PROFILE

I. Vision and Philosophy

Paññasastra University of Cambodia (PUC) envisions a world at peace, where conflicts are resolved by non-violent means, beginning with individuals, and extending to the community of world leaders in the context of international relations.

We envision a world where those in government and positions of power exercise their duties responsibly and seek with compassion to benefit all they serve, especially destitute women and children.

We believe that education is the key to fulfilling this vision; as when people are well educated they are empowered to participate and contribute more fully in the life of society.

To this end, PUC strives to deliver quality education that is attainable by, and responsive to the needs of, the people of Cambodia and the global community. We place special emphasis on research and studies in peace, development and social responsibility.

II. Mission Statement

PUC was initially established in 1997, but was not in operation until Year 2000, the beginning of the new Millennium. It was founded by a group of Cambodian expatriates from the United States of America, whose objectives are to contribute to the development and enhancement of Cambodia’s human resources; and to play an active role in the “nation building” process for future generations. PUC was established to fulfil the following mission:

1. Improving the quality of life and building the capacity of the people of Cambodia, and of the region;
2. Providing high-quality academic study and research;
3. Promoting international standards for higher education in business, management, economics, law and government, humanities, science, communication, medicine, and culture;
4. Facilitating training of professionals who wish to continue their technical and intellectual growth through advanced education and specialized fields of research and development;
5. Building a strong teaching profession capable of delivering quality education and forming new scholars, academicians, and scientists in order to enhance the quality of life in our society;
6. Fostering development, strengthening peace, and implementing peaceful means of conflicting resolution on local, regional and global levels;
7. Transferring technology from advanced and developed countries; and
8. Becoming a leading institution for research and study in Cambodia and Asia, recognized for the high quality of faculty, students, and contributions to the peace and development of the region.
   

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