Angkor University at the Cambodia National Dialogue 2025

Advancing Internationalization and Educational Quality under the EU-Funded BEST Project

Angkor University was honored to participate in the Cambodia National Dialogue on Internationalization and Access to General Education, convened on 17–18 November 2025 in Phnom Penh. Organized under the leadership of the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport (MoEYS) and supported by the European Union (EU), the Dialogue served as a significant platform for stakeholders to examine key policy directions and reinforce collaborative efforts aimed at enhancing the quality, relevance, and global connectivity of Cambodia’s education system.

The University’s engagement in this national forum reaffirms its unwavering commitment to advancing higher education internationalization as part of its institutional development strategy. Central to this strategy are two major milestones:

  • The University’s designation as a semi-international institution in 2024, and
  • The targeted achievement of full international standards by 2030.

These milestones signal the University’s determination to elevate its academic programs, research capacity, governance mechanisms, and global partnerships in alignment with internationally recognized frameworks.

Angkor University places strong emphasis on preparing students to become globally competent professionals. The University actively encourages students to pursue international study, exchange, and training opportunities that enhance academic achievement, practical skills, and cross-cultural understanding.

In particular, the Erasmus+ Scholarship Programme, funded by the European Union, provides outstanding opportunities for Angkor University students to participate in mobility programs, undertake studies abroad, and gain exposure to international learning environments.

Angkor University’s participation in the Cambodia National Dialogue 2025 underscores its dedication to contributing to national educational development while accelerating its own trajectory toward international recognition. With the continued support of the EU-funded BEST Project, the University remains committed to strengthening institutional capacity, deepening global engagement, and expanding high-quality learning opportunities for its academic community.

Through these efforts, Angkor University reaffirms its role as a forward-looking institution committed to excellence, innovation, and meaningful contributions to Cambodia’s higher education landscape.

Angkor University is proud to participate in the Opening Ceremony of the 4th European Fair 2025

On November 12th, 2025, the Cambodia-Asia Polytechnic Institute (CAPI) and Angkor University (AU) actively participated in the EU-Cambodia University Dialogue held in Phnom Penh, organized by the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA).

The event brought together over 300 participants, including representatives from 55 European universities and approximately 15 universities from Cambodia, fostering a platform for academic collaboration, knowledge exchange, and discussion on higher education development.

During the dialogue, the management teams of CAPI and AU had the opportunity to meet with the European Union Ambassador to Cambodia, engaging in meaningful discussions about ongoing and future academic initiatives. Both institutions also share on the BEST Project, highlighting achievements and the impact of the project on enhancing internationalization, research, and teaching capacities in Cambodian universities. The event provided a valuable platform to strengthen EU-Cambodia academic partnerships and explore potential opportunities for collaborative research, student mobility, and capacity-building programs.

 

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UFBA installs equipment supported by BEST Project

The University of Finance and Business Administration (UFBA) has completed the acceptance and put into use a modern equipment package sponsored by the BEST Project. The equipment package includes: (1) Mobile projector, (2) Smart screen. These are modern equipment serving training activities, scientific research and international cooperation in the School.

The equipment package was officially handed over in May 2025, supplied and installed by VNC Vietnam Joint Stock Company. All equipment meets high technical standards, ensuring operational stability and readiness to support UFBA’s academic, research and international cooperation activities.

The BEST Project is an international cooperation initiative within the framework of the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Commission, funding capacity building projects with participating universities and research institutions in Asia and the Pacific countries. The project aims to modernize, strengthen the capacity and improve the quality of second-tier higher education institutions. The Project’s activities focus on internationalization of organizations, academics and curricula, development of teaching and scientific research capacity of lecturers, exchange of students and staff, partnerships and networks, especially integration of technology into international cooperation activities.

The BEST Project’s support in equipping modern equipment such as mobile projectors and smart screens will bring many practical benefits to the University of Finance and Business Administration. The equipment helps improve the quality of teaching, learning and scientific research; At the same time, it facilitates international cooperation activities and online conferences. This is also an important step in the process of modernizing facilities, promoting digital transformation and enhancing the image of the School in the context of global educational integration.