The Royal University of Phnom Penh (RUPP)

The Royal University of Phnom Penh (RUPP) is Cambodia’s oldest and one of the largest public universities. It hosts more than 12,000 scholarship and full-fee paying students, across a diverse range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs. It is unique in Cambodia for offering specialist degrees in fields including the sciences, humanities and social sciences, as well as professional degrees in fields such as information technology, electronics, psychology, social work, and tourism. RUPP also provides Cambodia’s foremost degree-level language programs through the Institute of Foreign Languages. Due to its many achievements, RUPP has full membership of the ASEAN University Network(AUN).



RUPP has over 450 full-time staff. All of its 335 academic staff members hold tertiary qualifications, including 15 PhDs and 280 Masters degrees. They are supported by over 120 administrative and maintenance staff. In addition, the university maintains links with Cambodian and international NGOs, local and international universities and government ministries. As a result, various international and non-government organizations and government offices regularly contribute adjunct faculty members to help expand RUPP’s capacity.



RUPP is located on three spacious campuses. The main campus lies roughly five kilometers from the center of Phnom Penh. Adjoining the main campus is the Institute of Foreign Languages, which boasts peaceful landscaping features alongside its modern architecture. Roughly one kilometer further from town lies RUPP Campus II, in which the departments of History, Sociology and Philosophy reside.



The Royal University of Phnom Penh will continue to be the leading higher education in Cambodia, focused on excellence in teaching and learning, committed to research for the development of the country and making a contribution to Cambodian society.

MISSION STATEMENT

The Royal University of Phnom Penh has its mission:

To educate graduates who strive for excellence in their chosen academic fields and in their capacity to put this knowledge to work

To foster high-quality research which will assist the development of new knowledge and create paths for national development

To provide research and service to the public and private sectors for the advancement of national self-reliance

To continuously expand its programs to respond to emerging needs in Cambodian and regional society and,

To promote cultural preservation, exchange and development.


GOALS

The Royal University will achieve accreditation from the Accreditation Committee of Cambodia of its institution and programs within the next three years.
Each department will have both teaching and research as part of their mandate and will be able to demonstrate excellence in these areas.
A graduate school of arts and sciences will be established within the next two years.
The Royal University of Phnom Penh will have an integrated Information and Technology system.
Community service will be integrated into various departments and programs.