Angkor University


Angkor University is a higher education and research institution in Siem Reap Province, Cambodia.
The university is composed of seven academic faculties and three centers. According to a number of surveys, it is consistently ranked within the top 30 universities in Cambodia and is considered to be the best university in the Siem Reap province by the UniRank ranking. A.U. is best known for nursing, midwifery, engineering, architecture, computer science, interior design, Rural development, and Hotel Management and Tourism.

Introduction

As a higher education and research institution that complies with international standards. A.U. was founded by local investors ; the model is widely used in most of the universities in Cambodia, especially in the health section. The Associate's programs last for two years for other disciplines, except for the associate degree in nursing, and Midwifery last for three years; Bachelor's programs last for 4–5 years, except for the Bachelor of Science in nursing lasts for two years which is an upgrading training program from AND to BSN; and Master's program is for two years. All courses are conducted in Khmer and English languages. The quality of training programs has been accredited by the ACC in 2021.
A.U. students from all disciplines can have the opportunity to participate and share their own ideas and theories in local and international communities and industries/organizations which have advanced sciences and technologies from the countries such as France, Netherlands, Belgium, Russia, Poland, Bulgaria, Japan, South Korea, China, Taiwan, Thailand, Philippines, and Indonesia, etc.

Location

Nowadays, A.U. is located at Borey Seang Nam, Phum Khnar, Sangkat Chreav, Krong Siem Reap, Siem Reap Province, Kingdom of Cambodia.

History

Only during the 9th to 12th centuries of the Angkor era, there were three established universities included Ta Prohm University, Preah Khan University and Neak Poan University in Siem Reap. Before the year of 2002, there were few high schools and technical centers in Krong Siem Reap. Only foreign languages and basic pedagogy were taught. The initiative for the establishment of the university, is attributed to H.E. Nek Oknha Seang Nam, to support the national Vision on One Province, One University, proposed by Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen in 2002. Angkor University has been officially recognized by Sub-Decree No. 28 ANKr.BK, dated 23 July 2004, of Royal Government of Cambodia. A.U. was originally composed of five faculties: Business Administration and Tourism, Science and Technology, Humanities and Foreign Languages, Sociology and Law, and Agriculture.

Academics and governance

Academics

Angkor University is organized into seven faculties and three centers.
; Faculties
  • Business Administration and Tourism
  • Science and Technology
  • Humanities and Foreign Languages
  • Sociology and Law
  • Agriculture
  • Public Health
  • Engineering and Architecture
; Scientific Centers
  • Center of Foreign Languages
  • SMARTECH Center
; Research and Innovation

Chairman

The chairman, H.E. Nek Oknha Seang Nam, is chair of Board of Trustees and provides advice to the Rector, as well as having ceremonial duties.

Vice-chairman

The vice-chairman, Mr. Sok Tonh, is deputy chair of Board of Trustees and secretary for H.E. Nek Oknha Seang Nam, and also provides advice engaged in the sponsorship or financial segment to the Rector, as well as having ceremonial duties.

Rector

The Permanent member of the Board of Trustees is the chief of executive committee of the university, who is head of A.U.'s day-to-day activities. The Permanent member of Board of Trustees is also the Rector of Angkor university. This position is equivalent role to the president or principal of other educational institutions in some ASEAN countries or North America. The current Permanent member of Board of Trustees and Rector is Gnel Rattha, Ph.D. He was named as Permanent member of Board of Trustees and Rector on 8 August 2019.

Education scholarships

There are four major types of Scholarship available:
  • A.U. Scholarship Exam for nursing, midwifery, Engineering, Architecture, Public Law, Hotel and Tourism Management, Accounting, Computer Science, Information Technology, English Language, and Rural Development
  • H.E. Seang Nam for Engineering and Architecture
  • Genkiya Fund for Associate in Nursing
  • A.U. Family Scholarship