Royal University of Phnom Penh: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4984 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1795 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #2 of 48 | In Cambodia |
| #2 of 37 | In Phnom Penh |
| #3388 of 3,409 | For Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 11%
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- rupp.edu.kh
- Languages
- Cambodian;French;English
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 11% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate (baccalauréat), and entrance examination |
| Academic Calendar | September to June (September - January; February-June) |
We've calculated the 11% acceptance rate for Royal University of Phnom Penh based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Research profile
Royal University of Phnom Penh has published 656 scientific papers with 7,531 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Political Science, Biology, Geography and Cartography, Law, Ecology, Sociology, Engineering, and Medicine.
Royal University of Phnom Penh majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 1 | 3 |
| 1997 | 2 | 3 |
| 1998 | 1 | 4 |
| 1999 | 1 | 7 |
| 2000 | 0 | 9 |
| 2001 | 3 | 4 |
| 2002 | 2 | 28 |
| 2003 | 0 | 35 |
| 2004 | 0 | 19 |
| 2005 | 2 | 23 |
| 2006 | 5 | 22 |
| 2007 | 5 | 34 |
| 2008 | 6 | 38 |
| 2009 | 8 | 44 |
| 2010 | 12 | 60 |
| 2011 | 12 | 80 |
| 2012 | 17 | 105 |
| 2013 | 16 | 127 |
| 2014 | 30 | 149 |
| 2015 | 28 | 209 |
| 2016 | 19 | 241 |
| 2017 | 40 | 265 |
| 2018 | 45 | 389 |
| 2019 | 57 | 523 |
| 2020 | 49 | 789 |
| 2021 | 54 | 885 |
| 2022 | 79 | 951 |
| 2023 | 86 | 1105 |
| 2024 | 72 | 1300 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Royal University of Phnom Penh gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Tuition Cost (per year) |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | 4,000,000 KHR |
| Master's Degree | 6,000,000 KHR |
| Doctoral Degree | 8,000,000 KHR |
The currency used in this table is Cambodian Riel (KHR).
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Royal University of Phnom Penh.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | No | No |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | No |
| Business | Yes | Yes | No |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | No |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | No |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | No |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | No |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | No |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | No |
| Master's Degree | Chemistry, Clinical Psychology, Development Studies, Education, English, Environmental Studies, Information Technology, Linguistics, Philosophy, Physics, Social Work, Sociology, Tourism, Translation and Interpretation |
|---|
Notable alumni
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Khieu Samphan
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Khieu Samphan is a Cambodian former communist politician and economist who was the chairman of the state presidium of Democratic Kampuchea (Cambodia) from 1976 until 1979. As such, he served as Cambodia's head of state and was one of the most powerful officials in the Khmer Rouge movement, although Pol Pot remained the General Secretary (highest official) in the party.
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Chuon Nath
- Occupations
- bhikkhu
- Biography
-
Chuon Nath was a Cambodian monk and the late Gana Mahanikaya Supreme Patriarch of Cambodia. Amongst his achievements is his effort in conservation of the Khmer language in the form of the Khmer dictionary. His protection of Khmer identity and history in the form of the national anthem, "Nokor Reach" and "Pongsavotar Khmer" were also among his contributions to the country. His ashes were interred at Wat Ounalom in Phnom Penh. His full honorary title is Samdech Sangha Rāja Jhotañāno Chuon Nath (Khmer: សម្តេចព្រះសង្ឃរាជ ជួន ណាត ជោតញ្ញាណោ)
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Sok An
- Occupations
- diplomatpolitician
- Biography
-
Sok An was a Cambodian academic and politician. He was a Member of Parliament (MP) for Takéo in 1993, then assumed additional roles of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for the Office of the Council of Ministers from 2004 until his death. He was also a member of the central committee of the Cambodian People's Party.
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Cham Prasidh
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Cham Prasidh is the Cambodian former Minister of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation. His Chinese name is 黃裕德虎. Mr Prasidh previously served as a Senior Minister and Minister of Commerce for 19 years (1994-2013). He is a member of the Cambodian People's Party and was elected to represent Siem Reap Province in the National Assembly of Cambodia in 1993, 1998, and 2003 and was elected to represent Kep Province in 2008, 2013, 2018 and 2023
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Virak Dara
- Occupations
- actor
- Biography
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Virak Dara is a Cambodian actress primarily known for her roles in the 1960s and early-to-mid-1970s. In 1967 she starred as "Kong Rey" in Puthisean Neang Kong Rey, which is to date the biggest Cambodian movie ever made. Her most famous film is An Euil Srey An, released in 1971. Dara quickly became a fan favorite.
Royal University of Phnom Penh faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Development Studies | Development Studies |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Education | Education |
| Faculty : Engineering | Bioengineering, Computer Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Information Technology, Telecommunications Engineering |
| Faculty : Science | Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Environmental Studies, Mathematics, Physics |
| Faculty : Social Sciences and Humanities | Communication Studies, Geography, History, Linguistics, Literature, Media Studies, Philosophy, Psychology, Sociology, Tourism |
| Institute : Foreign Languages | Chinese, English, French, Japanese, Korean |
General information
| Alternative names | RUPP សាកលវិទ្យាល័យភូមិន្ទភ្នំពេញ |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1960 |
| Accreditation | Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport |
| Motto | Building Human Resources For Nation |
Location and contacts
| Address | Russian Federation Boulevard, Toul Kork Phnom Penh, 12156 Cambodia |
|---|---|
| City population | 2,129,000 |