University of Cambodia

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The University of Cambodia
University of Cambodia
Motto "In Pursuit of Knowledge, Wisdom and Building Tomorrow's Leaders"
Established June 2003
Chancellor H.E. Dr. Haruhisa Handa
President H.E. Dr. Kao Kim Hourn
Address
Northbridge Road, Sangkat Toek Thla, Khan Sen Sok, P.O. Box 917, Phnom Penh, Kingdom of Cambodia, Cambodia
,
Phnom Penh
,
Cambodia
Campus Urban
Colors Green, Gold, and Blue
Nickname UC
Affiliations ACC
Website www.uc.edu.kh

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Overview

The University of Cambodia (UC) is a private, English language based[1] university located on Northbridge Road in Sangkat Toek Thla, Phnom Penh, Kingdom of Cambodia.[2] UC was founded on 23 June 2003[3] by H.E. Dr. Kao Kim Hourn,[4] Minister Delegate to the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia, Chairman of the Board of Trustees and President of the University of Cambodia,[5] and H.E. Dr. Haruhisa Handa,[6] Advisor to the Royal Government of Cambodia, Founder and Chairman of the International Foundation for Arts and Culture,[7] and Chancellor of The University of Cambodia.[8] UC is accredited by the Royal Government of Cambodia [9] and the Accreditation Committee of Cambodia (ACC),[10] and is a member of the Cambodian Higher Education Association (CHEA).[11]

The motto of the university is, “In Pursuit of Knowledge, Wisdom and Building Tomorrow’s Leaders.”[12] The university's mission and vision focus primarily on preparing Cambodian youth to take on leadership roles within society by developing their analytical problem solving skills and critical thinking abilities.[13][14]

The University of Cambodia uses the American credit-based system as a model,[15] and the programs are taught through the medium of the English language.[16] In 2013, the University launched the Khmer Track, which offers the same UC programs, but taught in the medium of the Khmer (Cambodian) language. UC subsequently renamed the existing English language programs the International Track.[17]

The University is organized to provide Associate's, Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctoral programs through its eight colleges and schools: the College of Arts, Humanities and Languages, the College of Education, the College of Law, the College of Media and Communications,[18] the College of Science and Technology, the College of Social Sciences, the Techo Sen School of Government and International Relations,[19] and the UC School of Business (formerly the College of Management).[20] Additionally, the Graduate Studies Division oversees the university’s graduate programs.[21]

In conjunction with the university’s colleges and school, UC has set up specific institutes and centers to coordinate research and training efforts across academic disciplines.[22] The university operates the Institute for Research and Advanced Studies (IRAS),[23] the Council for Research and Creativity,[24] the ASEAN Study Center,[25] the Skills and Career Development Center,[26] the Center for English Studies (CES),[27] and the Asia Leadership Center (ALC).[28] Additionally, the university has established numerous think tanks including the Asia Economic Forum (AEF) in May 2005,[29] and later, the Asian Faiths Development Dialogue.[30]

UC has gained popularity for the success of its numerous student clubs and organizations specifically: The University of Cambodia Student Senate (UCSS),[31] The University of Cambodia Cambodian Red Cross Club (UCCRCY),[32] The University of Cambodia Debate Club (UCDC),[33][34] The University of Cambodia Sport Club,[35] The University of Cambodia Alumni Association (UCAA),[36] and The University of Cambodia Horticulture Club (UCHC).[37]

Additionally, UC maintains many formal relationships through sanctioned Memorandums of Understanding with various national and international institutions, organizations and industry leaders.[38]

Academics

Colleges and Schools

The University of Cambodia is home to six colleges, and two schools: the College of Arts, Humanities and Languages, the College of Education, the College of Law, the College of Media and Communications, the College of Science and Technology, the College of Social Sciences, the Techo Sen School of Government and International Relations, and the School of Business (formerly the College of Management).[39][40]

College of Arts, Humanities and Languages:

The College of Arts, Humanities and Languages at the University of Cambodia offers a total of five programs: one Associate’s Degree (AA) program, three Bachelor’s Degree (BA) programs, and one Master’s Degree (MA) program.[41]

AA Degrees: Social Work (International and Khmer Track)[42]

BA Degrees: Asian Studies (International Track), English Language and Literature (International Track), and Social Work (International and Khmer track)[43]

MA Degrees: Teaching English as a Foreign Language[44]

College of Education:

The College of Education at the University of Cambodia offers a total of six programs: one Associate’s Degree (AA) program,[45] three Bachelor’s Degree (BA) programs,[46] one Master’s Degree (Med) program,[47] and one Doctoral Degree (PhD) program.[48]

AA Degrees: Educational Science[49]

BA Degrees: Education, Educational Administration, and Curriculum Design and Instruction[50]

Med Degrees: Educational Administration[51]

PhD Degrees: Educational Administration[52]

College of Law:

The College of Law at the University of Cambodia offers a total of five programs: three Bachelor’s Degree (BA) programs, one Master’s Degree (MA) program, and one Doctoral Degree (PhD) program.[53]

BA Degrees (LLB): Law, Public Law, and Private Law[54]

MA Degrees (LLM): International Law[55]

PhD Degrees (LLD): International Law[56]

College of Media and Communications:

The College of Media and Communications at the University of Cambodia offers a total of three programs: three Bachelor’s Degree (BA) programs.[57] Additionally, the College of Media and Communications offers eight short course programs.[58]

BA Programs: Media Arts and Studies, Communication Studies and Visual Communications[59]

College of Science and Technology:

The College of Science and Technology at the University of Cambodia offers a total of seven programs: one Associates Degree (AA) program, three Bachelor’s Degree (BA) programs, and three Master’s Degree (MA) programs.[60]

AA Programs: Computer Science[61]

BA Programs: Computer Science, Electronics and Telecommunications, and Information Technology[62]

MA Programs: Computer Science, Electronics and Telecommunications, and Information Technology[63]

College of Social Sciences:

The College of Social Science at the University of Cambodia offers a total of ten programs: five Bachelor’s Degrees (BA) programs, three Master’s Degree (MA) programs, and two Doctoral Degree (PhD) programs.[64]

BA Programs: Development Studies, International Relations, Political Science, Public Administration, and Public Policy[65]

MA Programs: Development Studies, Peace Studies, and Political Science[66]

PhD Programs: Peace Studies and Political Science[67]

Techo Sen School of Government and International Relations:

The Techo Sen School of Government and International Relations (TSS) at the University of Cambodia offers a total of twelve degree programs: six Master’s Degree programs, and six Doctoral Degree programs.[68] Additionally TSS conducts nonpartisan research.[69]

Master’s Programs: ASEAN Studies (MAS), Diplomacy and Negotiation (MDN), International Relations (MIR), Public Administration (MPA), Public Management (MPM), and Public Policy (MPP)[70]

Doctoral Programs: ASEAN Studies (DAS), Diplomacy and Negotiation (DDN), International Relations (DIR), Public Administration (DPA), Public Management (DPM), and Public Policy (DPP)[71]

The University of Cambodia School of Business (formerly the College of Management[72]):

As of May 10, 2016, the College of Management at the University of Cambodia has been officially renamed The University of Cambodia School of Business.[73] The School of Business offers a total of twenty-four programs: seven Associate’s Degree (AA) programs, eight Bachelor’s Degree (BA) programs, eight Master’s Degree (MA) programs, and one Doctoral Degree (PhD) program.[74]

AA Programs: Accounting, Economics, Finance and Banking, Human Resource Management, Marketing, Management, and Organizational Development[75]

BA Programs: Accounting, Business Management, Economics, Finance and Banking, Hospitality and Tourism Management, Human Resource Management, International Business, and Marketing[76]

MA Programs: Accounting, Business Management, Economics, Finance and Banking, Hospitality and Tourism Management, Human Resource Management, International Business and Marketing[77]

PhD Programs: Business Administration[78]

Enrollment

The University, a private entity with due accreditation accorded by the Accreditation Committee of Cambodia has a total enrollment of about 5,000 with both men and women. It is a non profit organization and has a variable staff strength of 50-99.[79]

Scholarships

The University offers three types of scholarships at the undergraduate level which are both aimed at excellence in scholastic performance to set standards and also to encourage needy students who have shown promise for higher education after high school. These scholarships are categorized as; the Academic Excellence Scholarships for outstanding students as the name suggests which are merit based with specific stipulations on performance; Scholastic Aptitude Scholarships specific for students who have the desire and aptitude to purse university education but lack financial support and hence 50% fees is exempt; and Partial Scholarships are for those students who are judged to be suitable for further studies but can not afford to pay the fees.[80]

Resources

With a collection of more than 50,000 books, magazines, newspapers, and periodicals, the university's Toshu Fukami Library is considered to be one of the best in Cambodia.[81] UC's publishing company is the University of Cambodia Press. As of 2009, the school has been introducing e-learning for some of its programs.[82]

Notable people

Michael Haas, Professor Emeritus at University of Hawaii, is the Chairman of the university's International Academic Advisory Board.[83] UC student Noun Pichsoudeny, the youngest student writer in Cambodia and the author of four published novels, is also a member of the Khmer Writers' Association.[84] The Hong Kong actor and UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Jackie Chan received an honorary doctorate degree from the university in 2009.[85][86] Kenichi Itō, Professor Emeritus of Aoyama Gakuin University, received an Honorary Doctorate from the University.

Affiliations

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