Paragon International University

What Paragon International University does

Paragon International University (operating as Paragon.U) is a private, for-profit higher education institution founded in 2010 and headquartered in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. It offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs across three main faculties — the Faculty of Engineering (Architecture, Interior Architecture, Civil Engineering, Industrial Engineering), the Faculty of Information and Computer Technologies (Computer Science, Digital Arts and Design, Management of Information Systems, Mathematics-Data Science), and the Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences (Banking and Finance, Business Administration, Economics, International Relations, International Trade and Logistics, Media and Communications Management). Postgraduate offerings include Master's, PhD, and doctoral programs in business, computer science, MIS, economics, international relations, and educational leadership. The university serves national and international students seeking internationally recognized credentials in Cambodia.

Beyond core degree programs, the institution provides supporting offerings including the English Preparatory Program (EPP), English Boot Camp, STAR Program, SQA Advanced Diploma in Business, the Center for Professional Education, and an Office of Research. It operates an online student portal (My.Paragon.U) for academic management, course materials, and administrative services, alongside library and student support services. The university has established international academic partnerships with institutions including Waseda University, Tsinghua University, and Mahidol University, and finance-sector partnerships with the International Banking Federation (IBF) and Cathay United Bank.

The business model is primarily tuition- and fee-driven, generated from undergraduate and postgraduate enrollment, with additional revenue from the English preparatory program. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer, acquiring students through its website, campus tours, education fairs, open houses, career fairs, student ambassador programs, and departmental Facebook pages. Tuition amounts are not publicly disclosed; the university offers scholarships covering up to 100% of tuition through scholarship examinations and emphasizes affordable fees. Operations are concentrated on a main campus in Tuol Kork, Phnom Penh, and a second EAS Campus opened approximately 600 meters away in November 2025.

Name

Paragon International University

Legal name

PARAGON International University

Website

https://paragoniu.edu.kh

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Paragon International University is a private higher education institution in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, offering undergraduate and graduate programs across engineering, computer technology, and economics faculties to national and international students, supported by international university and industry partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Phnom Penh

HQ country

Cambodia

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: The university generates revenue primarily through tuition fees charged for undergraduate and postgraduate programs. Specific fee structures are available on the tuition fees page but not detailed in the source material.
2. English Preparatory Program: Additional revenue stream from specialized English language preparation courses for students needing language support before entering degree programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Paragon International University is a private higher education institution that delivers undergraduate and postgraduate degree programs across three faculties—Engineering, Information and Computer Technologies, and Economics and Administrative Sciences—using an internationally recognized curriculum with industrial and university partners. Beyond degrees, it sells standalone offerings such as the English Preparatory Program, English Boot Camp, the SQA Advanced Diploma in Business, the STAR postgraduate certificate, professional short courses through the Center for Professional Education, and international study-abroad/exchange pathways. Student lifecycle support is provided through the My.Paragon.U portal, library, student services, and the Office of Research.

Product overview

Paragon International University offers a comprehensive educational portfolio consisting of undergraduate and postgraduate degree programs across three main faculties: Faculty of Engineering (Architecture, Civil Engineering, Industrial Engineering), Faculty of Information and Computer Technologies (Computer Science, Management of Information Systems), and Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences (Banking and Finance, Business Administration, Economics, International Relations, International Trade and Logistics). Supporting the core academic programs are specialized offerings including the English Preparatory Program (EPP), STAR Program, and SQA Advanced Diploma in Business. The university operates My.Paragon.U as its student portal platform, complemented by Library Services, Student Services, the Center for Professional Education, Office of Research, and International Exchange Programs. This multi-faceted approach integrates undergraduate programs, postgraduate programs (including Master's and PhD degrees), professional development, and student support services within an internationally recognized curriculum framework.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Undergraduate Degree Programs

Quantifiable outcome

• Scholarships covering up to 100% of tuition available through scholarship examinations
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Waseda UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 September 2025Paragon.U and Waseda University conducted an exchange seminar on September 29, 2025, hosted by the Department of International Trade and Logistics. This partnership facilitates international academic exchange and collaborative learning between the two institutions.
• Cathay United BankcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 February 2021Paragon.U signed an MoU with Cathay United Bank on February 17, 2021, establishing a partnership for banking and finance education collaboration.
• IBF (International Banking Federation)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 October 2020MoU signing ceremony between Paragon.U and IBF for offering 'Retail and Commercial Lending' courses. The ceremony was held at Rosewood Hotel with the presence of the Minister of Education, Director of NBC, and banking sector representatives in Cambodia.
• Mahidol UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 February 2020Mahidol University conducted an information session at Paragon.U on February 5, 2020, providing students with information about exchange or further education opportunities at Thailand's leading university.
• Tsinghua UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 December 2019Paragon.U engaged in a meeting with Tsinghua University on December 9, 2019, indicating a strategic relationship with one of Asia's leading universities for potential collaboration in academic programs or research.
• Industrial PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParagon.U maintains partnerships with various industrial partners as referenced in the main navigation. These partnerships support student internships, career opportunities, and practical training aligned with industry needs.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• American University of Phnom Penh: Private English-language university in Phnom Penh offering undergraduate and graduate degrees with American-style curriculum. Directly competes with Paragon for the same Cambodian and international student pool in business, IT, and social sciences.
• Pannasastra University of Cambodia: One of Cambodia's larger private universities offering undergraduate and graduate programs in business, ICT, law, and social sciences. Competes head-to-head with Paragon for fee-paying students in Phnom Penh.
• University of Cambodia: Private Cambodian university with undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs across engineering, IT, business, and law. Direct competitor in the same city and similar program mix.
• International University (IU) Cambodia: Phnom Penh-based private university focused on engineering, IT, and business programs with international partnerships. Targets the same fee-paying segment as Paragon with overlapping program portfolio.
• Asia Euro University: Private Cambodian university in Phnom Penh offering undergraduate and graduate programs across multiple faculties. Competes directly with Paragon on tuition, location, and program breadth.
• Cambodia University of Technology and Science (CamTech): Private technology-focused university in Cambodia offering programs in IT, engineering, and applied sciences. Closest peer to Paragon's ICT faculty and competes for STEM-track applicants.
• Limkokwing University of Creative Technology (Cambodia): Malaysian-headquartered private university with a Phnom Penh campus offering design, technology, and business programs. Direct competitor for creative-technology and digitally-oriented students in Cambodia.

Broad incumbents

• Royal University of Phnom Penh (RUPP): Cambodia's flagship public university with comprehensive undergraduate and graduate programs. Sets quality benchmark and salary expectations in the local market that private players like Paragon must compete against.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/paragonisc

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Investors

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