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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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Overview of Cambodian Universities

Cambodia's higher education system comprises 49 accredited institutions, blending public and private universities established since the 1960s. The sector is characterized by rapid growth, with private institutions (59%) outnumbering public ones (41%). Universities primarily concentrate in Phnom Penh, offering programs ranging from technology and agriculture to management and arts. English-language instruction is increasingly common and institutions follow a bachelor-master-doctorate degree structure aligned with international standards.

Top 10 Cambodian Universities

1. Royal University of Phnom Penh (RUPP) - សាកលវិទ្យាល័យភូមិន្ទភ្នំពេញ. Phnom Penh. Established 1960. Public. Country Rank: 1 | World Rank: 5925
2. Institute of Technology of Cambodia (ITC) - វិទ្យាស្ថានបច្ចេកវិទ្យាកម្ពុជា. Phnom Penh. Established 1964. Public. Country Rank: 2 | World Rank: 6315
3. Paññāsāstra University of Cambodia (PUC) - សកលវិទ្យាល័យបញ្ញាសាស្ត្រកម្ពុជា. Phnom Penh. Established 2000. Private. Country Rank: 3 | World Rank: 8503
4. National University of Battambang (NUBB) - សាកលវិទ្យាល័យបាត់ដំបង. Battambang. Established 2007. Public. Country Rank: 4 | World Rank: 8926
5. Paragon International University (PIU) - សាកលវិទ្យាល័យ ហ្សាម៉ាន់. Phnom Penh. Established 2010. Private. Country Rank: 5 | World Rank: 8952
6. Royal University of Agriculture (RUA) - សាកលវិទ្យាល័យភូមិន្ទកសិកម្ម. Phnom Penh. Established 1964. Public. Country Rank: 6 | World Rank: 8977
7. The University of Cambodia (UC) - សកលវិទ្យាល័យកម្ពុជា. Phnom Penh. Established 2003. Private. Country Rank: 7 | World Rank: 9073
8. National University of Management (NUM) - សាកលវិទ្យាល័យជាតិគ្រប់គ្រង. Phnom Penh. Established 1983. Public. Country Rank: 8 | World Rank: 9430
9. Royal University of Fine Arts (RUFA) - សាកលវិទ្យាល័យភូមិន្ទវិចិត្រសិល្បៈ. Phnom Penh. Established 1979. Public. Country Rank: 9 | World Rank: 9781
10. University of Puthisastra (UP) - សាកលវិទ្យាល័យពុទ្ធិសាស្ត្រ. Phnom Penh. Established 2007. Private. Country Rank: 10 | World Rank: 9886

Analysis of University Types

Cambodia's 49 universities divide into public (20 institutions, 41%) and private (29 institutions, 59%). This distribution highlights the significant role of private investment in higher education expansion since 2000. Public universities typically specialize in STEM and public administration, while private institutions often focus on business, languages and international programs.

Global Ranking and Standing

While Cambodian universities are gaining regional recognition, none currently rank in the global top 200 (0% of institutions) or top 1,000 (0%). This reflects the system's developmental stage following historical disruptions. Universities are increasingly pursuing international partnerships and quality enhancements to improve global competitiveness.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How many universities are in Cambodia?
Cambodia has 49 accredited higher education institutions.

What is Cambodia's top-ranked university?
Royal University of Phnom Penh (RUPP) consistently ranks as Cambodia's #1 university.

Are Cambodian degrees recognized internationally?
Degrees from accredited institutions are recognized regionally through ASEAN agreements, with growing global recognition.

What percentage of universities are in Phnom Penh?
8 of the top 10 universities (80%) are located in the capital, reflecting urban educational concentration.

Do Cambodian universities teach in English?
Many private and some public universities offer English-taught programs, particularly in business and international relations.

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.

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