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Bachelor programs
Degrees in science, technology, humanities, education and the social sciences — built around critical thinking, problem-solving and adaptability.
Undergraduate studyMaster & PhD programs
Advance your expertise through research-led graduate study — including new cohorts at the Graduate School of Science.
Graduate studyInternational & exchange
Foreign students usually apply through their home government, which coordinates with Cambodia's Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport. RUPP students can study abroad through partner exchanges.
International Relations OfficeProfessional training
Practical short courses and language programs from RUPP's cooperation centres, open to professionals and the public.
All trainingsCambodia's oldest and largest public university
Our vision is to become Cambodia's flagship university, with regional standing in teaching and learning, research and innovation, and social engagement by 2030.
Latest stories & opportunities
Now accepting applications: Master of Environmental Engineering — 1st Cohort
The Graduate School of Science invites applications. Deadline 4 December 2026; entrance exam 26 December 2026; tuition 6,000,000 Riels per year.
Graduate School of Science2027 Spring Semester Exchange at Hochschule Heilbronn
Call for applications. Deadline: November 10, 2026.
International Relations OfficeNadri K-Festival is coming soon
ព្រឹត្តិការណ៍វប្បធម៌ខ្មែរ-កូរ៉េប្រចាំឆ្នាំនេះ នឹងបង្ហាញពីភាពស្រស់ស្អាតនៃវប្បធម៌របស់ប្រទេសទាំងពីរ។
Cambodia-Korea Cooperation Center2027 International Priority Graduate Program (PGP)
Call for applications. Deadline: Monday, November 2, 2026.
International Relations OfficeSales Onboarding Strategy: Build a High-Performing Sales Team
A structured approach to onboarding, training, coaching and managing sales teams.
Cambodia-Japan Cooperation Center2027 Spring Semester Exchange at Sophia University
Call for applications. Deadline: Wednesday, October 28, 2026.
International Relations OfficeTactical Supply Chain Management: Reduce Costs and Build a More Resilient Operation
Practical, tactical approaches that improve efficiency and strengthen operational resilience.
Cambodia-Japan Cooperation Center2027 Spring Semester Exchange at Università di Trento
Call for applications. Deadline: Tuesday, October 6, 2026.
International Relations OfficeCJCC Japanese Language Course — Pchum Ben Semester
Registration open for all levels, from Starter to Intermediate 2.
Cambodia-Japan Cooperation Centerសិក្ខាសាលាស្តីពី "ការត្រៀមខ្លួនសម្រាប់ឱកាសការងារ និងការអភិវឌ្ឍជំនាញវិជ្ជាជីវៈ"
Workshop on preparing for job opportunities and developing professional skills.
University-Industry Cooperation Centerអាហារូបករណ៍ ÆON 1% Club Foundation សម្រាប់ឆ្នាំសិក្សា ២០២៦-២០២៧
ÆON 1% Club Foundation scholarship for the 2026–2027 academic year.
International Relations OfficeScholarships: PhD Program in Physics (2026–2027)
Ten new PhD places, four with full tuition scholarships through HEIP-2.
Graduate School of ScienceKey dates
2027 Spring Semester Exchange at Sophia University
Apply now 02Nov Scholarship · Deadline2027 International Priority Graduate Program (PGP)
Learn more 10Nov Exchange · Deadline2027 Spring Semester Exchange at Hochschule Heilbronn
Apply now 04Dec Graduate · Applications closeMaster of Environmental Engineering — 1st cohort
Learn more 26Dec Graduate · Entrance examMaster of Environmental Engineering entrance exam
Learn more ថ្មីNotice Foundation Year · Admissionsសេចក្តីជូនដំណឹង អំពីការប្រឡងជ្រើសរើសនិស្សិតចូលរៀនថ្នាក់ឆ្នាំមូលដ្ឋាន
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Research that answers national challenges
RUPP is a hub for research, contributing to national development and addressing global challenges. Our centres and faculties are at the forefront of discovery.
- Pioneering STEM and technology
- Environmental & climate change studies
- Khmer language & social sciences research
National Incubation Center of Cambodia
The national incubation centre, hosted within RUPP's network of centres.
Visit centre UICCUniversity-Industry Cooperation Center
Connecting students and industry through career-readiness and professional-skills workshops.
Visit centre CJCCCambodia-Japan Cooperation Center
Japanese language courses and professional business training for the public.
Visit centre CKCCCambodia-Korea Cooperation Center
Khmer–Korean cultural exchange, including the annual Nadri K-Festival.
Visit centreFind your place to learn
Discover premier degree programs across five faculties, two institutes and the Graduate School of Science.

Message from the Rector
The Royal University of Phnom Penh stands as Cambodia's oldest and largest public university, widely recognized as the flagship institution for higher education in the nation.
At the core of RUPP's mission is Teaching and Learning. The university offers high-quality education across a diverse array of disciplines, equipping graduates to be both academically proficient and socially responsible. Its programs prioritize critical thinking, problem-solving, and adaptability—skills that are vital for navigating the challenges of a rapidly evolving society.
Research and Innovation constitute the second pillar of RUPP's mission. As a center for intellectual exploration, the university promotes research that tackles national challenges while also contributing to global knowledge — from environmental studies to technological advancements — producing solutions that are relevant locally yet significant on an international scale.
Social Engagement rounds out the triad of RUPP's mission. The university actively collaborates with communities to promote equity, sustainability, and the preservation of culture. Through outreach initiatives, partnerships, and service-learning opportunities, RUPP fortifies the connection between academia and society.
RUPP works closely with the Royal Government and industries to align its academic and research priorities with national development strategies, ensuring graduates are equipped with practical skills and that research supports Cambodia's socio-economic growth.
Equally significant is RUPP's dedication to internationalization. Through partnerships with universities and research institutions around the world, faculty exchanges, collaborative projects and scholarships, RUPP equips students to succeed in a globalized economy while aiding Cambodia's integration into the ASEAN and international academic communities.
To become Cambodia's flagship university, with regional standing in teaching and learning, research and innovation, and social engagement.
Our motto · Recognize and Unlock People's Potentials
More than six decades of learning
From the Royal Khmer University to Cambodia's flagship — a history of resilience, renewal and service to the nation.
- 1960
The Royal Khmer University opens
Founded on 13 January 1960, with instruction originally in French.
- 1965–75
A growing university
Faculties of letters, science, pharmacy, law and economics, medicine and dentistry, commerce and pedagogy, plus a language institute.
- 1972
A modernist landmark
Vann Molyvann's main building for the Institute of Foreign Languages is completed — a masterpiece of New Khmer Architecture.
- 1975–79
Closure
Under the Khmer Rouge regime schools and universities were closed. Many faculty members were killed and the campus stood deserted for almost five years.
- 1980
Learning resumes
The École Normale Supérieure reopens.
- 1981
Institute of Foreign Languages
The IFL opens its doors.
- 1988
Phnom Penh University
The École Normale Supérieure and the IFL merge to form Phnom Penh University.
- 1996
A royal name
The university is renamed the Royal University of Phnom Penh.
- 2001
Graduate education
RUPP begins offering Master's degrees.
- 2030
Cambodia's flagship
Our vision: regional standing in teaching and learning, research and innovation, and social engagement.
Landmarks of learning
From New Khmer Architecture to a new home for science and technology, our campuses carry more than six decades of Cambodian history.
Since 1972
Graduate attributes
Four interweaving attributes are embedded throughout all our undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
Active & lifelong learners
Equipped for ongoing learning and inquiry into their personal and professional development.
Knowledge & professionalism
Communicate effectively with the body of knowledge that underpins professional practice.
Ethical conduct & responsibility
Commit to fulfilling the actions and responsibilities of a professional and well-rounded citizen.
Communication & teamwork
Enhanced cultural, social and ethical awareness as engaged members of the community.
Educational philosophy
We develop human capital with critical reasoning and ethical decision-making, research and innovation skills, well-rounded citizenship in diverse cultural settings, and awareness of the needs of society and the region — preparing students to join the workforce or create jobs, contribute to the nation's prosperity, and preserve Cambodia's cultural and natural heritage.
Experience RUPP
Support services, clubs and sport that make university more than a degree.
A home for students from across the region
Foreign students usually apply through their home government, which coordinates with Cambodia's Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport.
Studying at RUPPCareers Advising
Internships, employer talks, job-search workshops and CV support.
Counselling Service
Free counselling for students and staff, run by the Department of Psychology.
Medical Center
Free health check-ups and basic treatment for students and staff.
Students' Association
Student-led sport, celebrations, campus greening and support for students in need.
IFL Debate Club
Building communication and critical thinking since 2001, with regional competitions.
IFL Dance Club
Traditional dance and music classes every Saturday morning.
Exchange
destinations
- Sophia University Japan
- Hochschule Heilbronn Germany
- Università di Trento Italy
Departments also list overseas scholarship partners in Singapore, Thailand, the Philippines, Japan, Korea, the USA, Australia and France.