Angkor University

What Angkor University does

Angkor University is a private higher education institution headquartered in Siem Reap Province, Cambodia, founded in 2004 by H.E. Neak Oknha Dr. Seang Nam, a Member of Parliament representing Siem Reap. The university holds official recognition under Sub-decree No. 23 ANKr. BK and achieved full accreditation from the Accreditation Committee of Cambodia in April 2023. It serves recent high school graduates, working healthcare professionals seeking degree advancement, and international students through seven faculties: Public Health, Business Administration and Tourism, Engineering and Architecture, Science and Technology, Sociology and Law, Humanities and Foreign Languages, and Agriculture.

The university's core product is multi-year undergraduate and graduate degree programs delivered through an on-campus and partnership-enabled model. Curricula combine theoretical instruction with practical components including hackathons, accelerators, and internships. The Faculty of Science and Technology has developed machine learning methods for medical diagnostics (intracranial haemorrhage detection) and offers a 4th series of Digital Technology and AI training programs for Industry 4.0 readiness. The Faculty of Agriculture operates modern facilities including technological parks and an electronic library, with 6-month international internship programs via Japan and Korea partnerships.

Angkor University operates a subscription-style tuition revenue model with multi-year contracts and tiered scholarship pricing ranging from 100% full coverage to 15% partial coverage based on academic merit. Go-to-market relies on direct enrollment via a website and Telegram-based admissions, large on-campus events (Angkor University Day hosted 33 high schools), and an international partnership network spanning Korea, Japan, China, Vietnam, Indonesia, Australia, France, and Singapore for student exchanges and joint programs. Customer segments are diversified across recent high school graduates (primary), working healthcare professionals (nursing bridging program), and international exchange students.

Name

Angkor University

Legal name

Angkor University

Website

https://angkor.edu.kh

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Angkor University is a private Cambodian higher education institution in Siem Reap offering undergraduate and graduate programs across seven faculties, serving recent high school graduates, working healthcare professionals, and international students through tuition-based subscriptions and a broad international partnership network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

University/Institutional Scholarships & Tuition Waivers (EDAIAOAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Merit-Based Scholarships (Academic Excellence) (EDAIAOAA), Country/Region-Specific Scholarships (Inbound/Outbound) (EDAIAOAC), STEM/Business/Discipline-Specific Foundation Pathways (EDAIAJAH), Foundation/NGO & Philanthropic Scholarships (EDAIAOAH), Education Access & Quality (International Development) (BPAGABAE)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Undergraduate degree programs
• Graduate degree programs
• Scholarship programs
• International student exchange

Headquarters

HQ city

Siem Reap

HQ country

Cambodia

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: Revenue generated from undergraduate and graduate program tuition, course fees, and academic services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Angkor University is a private higher education institution in Siem Reap, Cambodia that delivers undergraduate and graduate degree programs across seven faculties: Public Health, Business Administration and Tourism, Engineering and Architecture, Science and Technology, Sociology and Law, Humanities and Foreign Languages, and Agriculture. It supplements degree programs with tiered scholarship funding (100% to 15% coverage), local and international internships, and specialized continuing-education offerings such as Digital Technology and AI training for Industry 4.0 readiness. The institution also facilitates international student exchange and joint research collaborations with universities across Asia, Australia, and Europe.

Product overview

Angkor University is a private higher education institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of undergraduate and graduate programs across seven faculties: Faculty of Public Health (nursing and midwifery), Faculty of Science and Technology (programming, data science, AI, machine learning for medical diagnostics), Faculty of Business Administration and Tourism, Faculty of Engineering and Architecture, Faculty of Sociology and Law, Faculty of Humanities and Foreign Languages, and Faculty of Agriculture. The university provides scholarship programs at multiple tiers (100%, 50%, 25%, 15%), internship opportunities (local and international), and specialized training programs including Digital Technology and AI. The institution positions itself as a bridge between traditional education and Industry 4.0 requirements, with partnerships in Japan and Korea supporting agricultural programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Undergraduate Degree Programs Undergraduate degrees offered across seven faculties covering public health, business administration and tourism, engineering and architecture, science and technology, sociology and law, humanities and foreign languages, and agriculture. Designed for students who have completed secondary school and seek full degree qualifications.
• Graduate Degree Programs Graduate-level degree programs across the seven faculties, including research opportunities and advanced professional education for students who have completed undergraduate studies.
• Scholarship Programs Tuition scholarships for new students based on academic achievement, available at tiers covering 100%, 50%, 25%, or 15% of program costs. Supports academically capable students who would otherwise face financial barriers to higher education.

Quantifiable outcome

• Full accreditation achieved by Accreditation Committee of Cambodia
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability1 record

Feature2 records

Partnerships

23 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Khmer EnterprisecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 July 2026Co-organizer of UNIPRENEURCAMP Cluster 3, premier training and business model competition for Cambodian entrepreneurs.
• Singapore Education Institute (SHINE)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 May 2026Strategic partnership for human resource development. Both institutions committed to elevating educational standards and creating new opportunities for academic development through combined institutional strengths.
• Angkor Hospital for ChildrencoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 February 2026Presentation of 'Friend of Angkor Hospital for Children' program to university management and students.
• Angkor-Japan Friendship International HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 June 2024Lecture program on oral malignant neoplasm for nursing students and midwives to enhance understanding of oral health.
• Social Welfare Corporation Taiyoukai (Japan)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 29 May 2024Partnership to facilitate student exchange programs for study and work opportunities in Japan, providing international experience for students.
• Charles Sturt University (Australia)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 May 2024Discussion on faculty collaboration focusing on Faculty of Agriculture to develop fish farming and natural fisheries management projects.
• Cambodian Community Dream Organization (CCDO)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 May 2024Continuing cooperation on 3rd Community Education and Preliminary Child Health Screening Project on 'Early Childhood Health is the Future of Youth.'
• WEM7 (We Excute Mission)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 May 2024Partnership for international language programs including exchange of teaching staff, joint/dual degree programs, conferences/seminars, research projects, cultural programs, and internship programs.
• Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and ConstructioncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 April 2024Strategic partnership for construction excellence. Ceremony presided by H.E. Theng Chan Sangvar, Secretary of State.
• GLOW Company (Japan)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 28 March 2024Exploratory partnership to create opportunities for students to participate in internships with GLOW Company in Japan.
• Alliance Francaise (Siem Reap)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 March 2024Collaboration in education framework to provide comprehensive opportunities for students, including revision of memorandum terms and French language training courses.
• Agence Universitaire de la Francophonie (AUF)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 March 2024Participation in International Francophonie Day 2024 event organized in collaboration with French Embassy and OIF to promote French language and entrepreneurship.
• Cambodian Center for Human RightsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 March 2024Collaborative presentation program on gender trends, gender identities, gender tendencies, and gender characteristics for student education.
• Pople Station (E-mobility company)minorOthers · 15 March 2024Partnership to provide affordable transportation solutions for students including discounted rates and special packages exclusively for A.U students.
• DAIL Community NGOminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 March 2024Strategic academic collaboration centered on Korean Language program.
• KUNMING University of Science and Technology (China)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 February 2024MoU to promote interest in teaching and research, institutional exchanges, joint research projects and training programs, symposia and conferences, and other academic cooperation.
• Kangwon National University (Republic of Korea)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 January 2024Academic and cultural exchange visit presenting opportunities for students from both institutions to engage in meaningful exchange programs and broaden educational horizons.
• Singapore University of Technology and DesigncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 January 2024Meeting to explore educational collaboration including student exchange programs, joint research projects, and faculty development opportunities.
• Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 January 2024Discussion on Japanese language training for students and potential cooperation within education framework.
• Cambodian Red CrosscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 January 2024Educational program on reproductive health, cervical cancer, maternal/newborn/child health, and primary health care. Students engaged in social and community activities.
• Korea National University of Transportation (KNUT)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 January 2024MoU to promote teaching and research activities, institutional exchanges, joint research projects and training, symposia and conferences, and academic cooperation.
• Ton Duc Thang University (Vietnam)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 October 2023MoU to explore collaborations in research projects, institutional exchanges (students, faculty, administrators), symposia, conferences, short course programs, and joint research activities.
• Kadiri University (Indonesia)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 October 2023Cooperation in programs offered at either institution including nursing, midwifery, civil engineering and other desirable majors. Areas include exchange programs and academic collaboration.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Royal University of Phnom Penh (RUPP): Cambodia's oldest and largest public university. Overlaps with Angkor University on multi-faculty programs and target student segments but operates at much larger scale with public funding and brand advantage.
• Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) / similar Singapore partner universities: Established Asian universities that Angkor University partners with for exchanges. They are broader incumbents in the regional higher-education space and serve as benchmark partners rather than direct competitors.

Direct peers

• Pannasastra University of Cambodia (PUC): Well-established private Cambodian university with international affiliations and multiple faculties including business, IT, and law. Comparable to Angkor University on private multi-disciplinary structure and tuition-funded model.
• International University (IU), Cambodia: Private Cambodian university offering multi-faculty undergraduate and graduate programs. Directly comparable to Angkor University as a domestic private competitor recruiting from the same high-school graduate pool.
• Asia Euro University: Private Cambodian university partnering with European institutions, offering multi-faculty programs. Direct competitor for internationalized education positioning in Cambodia.
• University of Cambodia (UC): Private Cambodian university offering undergraduate and graduate programs with strong English-language and international partnerships. Direct peer on international positioning and tuition-driven model.
• Cambodia University for Specialties (CUS): Private Cambodian university focused on professional and specialized programs. Comparable to Angkor University on private tuition-funded model and career-oriented curriculum.
• Build Bright University (BBU): Private Cambodian university with multiple campuses and broad program offerings across business, IT, engineering, and health. Comparable as a scaled private higher-education operator in the same domestic market.

Regional players

• National University of Battambang: Public regional university serving northwest Cambodia including Battambang and surrounding provinces. Comparable to Angkor University as a higher-education institution competing for the same provincial high-school catchment outside Phnom Penh.

Others

• Khmer Enterprise (MOEF Cambodia): Cambodian government entrepreneurship-development initiative that co-organizes programs with Angkor University (UNIPRENEURCAMP). Relevant ecosystem partner rather than competitor, but illustrates the broader Cambodia entrepreneurship-education landscape.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/angkor-university

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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