AUPP License and Accreditation

AUPP License and Accreditations

ACC Certificate 2024-2028

ACC Certificate 2019-2023

American University of Phnom Penh (AUPP) was established in 2013 with a license by the then Prime Minister of Cambodia. AUPP operates as a private university under the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport supervision.

AUPP is fully accredited from 2019 to 2028. The institutional accreditation covers all degree programs as part of the national standards.

AUPP offers single-degree programs nationally accredited under the institutional accreditation and, since 2016, dual-degree programs in partnerships with the University of Arizona and Fort Hays State University, which are accredited by WSCUC and Higher Learning Commission, respectively, in the USA.

Questions may be directed to Quality Assurance Director Dr. Monirith Ly at m.ly@aupp.edu.kh.

Chartered Management Institute (CMI)

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AUPP’s partnership with the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), the UK’s leading professional body for management and leadership, means students can earn globally recognized CMI qualifications alongside their degree. This dual recognition enhances employability, develops essential leadership skills, and connects students to an international network of business professionals. Graduates will be awarded an Associate (ACMI) membership grade upon graduation. Experienced managers with a proven 3-year track record will be able to qualify for a Member (MCMI) grade.

Certified Management Accountant (CMA)

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Through CMA's recognition, students in Bachelor of Business programs benefit from alignment with the Institute of Certified Management Accountants Australia standards. Graduates are entitled to use the designatory letter GMA (Graduate Management Accountant). This prestigious credential prepares students for management accounting roles and global career opportunities. CMA-aligned studies ensure graduates develop advanced analytical, decision-making, and leadership skills sought by top employers worldwide.

Memberships & Partnerships

Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)

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Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), is the global standard-setting body for business education, strengthening the world’s business schools through accreditation, thought leadership, and transformative learning. AUPP’s membership reflects its commitment to academic excellence, innovation, and impactful learning. As a member, AUPP will have exclusive access to the world's largest business education network, industry-changing research and insights, global networking communities.

Advance HE Membership

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AUPP is thrilled to be the first university in Cambodia to join Advance HE, a global leader in advancing teaching, learning, and leadership in higher education. This partnership connects us to an international network dedicated to unlocking the full potential of our faculty and driving innovation in the classroom.

Like AUPP, Advance HE is a not-for-profit organization powered by a belief in the transformative impact of higher education, not only for individuals but also for communities, nations, and society. Through this membership, we affirm our commitment to world-class standards in teaching and learning. Guided by the Advance HE Professional Standards Framework (2023), our focus is clear: delivering meaningful, measurable, and lasting pedagogical impact.

Project Management Institute (PMI)

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AUPP is proud to be an Authorized Training Partner (ATP) of the Project Management Institute (PMI) — the world’s leading authority in project management. As an ATP, AUPP is able to deliver official instructor-led training created, promoted, and designed by PMI to meet certification requirements such as the Project Management Professional (PMP) exam preparation.