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Founded in 2002. Built for Cambodia's future.

Phnom Penh International University is a leading private university delivering quality higher education across five faculties — from pre-bachelor's through doctorate — at #56, Street 169, Phnom Penh.

Who we are

Discover the Phnom Penh International University (PPIU).

Since 2002, Phnom Penh International University (PPIU) has been committed to delivering transformative education that empowers individuals, advances knowledge, and contributes to national and global development

Over the past two decades, the University has expanded its academic scope, infrastructure, and student body, while maintaining a consistent focus on quality, accessibility, and relevance to the national and global job market.

Driven by integrity, innovation, and academic excellence, PPIU prepares graduates to succeed in an evolving global society while making meaningful contributions to their communities and the world.

Mission · Vision · Values

What we believe about education — and how we practice it.

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Mission

To provide knowledge and professional skills by integrating digital technology and research, contributing to the development of human resources with competence, quality, and strong ethical values in response to the evolving job market.

02

Vision

To deliver quality education aligned with national and international standards, with a strategic focus on digital education and research.

03

Core Values — ITDL

To provide knowledge and skills that contribute to the development of human resources with ability, quality, and high ethics — in service of Cambodia's social and economic progress.

Strategic goals

Delivering on our Vision.

01

Continuously update academic programs through the integration of digital technology and research.

02

Strengthen partnerships with national and international institutions, enterprises, and organizations.

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Enhance the quality of academic and administrative staff, and student competencies.

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Promote a strong culture of teamwork, research, and quality assurance.

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Advance IT infrastructure and digital learning capabilities.

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Continuously improve student services and administrative systems.

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Strengthen governance, institutional capacity, and infrastructure.

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Build and sustain the PPIU institutional brand.
ABOUT PPIU
About PPIU

ABOUT PPIU

Phnom Penh International University (PPIU), Was inaugurated in 2002 as the "Asian University" under the initiative of the Rector TEP KOLAP as an intellectual consciousness will bold and lofty ideals and for the higher education sector's kolbot kolthitea generation. Mrs. Rector, strength, honor and personal wealth to build up and expand the university students only since 1050 until 7000 and from employing physical basis to build the physical infrastructure, comfortable environment for the learning of the students.

Organizational Structure

How PPIU is organized.

PPIU operates under a Board of Directors, led by Rector Tep Kolap and supported by three Vice Rectors covering Academic Affairs, Administration & Finance, and International Relations. The Postgraduate School operates independently with a Research & Development unit.

Vice Rector — General & Academic Affairs
Faculty of Business & Tourism (FBT)
Faculty of Law & Economics (FLE)
Faculty of Science & IT (FSIT)
Faculty of Educational Science (FES)
Academic Department
Information Technology Office
Student Counseling & Information (SCI)
Exam Office
Vice Rector — Accounting, Finance, Admin, HR and Marketing
Accounting & Finance Office
Admin & HR Department
Marketing Office
Vice Rector — International Relations and Internal Quality Assurance
International Relations
Internal Quality Assurance
History

Over two decades of growth

2002 — Founded

PPIU is established as a private higher education institution in Phnom Penh by Rector Tep Kolap, recognized by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports of the Kingdom of Cambodia.

2006 — Sub-Decree Recognition

PPIU receives formal recognition under a Royal Government Sub-Decree, cementing its status as an accredited private university operating under the Ministry of Education.

2009 — Current Campus

PPIU moves to its current address at #56, Street 169, Sangkat Veal Vong, Khan 7 Makara, Phnom Penh — the campus where it continues to operate today.

2014 — Postgraduate School

Launch of Master's and PhD programs with a dedicated Research & Development unit, expanding PPIU's academic reach into advanced research degrees.

2018 — International Relations Office

Formal International Relations Office established to develop partnerships and exchange programs across ASEAN and the European Union.

2020 — Strategic Plan 2020–2025

Five-year strategic plan adopted, placing digital education and research at the center of PPIU's academic mission across all four faculties, supported by the Internal Quality Assurance (IQA) office.

2020–present — EU-SHARE & COIL

Active participation in EU-SHARE — the EU's flagship ASEAN higher-education programme — and Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) with partner universities across ASEAN and Europe.

Over two decades of growth
LEADERSHIP

The Team guiding PPIU.

TEP KOLAP
RECTOR

TEP KOLAP

លោកជំទាវបណ្ឌិត ទេព កូលាប

Founder of PPIU and Rector since 2002. Under Rector Tep Kolap's leadership, PPIU has grown to become one of Cambodia's established private universities, with four faculties, a Postgraduate School, and active international partnerships across ASEAN and the EU.

Hin SamAth
Senior Vice Rector
Hin SamAth
Oversees five faculties, academic programs, and the Academic Department
Tep Chanchampa
Vice Rector
Tep Chanchampa
Finance, Accounting, Marketing, and Human Resources departments
Dr. KY Ravikun
Vice Rector
Dr. KY Ravikun
International Relations (IRO), Internal Quality Assurance (IQA)
Hong Pheari
Deputy Director
Hong Pheari
Postgraduate School (PGS)
Mr. Hong Tangkin
Vice Dean
Mr. Hong Tangkin
Faculty of Business and Tourism (FLE)
Mr. Heng Kimhong
Vice Dean
Mr. Heng Kimhong
Faculty of Law and Economics (FLE)
Ms. Ngoun Puthisoptey
Coordinator of Computer Science
Ms. Ngoun Puthisoptey
Faculty of Science and Information Technology (FSIT)
Mr. Chhoeung Sokhoeum
Vice Dean
Mr. Chhoeung Sokhoeum
Faculty of Law and Economics (FES)
Accreditation & recognition

Officially recognized. Internationally engaged

PPIU is licensed and recognized by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports of the Kingdom of Cambodia, and actively participates in international education networks across ASEAN and the European Union. The Internal Quality Assurance (IQA) office monitors and maintains academic standards across all programs.

  • Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports — Cambodia
    Chartered under Sub-Decree of the Royal Government of Cambodia as a recognized private higher education institution.
  • Internal Quality Assurance (IQA)
    Dedicated IQA office under the Vice Rector for International Relations monitors academic quality standards across all faculties and programs.