About
the Royal University of Phnom Penh
As Cambodia's oldest and largest public university, we are dedicated to providing outstanding education, research, and service for the nation's future.
30,000+
Active Students
53+
Programs
5
Faculties
2
Institutes
65+
Years Legacy
Graduate Attributes
The RUPP has four sets of interweaving Graduate Attributes, which have been embedded throughout all our undergraduate and postgraduate courses: these attributes are active and lifelong learners, knowledge of discipline and professionalism, ethical conduct and social responsibility, and communication and teamwork skills
The RUPP graduate attributes are underpinned in all courses that we want our graduates who will:
Active & Lifelong Learners
Be 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
Have enhanced cultural, social, and ethical awareness as engaged members of the community.
Educational Philosophy
The Royal University of Phnom Penh has an educational philosophy for teaching and learning that aims to develop human capital resources with critical reasoning and ethical decision-making skills, research and innovative skills, well-rounded citizenship in diverse cultural settings, awareness of the potential needs of society and the region, and able students to the workforce or to create jobs and develop themselves to be professionals, contributing in the advancement of nation’s prosperity, preserving Cambodian cultural and natural heritage.
Best IT Education Institution 2011 & 2012
ICT Award
Faculties and Institutes
Discover premier degree programs at Royal University of Phnom Penh.
Faculty of Science
Programs in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Computer and Environmental Science.
Learn MoreFaculty of Social Sciences and Humanities
Home to Sociology, Psychology, History, Philosophy, Media, Tourism, and more.
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IT, Data Science, Bio, Environmental, Automation, Supply Chain, and Telecom & Electronics.
Learn MoreFaculty of Development Studies
Focus on community development, economic development, and natural resource management.
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Educational studies, higher education development, research and teacher training.
Learn MoreInstitute of Foreign Languages
Cambodia’s leading institute for English, French, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Thai and more.
Learn MoreInstitute for International Studies and Public Policy
Programs in International Relations, Economics, Political Science and regional studies.
Learn MoreResearch & Innovation
RUPP is a hub for research, contributing to national development and addressing global challenges. Our centers and faculties are at the forefront of discovery.
- Pioneering STEM and Technology
- Environmental & Climate Change Studies
- Khmer Language & Social Sciences Research
Latest News
AEP Term 13: Orientation
AEP Term 13: OrientationDate: 09-10 January 2026Venue: Auditorium, Building G, IFL
Institute of Foreign Languages
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IT Center
Distinguished Talk on "MATERIALS FOR THE FUTURE" Shaping Science, Technology and Society
The Royal University of Phnom Penh is pleased to co-host a distinguished talk by Prof. Dr. Konstantin Novoselov, Nobel Laureate in Physics (2010)
IT Center
2025 International Seminar The Accidental Edge: Harnessing Serendipity in Strategy and Execution.
2025 International SeminarThe Accidental Edge: Harnessing Serendipity in Strategy and Execution.
IT Center
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