American University of Phnom Penh: Tuition, Admissions, Rankings

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The American University of Phnom Penh is a private institute established in 2013 with a vision of becoming a leading center of academic excellence in Cambodia. The institute has a diverse population, but it promotes treating all individuals fairly and respectfully and encourages understanding the diversity of beliefs. The university prepares students to have the highest professional and ethical standards.

American University of Phnom Penh Overview

Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Location

Private

Type

2013

Founded

# 7764

World Rankings

# 8341

Best Value Rankings

University Website

American University of Phnom Penh Rankings

SAA Best University Rankings 2025

Category	Rankings	Percentage Rankings
World Rankings	# 7764	91 %
Asia Rankings	# 3198	90 %
Cambodia Rankings	# 18	—

SAA Best Value University Rankings 2025

Category	Rankings	Percentage Rankings
World Rankings	# 8341	98 %
Asia Rankings	# 3485	98 %
Cambodia Rankings	# 43	—

Tuition Fees at American University of Phnom Penh

American University of Phnom Penh tuition fees for both bachelor's and master's students are discussed in this section.

Bachelor's Tuition Fees

Student Type	Annual Tuition Fees in KHR
Domestic Students	24,596,500 KHR
International Students	24,596,500 KHR

Master's Tuition Fees

Student Type	Annual Tuition Fees in KHR
Domestic Students	27,733,000 KHR
International Students	27,733,000 KHR

Although this range provide a good estimate of tuition costs at American University of Phnom Penh, the actual fees depend on your chosen program. Thus, for more exact figures, you may refer to American University of Phnom Penh tuition fee pages.

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Admissions At American University of Phnom Penh

If you wish to study at American University of Phnom Penh, you’ll need to know the admission process, requirements, and other relevant information. Those may vary based on the program you’re applying to American University of Phnom Penh.

Moreover, the process and requirements for American University of Phnom Penh international admission may differ from domestic admission. Thus, if you’re an international student, check what additional requirements you need to submit and how you can validate your academic credentials.

To help you find all the admission-related information, we’ve compiled the bachelor's and master's admission pages of American University of Phnom Penh. Select which one applies to you and take note of the process and requirements.

Degree	Admission Pages
Bachelor's	Domestic and International Admissions Page
Master's	Domestic and International Admissions Page

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Language Requirements at American University of Phnom Penh

If you wish to be a American University of Phnom Penh international student, you’d wonder if you need to speak or write the native language of Cambodia before you can study in the institution. That depends on what language requirements they ask from you.

For American University of Phnom Penh, these are the language requirements or test scores that you need to submit:

English Language Requirements

Proficiency in English is typically required for admission and successful completion of academic programs in Cambodia. For American University of Phnom Penh, they may accept scores of these English language tests as proof of proficiency:

IELTS
TOEFL

These are the minimum scores required for bachelor’s and master’s students:

Degree	IELTS	TOEFL
Bachelor’s	6	79
Master’s	6.5	79

Specific scores may vary depending on your program. Make sure to check out the language pages of American University of Phnom Penh to know more about the required scores.

Degree Programs offered at American University of Phnom Penh

There are several American University of Phnom Penh majors or degree programs for bachelor’s and master’s level that you can pursue. Here are some of them:

Bachelor’s Programs
Business Administration
Global Affairs
Law
Cloud Computing
Cybersecurity
Information Technology Management
Information and Communications Technology

Master’s Programs
Business Administration
Law
Legal Studies

If you want to know what other academic programs American University of Phnom Penh offers, please visit the bachelor’s and master’s course pages. These pages will give you detailed information of the programs they offer.