American University Of Phnom Penh

The American University of Phnom Penh (AUPP; , GD: ) is a private English-medium university founded in August 2013, with a campus in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. The university currently offers four-year American dual degree programs as well as stand-alone Bachelor's and MBA programs.

History

AUPP was established in 2013 as a Cambodian university with an American curriculum. There were three founders who envisioned a new university that would meet international standards and be based on the US educational system.

In the summer of 2016, AUPP signed agreements for dual degrees with the University of Arizona and Fort Hays State University. The University of Arizona dual programs included Business Administration and Law, while the dual degrees with Fort Hays State University were in Tourism and Hospitality Management, and Computer Science.

AUPP’s new modern facility was finished in October 2017 and has been designed to enhance and support a model academic teaching and learning environment, incorporating the newest technologies, a learning center, library, and student services that will complement academic offerings. This environment will allow students to develop their potential and acquire the education necessary and relevant for 21st century competitiveness.

The history of AUPP is short; the accomplishments are enduring. This sets AUPP on a trajectory of meeting its mission and being a model University to assist Cambodia in its human resource development.

AUPP offers numerous scholarships based on financial need to support the educational dreams of young scholars without the financial means to do so. https://www.aupp.edu.kh/tuition-scholarships-financial-aid-loans/aupp-scholarships/

Campus

AUPP was relocated to its new campus located at 278H Street 201R, Russei Kéo, Phnom Penh, Cambodia, in the middle of 2017.

Academics

AUPP signed a Micro Campus agreement with University of Arizona (UA) and a Dual Degree agreement with Fort Hays State University (FHSU) at the AUPP campus in Phnom Penh, under which they entered into a cooperative arrangement to deliver dual degree programs to AUPP students. This made it possible for the first time that a U.S. degree could be completed by Cambodian students entirely in Cambodia. The programs offered by AUPP with U of A and FHSU are “dual degrees”, meaning that students who finish four years of study at AUPP will receive one bachelor's degree from AUPP and another from the American Partner University. This agreement also allows AUPP students to study abroad at UA or at FHSU in the United States for one or two semesters, depending on their choice of major.

AUPP offers the following undergraduate majors.

# Bachelor of Science in Business / Business Administration (Available in Single Dual Degree with University of Arizona)
# Bachelor of Arts in Communications (Dual Degree with University of Arizona)
# Bachelor of Arts in e-Society (Dual Degree with University of Arizona)
# Bachelor of Arts in Law (Dual Degree with University of Arizona)
# Bachelor of Arts in Global Affairs
# Bachelor of Science in Information Technology Management / Computer Science (Dual Degree with Fort Hays State University)
# Bachelor of Science in Information and Communications Technology (MIS and Software Specialization)
# Bachelor of Science in Information System/Data Analytics (Dual Degree with Fort Hays State University)
# Bachelor of Science in Web and Mobile Application Development / Interactive App Design and Development (Dual Degree with Fort Hays State University)
# Bachelor of Science in Digital Infrastructure
# Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity
# Bachelor of Science in Software Development
# Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence

AUPP offers undergraduate minors in the following disciplines:
#Law
#Innovation and Entrepreneurship
#International Tourism and Hospitality Management
#Economics
#South-East Asian Studies

The American University of Phnom Penh offers the following graduate degrees:
# Master of Business Administration (Available in Single and Dual Degree with Fort Hays State University)
# Master of Laws
# Master of Legal Studies
# Master of Computer Science - Artificial Intelligence (Available in Single and Dual Degree with Fort Hays State University)
# Master of Laws in Artificial Intelligence
# Master of Laws in Cybersecurity

Student life

The American University of Phnom Penh (AUPP) emphasizes that a student's college experience should extend beyond academics to include personal growth, community engagement, and overall development. The university's Student Affairs department is dedicated to supporting students throughout their academic journey by offering a variety of services and opportunities. These include counseling and wellness programs, student clubs, leadership development initiatives, and career support. AUPP strives to foster an inclusive and supportive environment where students can thrive, encouraging them to engage with their peers and participate in a wide range of activities designed to enhance their college experience. The Student Affairs department at AUPP is more than just a functional office; it is a dynamic community committed to helping students succeed both during their time at the university and in their future endeavors.

AUPP’s student clubs include RUNNING CLUB with a motto "Rain or Shine, We Run", Music Club, Dance Club (K-pop & Traditional Khmer), Art Club, Volleyball Club, Basketball Club, Soccer Club, Tennis Club, Badminton Club, Pride Club, Mental Health Club, Astrology Club, Table Top Club, Vlog Club, Debate Club, Coin & Stamp Club, Green Aids Club, Book Club, Entrepreneur Club, Real Estate Club, Cooking Club, and several others. Students are also involved in service-learning projects (social responsibility). The elected Student Government Association (SGA) provides leadership opportunities, organizes field trips, and organizes a speaker series which further round out students’ education.

References

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Education in Phnom Penh
Universities in Cambodia
2013 establishments in Cambodia
Educational institutions established in 2013
Cambodia–United States relations