Preah Sihamoniraja Buddhist University

What Preah Sihamoniraja Buddhist University does

Preah Sihamoniraja Buddhist University (PSBU, also branded as PSB University) is a private higher-education institution headquartered in Sangkat Tonle Basac, Khan Chamkarmorn, Phnom Penh, Cambodia. It was officially promulgated on July 24, 2007 and is led by Rector H.H. Samdech Preah Abhisiri Sugandha Mahasangharajah Dhipati BOUR KRY, Samdech Preah Mahasangharajah of Dhammayuttikanikaya of the Kingdom of Cambodia. The university integrates Buddhist philosophy and ethics with modern scholarship and operates four faculties: Information Technology & Computer Science; Philosophy, Religion and Law; Educational Sciences and Literature; and Pali, Sanskrit and Foreign Language. It serves undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students through Bachelor's, Master's, MBA, MEd, MA, MSc, Postgraduate Diploma, and PhD programs (notably in Business Administration and Education), and extends its offerings to organizations via a Corporate Training vertical and a Leadership Academy for student skill development.

The institution's core technology surface is a digital education platform anchored at inter.psbu.edu.kh that delivers the PSBU Foundation E-Library (e-books, journals, scholarly articles), the PSBU E-Journal (academic publication platform), and the PSBU E-Magazine (a monthly digital publication running consistently from August 2024 through June 2026). Additional operational services include online Certificate Verification, a Downloads portal, donation/fundraising infrastructure under the PSBU Foundation, and dedicated international programs. The business model is tuition-driven across degree programs, supplemented by Corporate Training contracts (custom-priced and not publicly disclosed), foundation donations, and credential verification services. Pricing is not publicly disclosed for either tuition or training.

PSBU has assembled an unusually broad international regulatory and quality-assurance footprint: national Accreditation Committee of Cambodia (ACC) accreditation plus memberships/accreditations with ASIC, QAHE, CPD UK, ACBSP, AUN-QA, Times Higher Education, INQAAHE, IAU, AACSB, QAA UK, WES, IEAC, and OTHM (UK), alongside an Honorary Companion status in Ethos Universitas. The university is governed by its religious leadership and institutional management; no parent company, external investors, or holding-company ownership are disclosed in the source data, and the institution has no disclosed funding rounds, M&A activity, or capital-raising history.

Name

Preah Sihamoniraja Buddhist University

Legal name

Preah Sihamoniraja Buddhist University

Website

https://inter.psbu.edu.kh

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Preah Sihamoniraja Buddhist University is a private Cambodian higher-education institution in Phnom Penh offering undergraduate through PhD programs across four faculties, supplemented by corporate training, a leadership academy, and digital resources (e-library, e-journal, e-magazine).

Ownership category

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Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131), Religious Organizations (8131)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Buddhist Monastic Universities & Dharma Colleges (EDAHAKAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Faith-Affiliated Private Research Universities (EDAHABAJ)

Keywords

• Higher education
• Buddhist university
• Academic programs
• Corporate training
• E-learning resources

Headquarters

HQ city

Phnom Penh

HQ country

Cambodia

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Preah Sihamoniraja Buddhist University is a private higher education institution that delivers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs across four faculties (Information Technology & Computer Science; Philosophy, Religion and Law; Educational Sciences and Literature; Pali Sanskrit and Foreign Language), integrating Buddhist principles with modern scholarship. It also offers corporate training programs, a Leadership Academy, free digital academic resources (E-Library, E-Journal, E-Magazine), a Certificate Verification service, and a foundation supporting donations for disadvantaged communities.

Product overview

Preah Sihamoniraja Buddhist University offers a unified educational platform centered on Buddhist principles combined with modern scholarship. The university provides degree programs across four faculties (Information Technology & Computer Science, Philosophy/Religion/Law, Educational Sciences/Literature, and Pali/Sanskrit/Foreign Language) alongside digital resources including the E-Library, E-Journal, and E-Magazine. The institution also offers professional development through Corporate Training and operates the PSBU Foundation for donations and the Leadership Academy for student skill development. A Certificate Verification service supports credential authentication.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• International Programs (Bachelor's, Master's, Postgraduate, and PhD degrees) Bachelor's, Master's, Postgraduate Diploma, and PhD degree programs offered across multiple disciplines including Education, IT, Business, Psychology, Humanities, and Buddhist Studies, available to prospective students in Cambodia and internationally through the international programs portal.
• Corporate Training

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered notable and core.

• Ethos UniversitasnotableStrategic or Co-development PartnerPSBU welcomed as Honorary Companion of Ethos Universitas, a global alliance of higher-education institutions committed to academic integrity, ethical leadership and social responsibility. This partnership recognizes dedication to combining Buddhist principles with modern scholarship and opens opportunities for international collaboration.
• Accreditation Service for International Schools, Colleges and Universities (ASIC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational accreditation body providing globally recognized quality standards in education. PSBU holds ASIC accreditation confirming provision meets rigorous internationally accepted standards in administration, governance, and educational offering.
• International Association for Quality Assurance in Pre-Tertiary & Higher Education (QAHE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerQuality assurance accreditation adhering to internationally recognized standards for higher education academic and educational accreditation.
• Continuing Professional Development (CPD) UKcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUK-based professional development accreditation with members in over 100 countries. PSBU holds CPD accreditation for Continuing Professional Development obligations and policies.
• Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) USAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal business education accrediting body founded in 1988, offering accreditation to all levels of collegiate business educational degree programs from associate to doctoral.
• ASEAN University Network – Quality Assurance (AUN-QA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrestigious consortium of leading universities across Southeast Asia. AUN membership enhances academic reputation, international collaborations, and student/faculty mobility within ASEAN region through exchange programs, faculty development, and joint research.
• Times Higher Education (THE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPremier membership in Times Higher Education, a primary source for international university rankings and higher education news.
• International Network for Quality Assurance Agencies in Higher Education (INQAAHE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive member of worldwide association of over 300 organizations active in theory and practice of quality assurance in higher education.
• International Association of Universities (IAU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMembership-led non-governmental organization comprising over 600 institutions in more than 130 countries; official partner of UNESCO.
• The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) USAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal nonprofit association founded in 1916, recognized as longest-standing and most prestigious specialized accreditation for business education worldwide. Only 6% of business schools globally have earned this distinction.
• The Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA) UKcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational Associate Member; world-leading body dedicated to maintaining high standards in higher education through quality assurance in UK and internationally.
• World Education Services (WES)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit organization providing credential evaluations for international students and immigrants planning to study or work in U.S. and Canada. Headquartered in New York with operations in Toronto, Canada.
• International Education Accreditation Council (IEAC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPremier membership; IEAC accreditation serves as seal of approval assuring students, parents, and stakeholders that institution meets or exceeds established standards for quality education.
• OTHM (UK)notableStrategic or Co-development PartnerUK-based awarding organization regulated by Ofqual providing internationally recognised qualifications. PSBU officially authorized as approved OTHM Centre, strengthening internationalisation strategy and expanding globally benchmarked programmes.
• Accreditation Committee of Cambodia (ACC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCambodia's national higher education quality and assessment body established in March 2003 under Council of Ministers supervision. Plays crucial role in developing and maintaining educational standards in Cambodia.
• Ministry of Education, Youth & SportcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment ministry responsible for promoting and regulating education, youth and sport development in Cambodia.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• University of Cambodia: Phnom Penh-based private university offering undergraduate through doctoral programs across business, law, IT, and social sciences. Comparable as a Cambodia-headquartered private university competing for the same fee-paying student pool with international accreditation ambitions.
• International Buddhist College (IBC): Thailand-based Buddhist university offering degree programs in Buddhist Studies and related humanities. Comparable as a Theravada-region Buddhist degree-granting institution targeting both monastic and lay students across Southeast Asia.
• Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University: Thailand's premier Buddhist monastic university offering degree programs across Buddhist studies and secular disciplines. Directly comparable to PSBU as a Theravada Buddhist higher-education institution combining monastic leadership with modern academic curricula across Southeast Asia.
• Parami University: Private liberal-arts university in Phnom Penh focused on critical thinking and interdisciplinary programs at undergraduate and graduate levels. Comparable as a Cambodia-based private higher-education institution targeting similar undergraduate/graduate student segments.

Regional players

• National University of Management (NUM): One of Cambodia's largest public universities offering business, management, and IT degrees from undergraduate through doctoral levels. Comparable as a Cambodia-based university competing for the same business and IT students but operating at significantly larger scale as a public institution.

Broad incumbents

• Ateneo de Manila University: Philippines-based Jesuit private research university offering extensive undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs with strong AACSB accreditation. Comparable as a faith-affiliated Southeast Asian private university with international accreditation depth and similar faith-plus-modern-scholarship positioning.
• Silliman University: Philippines-based Protestant faith-affiliated private university offering diverse undergraduate and graduate programs. Comparable as a faith-affiliated Southeast Asian private university integrating religious values with secular academic offerings across multiple faculties.

Emerging players

• Nagarjuna Institute of Buddhist Studies: Smaller Buddhist studies institutions in the Theravada region offering specialized Buddhist education. Comparable as a niche Buddhist higher-education provider, though operating at a smaller scale and more narrowly focused on Buddhist studies than PSBU's multi-disciplinary approach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance15 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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