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The founders of the American University of Phnom Penh (AUPP) realized a long-standing dream when, after two years of planning and preparation, they opened University’s doors to its first incoming class in September 2013. The founders’ goal is to provide a strong post-secondary educational option in Cambodia to the citizens of the Kingdom.
The University provides a rigorous, principled, American-style educational opportunity to the youth of Cambodia, and is the first and only American-style university in the country. The U.S.-based curriculum is delivered entirely in English, and courses are taught by highly qualified American faculty members with significant teaching experience in the United States.

It was a dream that spawned the American University of Phnom Penh. The founder, Dr. Chea Vandeth, a foreign educated Cambodian scholar, for almost ten (10) years before the start of AUPP thought about developing a high quality education institution in Cambodia. His attempts were unsuccessful, for during that time, it was impossible to find a partner institution to collaborate with and the general standards of living for most Cambodians prevented them from being able to support their children in a university with high tuition.

One of the newest universities in Cambodia, the American University of Phnom Penh (AUPP) was established in 2013. Since opening, we have focused on building an institution of academic excellence, and recruiting the highest quality of students who have a commitment to serving society. We are a destination institution in Cambodia and the region. Our founders believed that creating an American-model university in Cambodia would provide an excellent opportunity for young students to receive a high quality education in Cambodia. The University adheres to the highest standards of academic quality, while providing co-curricular activities to complement academic programs.

First, complete the application form. It is available for download here, or you can visit our campus at No 50, St. 315, Boeung Kok II, Toul Kork, Phnom Penh to complete an application. Additionally, you are required to submit a copy of your provisional high school diploma or Grade 12 National Examination scores, official 3-year high school transcripts, a personal statement explaining why you want to attend AUPP, and a letter of recommendation. Students who attended high school outside of Cambodia must have their high school diploma certified by the Accreditation Committee of Cambodia (ACC). AUPP will provide assistance with this process.

Founded in 2013, the American University of Phnom Penh is Cambodia’s newest institution of higher learning, and the only one to offer a curriculum based on that used at major universities in the United States of America. Our mission is help our students gain the skills, values, and knowledge they will need to succeed in the rapidly changing world of the twenty first century.

The American University of Phnom Penh will be a leader in higher education, known for academic rigor, teaching excellence and innovation, and high ethical standards. The University partners with universities and colleges in the United States and other institutions of higher education to offer opportunities and access that ensure that our University’s graduates are among the best educated in the world.

The American University of Phnom Penh (AUPP) is the first American-style independent higher education institution offering a quality and rigorous education that prepares students with the strong theoretical base and practical skills to further their studies and to be competitive in the global marketplace.