Royal University of Phnom Penh

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   The short answer

   Royal University of Phnom Penh is a public national research university in Cambodia’s capital, and it suits students who want a large institution with degree and vocational options across several fields. It is a practical choice if you want one university that combines sciences, humanities, social sciences, engineering, and language study.

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   What you can study

   You can study sciences, humanities and social sciences, environment, and engineering at degree level. The university also offers vocational courses in information technology, electronics, psychology, and tourism, and it provides degree-level language programmes through the Institute of Foreign Languages.

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   Getting in

   International applicants should apply through the university’s official admissions process and check the current entry requirements, document list, and deadlines on the university website. If you need a specific programme route, such as language study or a vocational course, confirm that the exact course accepts international students before applying.

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   What it costs

   The university does not publish a tuition fee range for international students; confirm the current rate with its admissions office. Living costs in Phnom Penh will still depend on housing, food, transport, and personal spending.

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   Coming from abroad

   The language of instruction is not stated, so confirm the teaching language for your chosen programme before you apply. You should also check visa steps, whether your qualification is accepted, what documents need translation or legalization, and how to prove you meet the programme requirements.

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   How it compares

   Among Cambodia’s 21 universities, this is one of the largest and broadest options because it is a public national research university in the capital and offers both degree and vocational study. It is likely to suit students who want a wider range of subjects than a specialist institution, especially if they want language study through the Institute of Foreign Languages.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them — always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.