
Welcome to Paññasastra
University of Cambodia!
Congratulations! You have chosen well in selecting
Paññasastra University of Cambodia (PUC). We are committed
to Excellence in education. We view education as the prime most important
purpose in life.
From our founding, we have taken our role - to educate and empower future
leaders - most seriously. PUC strives to provide top quality instructions
and to develop younger generations to be qualified professionals with high
leadership qualities and wisdom. We also strive to play a leadership role
in local, national, regional, and global affairs. Our faculty members are
drawn among professionals in business, government, and academia from different
parts of the world.
In order to integrate our graduates into international community, we use
English as our primary vehicle of learning. Indeed, we are the only university
in Cambodia, and one of a select few in Southeast Asia to offer all instructions
in English. In addition, and as part of our general education requirement,
our undergraduate and graduate programs are enriched with courses in Khmer
and Asian Cultures and Civilizations, Ethics, Good Governance, Philosophy,
Gender Studies, Psychology, and Environment..
You and your dear parents should be proud of being
associated with PUC. PUC is your University. As a student at PUC, you have
full access to PUC Library, American Corner, Electronic Libraries with our
overseas partners, Multi-Media Center, Independent Learning Centers, Computer
Labs, Institutes, and Community Service Learning Center.
Each of you has the seeds of greatness within you. At PUC,
you will receive education and training under strict and rigorous academic
disciplines. Although we treat everyone of you with loving-kindness and
compassion as we treat our own children, your true success depends only
on your personal efforts, patience, endurance, commitment, and most of all
your self-discipline. With self-discipline, you will rise to your full potential.
Thank you very much for placing your confidence in us. We welcome prospective
students and their parents to visit our campuses, meet with our administrators,
faculty members, and advisors. Also, you are welcome to see me personally
for any concerns that you or your parents might have for your future professional
career. Our doors are open. Please enter, to taste the sweetness of knowledge
and develop your wisdom.
To everyone a great success!
With Metta Dharma and love in my heart
Kol Pheng, Ph.D.
President
January 1, 2000
Notes below:
Paññasastra - - Scrolls of Wisdom --is derived from Pali language.
Dr.
Kol Pheng has resigned from his position as PUC President in July 2004
prior to his appointment as Senior Minister and Minister of Education,
Youth and Sports of the Royal Government