Cambodia Pioneers Digital Education with Launch of First Digital University in Kampong Speu Province

The Cambodian government has taken a significant step towards advancing digital education by issuing a sub-decree to establish the country’s inaugural digital university in Kampong Speu province.

Sub-Decree No. 60, signed by Prime Minister Hun Manet on 22 March 2024, heralds the establishment of the Digital University of Cambodia (DUC), a pioneering private higher education institution situated on National Road 3, Trapeang Sla Village, Preah Nipvan Commune, Kong Pisey District, Kampong Speu Province, under the auspices of the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports.

DUC, an acronym for Digital University of Cambodia, aims to provide comprehensive undergraduate and associate degree programmes across five specialised faculties:

  1. Faculty of Digital Industry
  2. Faculty of Law and Political Science
  3. Faculty of Agriculture and Rural Development
  4. Faculty of Engineering and Architecture
  5. College of English

This strategic initiative underscores Cambodia’s commitment to leveraging digital technologies in higher education, equipping students with the skills needed to thrive in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

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