar civilization, the discovery is confirmed by a certificate of authorship and has received international recognition.

Yakut cinema

Teachers and graduates of ASICA are involved in the emergence of the phenomenon of Yakut cinema and the success of Yakut startups in the game industry.

Olonkho Theatre

We have created a unique theater based on the Yakut epic Olonkho, recognized by UNESCO as a masterpiece of the intangible heritage of mankind. The Olonkho Theater produces joint performances with the Chinese Kunqiu Theater, the productions have been highly appreciated by theater critics at festivals in Russia, India, China, and Japan.

Ethnomusicology

ASICA has a unique folklore archive and a collection of traditional musical instruments of the peoples of North Asia. Professor Yuri Sheikin, Head of the Scientific School of Ethnomusicology, joined the international team of authors of The New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians at the invitation of Oxford University.

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