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Stephen J. Ronzano

Stephen J. Ronzano, Ed.D.

Position: Assistant Professor

Department: Academic Affairs - Faculty of Social Sciences

E-mail: s.ronzano@aupp.edu.kh

Biography

Education

Stephen J. Ronzano, Ed.D., is an international educator with over four decades of teaching and leadership experience. He has held teaching, and senior roles in the United States and Asia as Community Education Coordinator, University Counselor, Head of English, Curriculum Coordinator, Educational Consultant for Ministry of Education, WASC Coordinator, Vice Principal, and Principal. His work focuses on metacognitive skills, and strategies to improve reading, and writing comprehension. Dr. Ronzano holds a Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership from the Joint Doctoral Program in Educational Leadership from California State University, Fresno, and University of California, Davis. Dr. Ronzano has worked extensively in the United States, Asia, Central Asia, and Southeast Asia.

Ed.D. Educational Leadership – California State University, Fresno and University of California, Davis
M.A. Education- Counseling and Student Services – California State University, Fresno
B.A. Biblical and Religious Studies – Fresno Pacific University
Sothie Keo

Sothie Keo, J.D.

Position: Adjunct Faculty

Department: Academic Affairs - Faculty of Law

E-mail: s.keo@aupp.edu.kh

Biography

Education

Dr. Sothie Keo serves as Secretary of State of the Ministry of Post and Telecommunications. In his role, he oversees legal and policy work as well as ASEAN affairs of the Ministry. He is co-leading the drafting of key laws and policies including the Draft Law on Cybersecurity, Draft Law on Personal Data Protection, and Cloud First Policy. Dr. Keo is also a Deputy Secretary of the General Secretariat of the National Council for Digital Economy and Society and a Deputy Secretary of the General Secretariat of the Digital Security Committee.

Dr. Keo is a licensed lawyer both in the Kingdom of Cambodia and the State of Colorado. His interest is in digital law, telecommunications law, international law, both public and private, and human rights. His past experience includes working four years as a Legal Officer for the Civil Party Lead Co-Lawyers Section, representing Civil Parties and victims in proceedings before the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia, also known as the Khmer Rouge Tribunal. Prior to settling down in Cambodia, he was a criminal defense trial lawyer in Colorado. During law school, he developed these interests working for the International Criminal Court, Human Rights Watch, and the International Arbitration Group of Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer in Singapore. He received his Juris Doctor and Master of Laws from Northwestern University School of Law and Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Washington.

Juris Doctor (J.D.) – Northwestern Pritzker School of Law
Master of Laws (LL.M.) in International Human Rights (Honors) – Northwestern University School of Law
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Political Science – University of Washington
Sotheaphal Pho

Sotheaphal Pho, LL.M.

Position: Adjunct Faculty

Department: Academic Affairs - Faculty of Law

E-mail: s.pho@aupp.edu.kh

Biography

Education

H.E. Sotheaphal Pho serves as a Royal Government Attorney with the rank equivalent to under-secretary of state and is an Adjunct Professor of Law at the American University of Phnom Penh (AUPP). He is a Cambodian Bar Association-registered attorney and a licensed notary.

He has joined the law office of Sotheaphal, Samnang, Sophy & Partners and the notary office of Nitei Niron Notary Public after serving as a long-term senior advisor at an international firm. With over 20 years of experience in the legal profession, his strong practice areas include infrastructure, banking and finance, real estate, labor, telecommunications, due diligence, and merger and acquisition.

He received Bachelor of Laws from Norton University of Cambodia in 2000 and Master of Laws (International and Comparative Law) from the National University of Singapore in 2004. H.E. Pho has co-authored textbooks on property and labor laws. He has additionally co-authored articles and given interviews regarding Cambodian law topics, including a secured transactions law article published on a University of Akron’s law journal.

Working as a teacher and a research and advisory member of Samdech Techo Sen Voluntary Lawyers Group gives him pleasure and pride in contributing to his motherland through education and pro bono assistance.

Master of Laws (LL.M.) – National University of Singapore
Bachelor of Laws – Norton University of Cambodia
Sophal Kao

Sophal Kao, Ph.D.

Position: Associate Professor

Department: Academic Affairs - Faculty of Social Sciences

E-mail: s.kao@aupp.edu.kh

Biography

Education

Publications

Dr. KAO Sophal is an Associate Professor at American University of Phnom Penh (AUPP). He specializes in English language teacher training, English language teaching, school monitoring and evaluation, and English language curriculum and materials development. He used to hold a number of positions including an associate dean, a dean, a school director and a training manager for both private and public higher educational institutions, training education specialist and education consultant for international NGO’s, and National English Language teacher trainer and supervisor for the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport in Cambodia for many years. Moreover, Dr. Kao is an inspiring public speaker in self-leadership, motivation and teacher education. He is also an author of Practical Methodology in TESOL. His research interests include teacher education and teacher professional development, TESOL, school monitoring and evaluation, and school management and leadership.

PhD of Education in Educational Planning, Policy and Management in 2018
Master’s Degree of TESOL in 2008 from Paññāsāstra University of Cambodia (PUC)
Bachelor of Education in TEFL from the Royal University of Phnom Penh, Cambodia, in 1999
Also studied at the University of Illinois at Chicago, USA, in 2000, and at Reading University, UK, in 1995

My Personal Philosophy of Education and Its Practices (2022). Cambodian Education Forum. Available at: cefcambodia.com
Self-Directed Learning Approach to Developing Teaching Professionalism (2018). PhD Dissertation. Paññāsāstra University of Cambodia. Phnom Penh: Cambodia
The Analysis of Teacher Development Practice against the Educational Legal Framework in Cambodia. International Journal of Advance and Innovative Research, Volume 2, Issue 1(II): pp 37-54, January-March, 2015.
The Relationship between Students’ Grades and their Occupational Goals. Global Educational Research Journal, vol. 2(5): pp 054-059, 2014. The article is available at: springjournals.net
Practical Methodology in TESOL (2019). KAO SOPHAL Publications. Phnom Penh
Report on Education Strategy Assessment (2008). Save the Children Norway, Cambodia. Co-author with George Tailor and Ly Panharith. The report is available at: drive.google.com
Singhtararaksmey Chea

Singhtararaksmey Chea, M.Sc.

Position: Adjunct Professor

Department: Academic Affairs - Faculty of Digital Technologies

E-mail: s.chea@aupp.edu.kh

Biography

Education

Mr. Singhtararaksmey (Joe) Chea is the Head of Information Technology at the American University of Phnom Penh, where he leads the university’s IT strategy, infrastructure, and digital services in support of teaching, learning, and operations.​

He has worked in various roles across the information technology industry for over a decade, including network engineering, systems administration, cybersecurity, application architecture, and information systems management.​

Alongside his leadership role, Mr. Chea serves as an Adjunct Professor in the Faculty of Information Technology Management at AUPP, teaching courses from computing fundamentals to full‑stack web development and mentoring students as they prepare for real-world engineering roles.​

He has also undertaken research on applying game theory to ransomware attacker behavior and decision-making, reflecting a broader interest in cybersecurity and the human factors behind cyber threats.

M.S. Computer Network – Fort Hays State University(FHSU)
Sarah Rose-Jensen

Sarah Rose-Jensen, Ph.D.

Position: Head of Program, Department of International Relations and Diplomacy & Associate Professor

Department: Academic Affairs - Faculty of Social Sciences

E-mail: s.rose-jensen@aupp.edu.kh

Biography

Education

Dr. Sarah R. Rose-Jensen is an Associate Professor of Global Affairs at AUPP. Prior to joining AUPP, she was a Professorial Lecturer in the Elliott School of International Affairs at George Washington University. Dr. Rose-Jensen has also lectured in the Krieger School at Johns Hopkins University and the School for Professional and Extended Studies at American University in Washington DC.

Dr. Rose-Jensen’s research focuses on development and development-related conflicts in mainland Southeast Asia, particularly governance of shared river resources and cross-border effects of development. At AUPP, she teaches courses on gender and development, peace and conflict, research methods, and other courses in the Global Affairs program. Dr. Rose-Jensen completed a Fulbright in Cambodia in 2016, conducting research on successful resolution of development-related conflicts. Outside of her academic work, Dr. Rose-Jensen is a certified yoga teacher and long-time mindfulness and meditation practitioners.

Ph.D. and M.S. Conflict Analysis and Resolution – the Carter School of Peace and Conflict, George Mason University
B.A. English – the University of Mary Washington.
Pisey Pin

Pisey Pin, M.Sc.

Position: Instructor

Department: Academic Affairs - Faculty of Business and Management

E-mail: p.pin@aupp.edu.kh

Biography

Education

Ms. Pisey Pin is a faculty member of Business. She was a former external auditor at one of the Big 4 audit firms with particular expertise in financial and managerial reporting, audits and controls. She later joined the education sector as a lecturer at a private university in Cambodia. Prior to joining AUPP, Ms. Pisey briefly served as a finance manager at an international Malaysian-subsidiary bank.

Ms. Pisey holds a Bachelor’s degree in Education from the Institute of Foreign Languages (IFL) of the Royal University of Phnom Penh (RUPP) and a Master’s degree in Professional Accountancy from the University of London (UoL, UK). A chartered accountant by qualifications, Ms. Pisey is a Certified Accounting Technician (CAT) and an affiliate of Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).

Ms. Pisey’s teaching philosophy is to simplify things no matter how complicated they are as every peak of learning starts from the basics.

S. Professional Accountancy – University of London, UK
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA, UK) – CamEd Business School
Certified Accounting Technician (CAT, UK) – CamEd Business School
Ed. (TEFL) – Royal University of Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Nareth Hib

Nareth Hib, LL.M.

Position: Adjunct Faculty

Department: Academic Affairs - Faculty of Law

E-mail: Nareth.Hib@aupp.edu.kh

Biography

West Nareth Hib is from California. He received his formal education in the United States with a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology and a Master of Science in Technology Management. In addition, West also hold an Executive Master in International Law from Belgium, a Master of Private Law, and Master in Business Law from Cambodia. West is currently working on his Doctor of Philosophy with the Royal Academy of Cambodia.

Upon having spent some twenty years in the technology sector in the United States and several others in Japan, West later returned to Cambodia where he taught at the Royal University of Phnom Penh, Pannasastra University of Cambodia, and University of Finance and Economics. He is a member of the Bar of the Kingdom of Cambodia, and currently is a managing partner at Skywon Law Group. As a registered arbitrator with the National Commercial Arbitration of the Kingdom of Cambodia, West is involved with international moot competitions with LAWAsia and other regional ones such as the Asean International Abitration Centre of Malaysia.

West likes to jog when he has a chance, a good game of basketball with good competitors, and overall likes to learn something new from good books. As an immigrant having left Cambodia since childhood, it would bring him great pleasure to be able give back to his mother country through education.
Kiri San

Kiri San

Position: Instructor

Department: Academic Affairs - Faculty of Law

E-mail: k.san@aupp.edu.kh

Biography

San Kiri is an instructor at the Faculty of Law at the American University of Phnom Penh (AUPP). He is also a commercial arbitrator, registered mediator and former president of the National Commercial Arbitration Centre of the Kingdom of Cambodia (NCAC).

In addition, he has over eights years of experience practicing commercial and corporate law, real estate law, and banking and finance law in a leading law firm in Cambodia. He has a particular expertise in banking and finance law, corporate and commercial law, land law, contract law, investment law, secured transaction law and commercial arbitration law.

Prior to this, he obtained a Bachelor of Computer Science (B.Sc.) from the Royal University of Phnom Penh and a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) and Master of Public Administration (MPA) from the Royal University of Law and Economics (RULE) as well as a Master of Commercial Law (LL.M) from the University of Melbourne, Australia.

He is also an Accredited Mediator at the Centre for Effective Dispute Resolution (CEDR) and a Member of The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb) in the United Kingdom.
Keneth Robinson

Keneth Robinson, Ph.D.

Position: Associate Professor

Department: Academic Affairs - Faculty of Social Sciences

E-mail: k.robinson@aupp.edu.kh

Biography

Keneth has been living in Cambodia and teaching at several educational institutions in Phnom Penh since 2003, with much of this being as an assistant dean at a local university. Most recently he was the Head of School at an international school, which adopted the International Baccalaureate curriculum. Additionally, during the first 5- years here, he worked part-time as a consultant with several NGO’s, provided counseling and presented training workshops.

Hailing from Memphis, Tennessee, he went on to graduate with a bachelor’s, master’s and doctorate in Psychology followed by a one-year internship at Boston University. Following graduation, he worked as a psychologist within diverse settings including emergency rooms, private clinics, a hospital clinic, a community outreach center, an in-patient hospital and prisons (where he conducted psychological evaluations to determine if accused murderers were mentally fit to stand trial).

Currently he resides on the idyllic island, Koh Dach. Having lived in Cambodia for nearly 20-years, he considers Cambodia to be his adopted home with its year-round blossoms, exotic fruits and gracious citizens quick with a smile or a friendly greeting. In his free time, he enjoys photography, table tennis, philosophy, reading, chess and swimming.
Judy Gray Royka

Judy Gray Royka

Position: Acting Director of Teaching and Learning Center

Department: English Preparatory Program

E-mail: j.gray_royka@aupp.edu.kh

Biography

Ms. Judy Gray Royka is the Head of Program for the English Preparatory Program (EPP) and an instructor in the Faculty of Social Sciences at the American University of Phnom Penh (AUPP). She currently serves as Acting Director of the Teaching and Learning Center (TLC), supporting faculty development, student academic success, and high-quality English preparation aligned with degree readiness.

She holds a master’s degree in Teaching English as a Second and Foreign Language from the University of Birmingham, UK, and brings over 30 years of international experience in English education, including work in sign language interpretation and drama-based teaching.

Ms. Royka is currently pursuing an applied doctorate in educational psychology, focusing on using drama to reduce anxiety in oral communication classrooms.
Joshua Wilwohl

Joshua Wilwohl

Position: Assistant Professor

Department: Academic Affairs - Faculty of Social Sciences

E-mail: j.wilwohl@aupp.edu.kh

Biography

Joshua Wilwohl is an assistant professor at the American University of Phnom Penh (AUPP).

He studies how people use language to negotiate their place in the world. His teaching and research focus on English in Cambodia, reshaped by young people.

Wilwohl’s work addresses questions of what counts as acceptable language and how such judgments shape identity, which is fundamental to understanding global Englishes.

He applies these insights across real-world contexts through the design of communication systems, including a patented navigation technology.

Before joining AUPP, he was on faculty at the Metropolitan College of New York.

Wilwohl is a doctoral student, specializing in English pedagogy, with a BA, MPA, MA, and PgDip. He is also a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) in the UK.
Donald Rallis

Donald Rallis, Ph.D.

Position: Professor

Department: Academic Affairs - Faculty of Social Sciences

E-mail: rallis@aupp.edu.kh

Biography

Education

Dr. Donald Rallis served on the faculty of the University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg, Virginia, for 23 years. In January 2014, he joined AUPP as a Professor of Geography. Over the course of his career, he has written extensively for textbook publishers and has contributed to the Encyclopedia of World History.

Dr. Rallis is deeply committed to social justice and human dignity, and this commitment both guides who he is and how he teaches. He is a firm believer in blurring the boundaries between academic disciplines, inside the classroom and more broadly. He aims not just to teach geography, but to teach through the medium of geography.

Dr. Rallis is an avid traveler and has so far been lucky enough to visit over 60 countries around the world. As he travels, he shoots videos in which he tries to convey a sense of ordinary life in different parts of the world. He posts on his YouTube channel where, to his great surprise, they have so far been viewed over five million times. He has lived in Phnom Penh since 2013 with his partner and a variable number of cats (currently six.)

Ph.D. Geography – Pennsylvania State University
M.A. Geography – University of Miami
B.Sc. (Hons) Geography – University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg
B.A. – University of the Witwatersrand
Dinesh Elango

Dinesh Elango, Ph.D.

Position: Associate Dean

Department: Academic Affairs - Faculty of Business and Management

E-mail: d.elango@aupp.edu.kh

Biography

Education

Dr. Dinesh Elango is an experienced academic professional with over 14 years in the field, and currently as a Professor at AUPP. He has been recognized as an Accredited Management Teacher (AMT) by the All India Management Association. He worked in various countries such as Cambodia, Vietnam, Thailand, India and Myanmar.

He is an expert in teaching a wide range of subjects in Management courses, including Business Analytics, Operations Management, Project Management, MIS, ERP, E-Business, and IT for Management. He has published research papers in various indexed journals, including Scopus, and has acted as a keynote speaker at various conferences. He has given webinars on various topics internationally and has also served as an Editorial Board Member and Reviewer for international journals.

Dinesh’s research interests include Business Analytics, Artificial Intelligence for Business, Cryptocurrencies and Blockchain Technologies, Information Technology/Systems Management, the Internet of Things, Technology Management, and ERPs.

PhD in Management Sciences – Anna University, Chennai
MBA (HR & Systems) – Anna University, Coimbatore
B.Sc in VisCom – Bharathiar University, Coimbatore
Diana J. Haladay

Diana J. Haladay, Ph.D.

Position: Professor

Department: Academic Affairs - Faculty of Business and Management

E-mail: d.haladay@aupp.edu.kh

Biography

Education

Dr. Diana J. Haladay is a professor in the Business Department, with a Ph. D. in Human and Organizational Systems. She teaches courses in management, leadership, change management, human resources, innovation, and entrepreneurship.

Dr. Diana brings over 20 years of academic and industry consulting experience. On the academic side, Dr. Diana believes that the most valuable education is student-centred and transformative. Since critical thinking and reflection are the keystones of these two approaches, she strives to create a dynamic, interactive classroom where a wide variety of learning opportunities, including case studies, challenge students to find their own voices and hone their critical thinking and reflective skills. Dr. Diana also believes that it is important for students to see themselves and their organizations as encompassing a universal system of stakeholders. Her hope is that her approach to teaching instils a life-long love of learning, resulting in a global mindset based on inclusiveness, critical thinking, and moral responsibility. Thus, when Dr. Diana was awarded the MBA Professor of the Year Award, at the Canadian University of Dubai, she felt honoured as it was a confirmation that she related to her students in a meaningful way.

As Vice President of Industry Consulting, Dr. Diana worked with CEOs of Fortune 500 companies to build high-performance organizations. As consultant at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Dr. Diana led the design of the first system-wide leadership development program for senior management and partnered with the Sloan School of Management on the delivery of the leadership training program. She also spearheaded a strategic three-year redesign effort for the implementation of world-class customer services and consulted with senior sales and marketing managers on the creation of high-end
products and services.

Finally, Dr. Diana was born to travel. She has visited and or worked in 70 countries so far and still plans on visiting the polar bears in the Arctic and the Penguins in Antarctica.

Ph.D. Human and Organizational Systems, Leadership Development concentration – Fielding Graduate University
M.A. Organizational Development – Fielding Graduate University
M.B.A. – Simmons College School of Management
B.S. Education, English concentration – Indiana State University
Chandara Koem

Chandara Koem, Ph.D.

Position: Assistant Professor

Department: Academic Affairs - Faculty of Social Sciences

E-mail: c.koem@aupp.edu.kh

Biography

Dr. Chandara Koem is currently an Assistant Professor at AUPP. He started his professional career in 2012 and has joined AUPP in 2020. For two years, he had served as a Civil/Structural Engineer for an international structural engineering firm, Novare Design International Ltd. He has experience in design and peer review in both local and international projects. He pursued his Master’s and Doctorate degrees in 2016 and 2020 respectively in South Korea.

Dr. Koem is delighted to join our amazing learning community and be a part of the exponential growth of AUPP. He welcomes and values positive energy and dedication to excellence in education and looks forward to working with students, parents, and fellow teachers.
Aleksandar Ilic

Aleksandar Ilic, M.A.

Position: Assistant Professor

Department: Academic Affairs - Faculty of Social Sciences

E-mail: a.ilic@aupp.edu.kh

Biography

Mr. Ilic is an Instructor at EPP Department at American University Phnom Penh. Mr. Ilic has over 10 years of experience teaching foreign nationals on all levels in regular and private schools demonstrating professionalism and enthusiasm. He is skilled in staff development, teaching, higher education, educational technology, lesson planning, curriculum development, school event hosting, and lecturing. He obtained his undergraduate degree, from the University of Political Sciences in Belgrade, Serbia. He earned his Master’s degree in International Relations at Vilnius University, Vilnius, Lithuania. He had spent more than 8 years in Cambodia (2014-2023) as a lecturer of Academic English, TOEFL Facilitator, public speaking instructor , lecturer of courses in Political Science and International Relations. He has joined AUPP and hopes he can ignite students imagination and instill a love of learning.
Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and Diplomacy

Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and Diplomacy / Bachelor of Science in Political Science

Program Description

Students may choose to either follow the AUPP single degree (Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and Diplomacy) track, or the dual degree program (Bachelor of Science in Political Science) from Fort Hays State University (USA).

The mission of the program is to prepare students for global leadership and service and to train the next generation of policy leaders to tackle the complex issues of a globalized world. It is intended for individuals who aspire to become policymakers in national, regional, and local government agencies, international organizations, non-governmental organizations and multinational corporations.

Career Opportunities

The Global Affairs Program offers a solid foundation for entering the workforce or for graduate studies. The program prepares students for career opportunities with organizations, consulting firms or government agencies dealing with foreign affairs, international security, and the international economy. The program also provides preparation for graduate study in specialized fields such as public policy, development, security or international relations.

Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and Diplomacy (Single Degree)

The program prepares future leaders to address complex global challenges.
Students gain knowledge and skills for careers in government, NGOs, international organizations, and multinational companies. Through problem-centered learning, they develop strong critical thinking abilities. Graduates are equipped to understand global issues and design effective policies for development and security matters.

Bachelor of Science in Political Science (Dual Degree)

The program is offered in partnership with Fort Hays State University, awarding two degrees: one from AUPP and one from FHSU. It equips future policymakers and professionals with the knowledge and analytical skills needed to address complex challenges in an increasingly globalized world. Graduates are well prepared to pursue careers in national, regional, and local government agencies, international organizations, non-governmental organizations, and multinational corporations.
Bachelor of Arts Degree and Bachelor of Science Degrees

Bachelor of Arts Degree and Bachelor of Science Degrees

AUPP offers the Bachelor of Arts degree in Law, and in International Relations and Diplomacy. It offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Business, and in Information Technology Management. AUPP also offers a Bachelor of Arts in Architecture.

AUPP uses the unit system, common in U.S. universities. Each unit is normally equivalent to 60 minutes of lecture per week for the length of the semester. Thus, for example, a course meeting three times a week (60 minutes each) would be 3 units. Likewise, a course meeting twice a week for 90 minutes each would also be 3 units. Laboratory courses require two hours of laboratory per week per semester for each unit. A two-hour laboratory once a week would be equivalent of one unit. Special courses, such as the First Year Experience are treated similar to laboratory in that each unit requires two hours of class work per week.

Students are expected to spend approximately two to three hours outside of class studying for each hour (unit) in class. If the student is enrolled in 15 units of course work, there is an expectation of a minimum of 30 additional hours per week of study outside of class.

The academic year is divided into a Fall semester that normally runs from September through December and a Spring semester that normally runs from January to May. In addition, AUPP offers classes during the summer and may offer a Summer semester as need arises.

The Bachelor of Arts degrees and Bachelor of Science degrees require the completion of at least one hundred twenty four (124) units, of which sixty two (61) are in General Education/Liberal Studies. The Bachelor of Architecture degree requires the completion of at least 181 units, over five years. All graduating students will earn a minor in Liberal Studies as well as a major in their chosen field. Students can also pursue an additional minor.
Partnerships

Partnership

University of Arizona

The University of Arizona is a public research university in Tucson, Arizona, United States. Founded in 1885, the UA was the first university in the Arizona Territory. The university is home to the James E. Rogers College of Law and numerous other nationally ranked graduate and professional schools. As of Fall 2015, enrollment was more than 42,100 students, with the largest freshmen class ever at 8,100 students. The mission of the University of Arizona is, “To improve the prospects and enrich the lives of the people of Arizona and the world through education, research, creative expression, and community and business partnerships.” Arizona is one of the elected members of the Association of American Universities (an organization of North America’s premier research institutions) and is the only representative from the state of Arizona to this group.

Fort Hays State University

FHSU is the leading forward-thinking, entrepreneurial university of the Midwest. FHSU has an enrollment of more than 13,000 students and offers hundreds of certificate and degree programs at the associate’s, bachelor’s, and master’s levels through 28 academic departments. The university attracts goal-oriented students who want premier learning opportunities both inside and outside the classroom combined with extraordinary one-to-one attention and support.
Bachelor’s Admission

Bachelor’s Admission

The New Academic Year (Fall 2026) starts in August 2026.

Admissions Criteria And Processes

The American University of Phnom Penh (AUPP) accepts local and international students who meet the minimum Bachelor’s admission requirements. Students applying to AUPP for a Bachelor’s degree are required to submit all necessary documentation for admission and have acceptable scores and grades in their previous education. AUPP is happy to provide education to students from different backgrounds and cultures. International students help to enhance the learning environment and collegiate experience.

If transferring from another institution, you may be eligible to receive credit for coursework completed. The decision on the transfer of coursework is at the sole discretion of AUPP. Students who wish to transfer coursework must provide official transcripts and the syllabi of the courses they took.

Admission Process

Admission Criteria

If you have any questions about our admission process or criteria, please email us at admissions@aupp.edu.kh, or text, call, and Telegram us via +855 12 266 631.
AUPP English Placement Test

AUPP English Placement Test

AUPP is committed to student success. All classes are taught in English. Students need to be proficient and confident enough in their abilities to undertake an entire curriculum in English. This university uses a series of placement tests to evaluate students’ English skills and place them in appropriate classes if they do not have the required IELTS or TOEFL scores.

1. Essay (35 mins)

To succeed in collegiate coursework, students must be able to write in English at a high level. University courses require students to not only comprehend readings and lectures, but also to critically analyze what they are learning and present insightful, researched ideas in writing. AUPP requires applicants to write an essay to assess their writing abilities. Students are given 35 minutes to read a prompt, consider the questions asked, and present a response in a clear, well-organized essay. The writing assessment evaluates the following skills: grammar and punctuation; organizational skills; vocabulary; and the use of evidence, specific details, and critical thinking.

2. Oral Interview (5-10 mins)

The interview is used to assess the following listening and speaking skills: comprehension; grammar and vocabulary; pronunciation and clarity; and the use of critical thinking and complex thoughts. This test may be conducted in person or via a video call on the day of the test.

3. Accuplacer (Untimed)

The Accuplacer test is used to give the university an indication of an applicant’s overall English language ability. It is a multiple-choice test developed by The College Board, a recognized and widely used testing agency in the United States. The test consists of 3 sections: reading comprehension, sentence skills, and language in use. On average, it takes approximately 2 hours to complete.

Check our criteria page to see if you can waive your English Placement Test. Otherwise, click the button below to schedule your test now:

Schedule the English Placement Test Now
Academic Units, Overload, Course Numbering System

Academic Units, Overload, Course Numbering System

Academic Credit Units

All courses at AUPP have a credit unit value assigned to them. An academic unit is defined by the nature of the course that is offered. A unit of course credit is normally equivalent to one hour of class per week for a fifteen (15) week semester. For example, a course that meets for 3 hours per week, for a 15-week semester would have a course credit of 3 units.

Students will typically register for 15 units of classes per semester, the equivalent of 5 classes of 3 units each. However, graduation requires a minimum completion of 124 units, and thus the student will need to enroll in 4 additional units during their eight semesters of study at AUPP. This can be done through a series of one unit seminars and/or laboratories, or through an additional course taken in one or more semesters or summer. For most students, the additional four units will be completed through the required laboratories, seminars and internship in their major.

Overload

The normal course unit load in any semester is 15 to 17 units. A schedule of 18 or more units in a semester is considered an overload.

First year students may not take an overload. Students with one or more outstanding “I” grades are not permitted to take an overload. Students on academic probation are not permitted to carry an overload.

A student with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 may take a maximum of nineteen (19) units in a semester with the permission of the Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs (VPASA). Students who could graduate at the end of the semester are permitted to exceed the 19 units limit and/or waive the requirement of a 3.0 GPA for that semester with the permission of the VPASA. A semester course load of 20-22 units is to be undertaken only under exceptional circumstances. No student may enroll for more than 22 units in one semester.

Course Numbering System

Courses numbered 001-099 are pre-collegiate courses. These courses are not included in the minimum 124 units needed for graduation.
Courses numbered 100-299 are lower division courses and are usually taken in the first two years of study.
Courses numbered 300-499 are upper division courses and are usually taken in the last two years of study and typically have lower level course prerequisites.
Academic Support Services

Academic Support Services

Learning Center

The Learning Center’s mission is to help students develop their skills to become self-directed learners, who are responsible for achieving their learning goals. Working closely with faculty, the Learning Center staff and trained peer tutors provide academic support to students. Additionally, the Learning Center runs workshops to help students with graduate school and scholarship applications, resumes, and interview skills. Students are warmly welcomed to visit the center Monday to Friday from 8am- 5pm.
Academic Standing

Academic Standing

Good Academic Standing

Students who maintain a grade point average (GPA) of 2.00 or higher for each semester and have a cumulative GPA (CGPA) of 2.00 or higher are considered to be in good academic standing. A minimum grade point average of 2.00 is required for graduation.

Academic Probation

A student whose semester grade point average falls below 2.00 in any semester or whose cumulative grade point average is below 2.00 will be placed on academic probation and is not considered to be in good academic standing. A student on academic probation remains on academic probation until both the cumulative grade point average and the most current semester grade point average are 2.00 or higher.

Students on academic probation are not eligible to hold office in any student club or organization. A student on academic probation may be subject to academic restrictions (such as a limitation on the number or kind of courses the student may take) as determined by the VPASA. A student on academic probation must meet at least once a semester with the VPASA.

Suspension and Dismissal

A student on academic probation may be suspended or dismissed from AUPP if he/she remains on academic probation for two consecutive semesters or if the student’s cumulative GPA falls below the levels shown in the table below. Suspension or dismissal will be determined by the VPASA in consultation with the President, the Registrar and the Faculty Advisor.

Number of Credit hours Completed	Minimum Grade Point Average – Suspension	Minimum Grade Point Average – Dismissal
0-30 credit hours	1.50	N/A
31-60 credit hours	1.70	1.50
61-90 credit hours	1.80	1.70
91 and above	1.90	1.80

Additionally, students may be suspended for:

Refusal to complete the conditions of probation.
Failure to improve their overall grade point average in the semester while on probation.

Academic suspension requires that the student drop out of AUPP for one semester with a guaranteed return to the University at the end of that period. Students placed on academic suspension must confirm with the Registrar that they are returning to AUPP at the end of the suspension period. Failure to do so will result in an administrative withdrawal from AUPP. Students returning from academic suspension will be placed on a restricted course schedule and will be required to meet with their academic advisor weekly.

Academic dismissal requires that the student drop out for a minimum of two semesters. A dismissed student will be re-admitted only if the Admissions Committee is convinced that the student is likely to achieve academic success.
Academic Records, Student Privacy

Academic Records, Student Privacy

Students’ academic records are maintained in the Office of the Registrar. Semester grade reports are provided to the student from the Office of the Registrar by on the Student Portal. AUPP maintains confidentiality of student records. No student record can be released to any third party without the written consent of the student.

AUPP follows United States government requirements regarding privacy of student information, including grades. No one other than the student and appropriate AUPP employees shall have access to information that AUPP maintains about a particular student. Access by any other individual (including parents) requires the written consent of the student.
Academic Integrity

Academic Integrity

Integrity and ethical behavior are expected of every student in all academic work to maintain the reputation of the University and all members of its community. This Academic Integrity principle requires honesty in all class work, and ethical conduct in all labs and clinical assignments. This principle is furthered by the student Code of Conduct and disciplinary procedures established under University policies.

Conduct prohibited by this policy consists of all forms of academic dishonesty, including, but not limited to:

Cheating, fabrication, facilitating academic dishonesty, and plagiarism.
Submitting an item of academic work that has previously been submitted or simultaneously submitted without fair citation of the original work or authorization by the faculty member supervising the work.
Breaking disciplinary and professional ethics rules relating to academic integrity contained or referenced in the student handbook.
Breaking discipline-specific health, safety or ethical requirements to gain any unfair advantage in lab(s) or clinical assignments.
Failing to observe rules of academic integrity established by a faculty member for a particular course.
Attempting to commit an act prohibited by this policy. Any attempt to commit an act prohibited by these rules shall be treated in the same way as if the act had been completed.
Assisting or attempting to assist another student in a breach of this policy.
Academic Honors

Academic Honors

Full-time students who have earned a semester grade point average of 3.60 or higher are place on a Scholars’ List. Students receive the honor every semester that they meet the requirements. The achievement is recognized by a letter from the Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs. Names of students receiving the award are posted on the Website and at AUPP.

At graduation, the following honors designations will be recorded on the students’ diplomas.

Summa cum laude (with highest honors) to the one student in major program with highest overall grade point average.
Magna cum laude (with high honors) – to students whose overall GPA puts them in the top 5% of the graduating class.
Cum laude (with honors) – to students whose overall GPA puts them in the next 5% of the graduating class.
Academic Advising

Academic Advising

At the beginning of collegiate work, students will be assigned an academic advisor from among the faculty members. The assignment of a faculty advisor will be determined by the Vice President of Academic Affairs and based on the declared major of the student. Student notification of their advisor will be via the Student Portal.

Academic advising is a crucial step in the education process. Therefore, students are expected to meet with their academic advisor at least twice each semester. Students may elect to change their assigned advisor. A Change of Advisor request can be may be made on the Student Portal.
About the American University of Phnom Penh

About the American University of Phnom Penh

The history of AUPP welcomed its first class in August 2013, and in consultation with several U.S. universities, has shown dynamic growth and development in creating excellent academic programs and a wide-range of student opportunities with regional and international internships, community services, and non-curricular cultural experiences. Through the efforts of our faculty, students, and staff, AUPP is realizing its vision to provide a center of academic excellence for Cambodia. The university reaffirms its commitment to the students and parents in imparting university-wide values of high academic expectations, accountability, equity, integrity, and personal responsibility.

To consolidate its vision as the leading academic center of excellence in Cambodia and Asia, AUPP introduced the dual degree program model in the summer of 2016 with its partner universities in the USA, the University of Arizona (UA) and the Fort Hayes States University. This dual degree program is a U.S. accredited program whereby upon graduation the students obtain two degrees at the same time. One degree is issued by AUPP and the other from the UA.
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