The Ph.D. Program in Education at the Royal University of Phnom Penh is designed to develop visionary leaders, advanced researchers, and high-level specialists. Rooted in the national strategy to build human capital for Cambodia's 2030 and 2050 development goals, this program equips educators with advanced analytical, creative, and innovative skills to lead institutional reform and evidence-based policymaking.

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Areas of Specialization

1. Educational Administration (EA)

2. Educational Development (ED)

3. Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment (CIA)

4. Human Resource Development and Lifelong Learning Education (HRD&LLE)

Faculty of Education The Faculty of Education (FoEd) stands as a beacon of academic excellence with its three pivotal departments: Educational Studies, Higher Education Management and Development, and Lifelong Learning. At the heart of FoEd lies our Center for Educational Research and Training, a hub for cutting-edge educational practices and innovations. Our programs span a comprehensive range, from Certificates to Bachelor's (Cohort 5 as of 2024), Master's (Cohort 20 as of 2024), and Ph.D. degrees in Education (Cohort 5 as of 2024). Since 2018, the Ministry of Education, Youth, and Sport has entrusted FoEd with the critical role of professional development for principals and teachers nationwide through our renowned TUP and LUP programs for early childhood education, primary education and secondary education sub-sectors. Our contributions to significant initiatives like the Secondary Education Improvement Project (SEIP 2018-2022, 100 target lower secondary schools) and the ongoing General Education Improvement Project (GEIP 2022-2026, 1700 Schools from ECE, PE and SE) underscore our commitment to educational excellence. Moreover, FoEd offers research consultancy services and professional development short courses at its Center for Educational Research and Training. These services extend to development agencies, non-governmental organizations, public and private higher education institutions, and government ministries, ensuring our impact is both wide-reaching and profound. Our unwavering commitment is to foster an environment of continuous learning and growth, equipping educators to thrive in a dynamic educational landscape. Join us at the Faculty of Education, where we shape the future of education together.

FoE’s Educational Philosophy The Educational Philosophy of the Faculty of Education focuses on developing human capital through best practices across all concerned educational sub-sectors. This philosophy emphasizes the following traits: the ability to research and innovate, make well-informed decisions, uphold ethical standards, and be well-rounded and accountable citizens. It also includes the ability to thrive in a multicultural society, understand national and regional potentials, and self-develop as education specialists who contribute to national economic development and growth while simultaneously conserving the country's cultural and natural resources.

Our rigorous curriculum combines foundational educational theories with advanced methodological skills to foster independent, high-impact scholarship.

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