Universities in Cambodia

Explore the uniRank League Table and University Ranking of 49 Universities in Cambodia

The Kingdom of Cambodia is divided into 25 provinces (Khmer: khaet), which are further subdivided into districts (Khmer: srok), along with the autonomous municipality of the capital, Phnom Penh. The majority of higher education institutions that meet the uniRank selection criteria are located in Phnom Penh, situated in the southern part of the country. As the most populous city in Cambodia, Phnom Penh serves as the political, economic and cultural heart of the nation, offering a range of educational opportunities and resources. The following uniRank league tables and sub-rankings consider all provinces that include at least one Cambodian higher education institution meeting the uniRank selection criteria.

Banteay Meanchey (1)  
Battambang (3)  
Kampong Cham (1)  
Phnom Penh (38)  
Prey Veng (1)  
Siem Reap (2)  
Sihanoukville (1)  
Svay Rieng (1)  

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The Higher Education System in Cambodia

The higher education system in Cambodia is managed by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport and includes a mix of public and private institutions.

Types of higher education institutions in Cambodia

In Cambodia, there are two main types of higher education institutions:

1. Universities: universities offer a broad range of academic disciplines and award degrees at various levels.
2. Institutes: institutes are specialized institutions offering more focused training, often leading to diplomas or associate degrees.

Access to higher education in Cambodia

Students gain access to higher education after completing secondary school, typically obtaining the Baccalauréat certificate. This certificate is required for university admission, and students may need to pass an entrance exam.

Languages of instruction in Cambodia

Courses are primarily taught in Khmer, with some institutions offering programs in English or French.

Stages of higher education in Cambodia

1. First stage: the Bachelor's degree is awarded after a typical four-year study period, though medical fields may require longer durations.
2. Second stage: the Master's degree is awarded after two additional years of study following the Bachelor's degree.
3. Third stage: the Doctoral degree is awarded after three years of study post-Master's degree.

Since 2005, UniRank provides original research, valuable information and resources to help you explore and make informed decisions about Cambodian universities and their online presence.

• Oldest Universities in Cambodia
  Explore the most traditional and long-established Cambodian post-secondary institutions according to uniRank's original research.
• A-Z Universities in Cambodia
  Search for Cambodian higher education institutions listed alphabetically from A to Z.
• Cambodian Universities by Town
  Look for tertiary institutions located in a particular Cambodian town or city.
• Top Public Universities in Cambodia
  Discover Cambodian public higher education institutions with potentially lower tuition fees.
• Top Private Universities in Cambodia
  Find out about Cambodian private higher education institutions.
• Top Non-Profit Universities in Cambodia
  Explore Cambodian not-for-profit higher education institutions that may offer lower tuition fees.
• Top For-Profit Universities in Cambodia
  Look for Cambodian for-profit higher education institutions.
• Top Cambodian Universities on Facebook
  See which tertiary institutions in Cambodia have the most followers on Facebook, according to uniRank's original research.
• Top Cambodian Universities on Twitter
  Discover the Universities in Cambodia that are most followed on Twitter, based on uniRank's original research.
• Top Cambodian Universities on Instagram
  Find out which post-secondary institutions in Cambodia are the most followed on Instagram, according to uniRank's original research.
• Top Cambodian Universities on YouTube
  Explore the Universities in Cambodia with the most subscribed channels on YouTube, based on uniRank's original research.