🏆#1 University in Cambodia — AD Scientific Index 2026

Why Choose the University of Puthisastra

Cambodia's premier health-sciences university — where world-class teaching, hands-on clinical training, and global partnerships prepare you to lead.

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180+
International MoUs
65%
Faculty Hold Doctorates
100%
National Exam Pass Rate
7,000+
Students Enrolled

Global Reach

UP Brings Cambodia
to the World

With over 180 international partnerships, students gain access to global networks, conferences, and real-world academic exposure from day one.

  • 180+ International MoUs

    Partnerships with universities across Asia, Europe, Australia, and beyond.

  • ~1,000 Students at International Conferences Annually

    Real exposure to global health science research and innovation.

  • 4 Years of Free English Tuition

    Taught by native-level speakers — no extra cost to students.

  • Cambodia's Only STEM Research Degree

    The only science-focused research degree programme in the country.

Accreditations & Recognition

  • ACC Accredited

    Accreditation Committee of Cambodia — 1 of only 10 institutions nationally (out of 130) to hold full accreditation.

  • Ministry of Health — Approved

    All health programmes are fully approved by Cambodia's Ministry of Health (MOH).

  • MOEYS Registered

    Fully registered with the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport.

  • UNAI Member

    UN Academic Impact — committed to global higher education principles.

Global Rankings

Recognised Worldwide

UP is the only Cambodian university featured across multiple international rankings, validating the quality of education delivered every day.

AD Scientific Index 2026

#1

Top university in Cambodia — recognised for research output and academic quality.

AD Scientific Index · 2026

AppliedHE All Asia

135th

Top 28 private university in ASEAN and #1 private university in Cambodia.

AppliedHE · All Asia Rankings 2026

THE World Rankings

Only
Cambodian

The only Cambodian university featured in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings.

Times Higher Education

World-Class Faculty

UP Brings the World
to Cambodia

Our academic staff are among the most qualified in Southeast Asia. International experts work alongside Cambodian scholars to deliver world-standard education.

Faculty with Doctoral Degrees65%
Master's Degree or Above90%
International Academic Staff61%

National average for doctoral degree holders: ~8%

  • Faculty from 7+ Countries

    Experts from Australia, Korea, Malaysia, Japan, USA, UK, and Cambodia.

  • High-Speed Campus WiFi

    Full-campus connectivity to support digital learning and research.

  • Flexible Payment Plans

    Monthly instalment options via ABA Bank and WING for all programmes.

  • 100% Graduate Employment

    Within 3 months of graduation — across health, research, and industry sectors.

Academic Excellence

National Exit Exam Pass Rates

Every graduating cohort from UP's health science programmes achieves 100% on Cambodia's national licensing examinations.

100%
Medicine
100%
Dentistry
100%
Pharmacy
100%
Nursing
100%
Midwifery
95%
Associate Degrees

Student Experience

Everything You Need to Succeed

From language support to digital tools and financial flexibility — UP removes barriers so students can focus on learning.

Free Professional English

4 years of English tuition taught by native-level speakers at no additional cost — a gateway to global careers.

UPOP E-Learning Platform

Moodle-based online learning with 75,000+ hours of digital content, blended and flipped classroom options.

Digital Library Access

Full access to international health science journals, research databases, and e-books from any device.

Flexible Tuition Payments

Pay monthly via ABA Bank or WING — designed to make quality education accessible to every Cambodian family.

Inclusion & Diversity

Empowering Women
in Health Sciences

UP is leading the way for gender equality in Cambodian higher education. Women are not just students here — they are scholars, leaders, and changemakers.

51%
of Students are Female
47%
of Staff are Women
38%
of Leadership Roles

Research & Community

  • 200+ Publications in 2022

    Regular contributions to peer-reviewed international health science journals.

  • 30+ Research Partners

    Collaborating with international institutions across Southeast Asia and beyond.

  • Free Healthcare Initiatives

    Community health outreach providing free medical, dental, and pharmacy services across Cambodia.

  • Free Education Programmes

    UP actively invests in Cambodia's future through education access initiatives.

7 World-Class Faculties

Find Your Path

A complete ecosystem of health sciences programmes — from medicine to technology — all under one internationally recognised institution.

Your Future Starts Here

Ready to Begin Your
Journey at UP?

Applications for the 2026–27 academic year are open. Take the first step toward a career in health sciences.