| HISTORY |
| The University of Management and Economics (UME) was founded in 1998 by Dr. TUN Pheakdey. UME boasts a comprehensive range of academic programs spanning from associate to doctoral levels, organized into five faculties: Management and Tourism, Art, Humanity, and Foreign Languages, Science and Technology, Law and Economics, and Agriculture and Rural Development. |
| Over 25 years, UME holds a distinguished reputation in Cambodia and abroad. In 2021, UME was selected as one of six private universities to implement the Higher Education Improvement Project (HEIP), a joint initiative by the World Bank and the Ministry of Education, Youth, and Sport (MoEYS), focusing on the Agriculture and Accounting program. This project aims to enhance teaching and learning methodologies, fostering University-Industry linkages, and refining institutional governance. |
| Spanning seven campuses, including Battambang as the main campus, Banteay Meanchey, Kompong Cham, Pursat, Preah Sihanouk, Koh Kong, and Kratie, UME continues to be a pivotal force in Cambodian education. Over the years, UME has empowered over 35,302 graduates (15,595 females), and many of them have ascended to esteemed positions within the government, CEOs, managers, and entrepreneurs, reflecting the institution’s enduring impact on society. |
