The Faculty of Science and Technology boasts an exceptional and highly qualified academic staff dedicated to fostering a dynamic learning environment. Comprising industry experts, and researchers, the faculty members bring a wealth of experience and cutting-edge knowledge to their respective fields. Their commitment to excellence is reflected in their rigorous academic standards, innovative teaching methodologies, and active engagement in research and development. With a focus on staying abreast of the latest technological advancements, the academic staff at the Faculty of Science and Technology ensures that students receive a comprehensive and up-to-date education that prepares them for the rapidly evolving landscape of information technology. This commitment to quality is further underscored by the faculty’s dedication to nurturing critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and a passion for lifelong learning among their students, thereby shaping the next generation of leaders and professionals in the field of ICT.

The Faculty of Science and Technology is renowned for its exceptional research culture and commitment to advancing knowledge in the rapidly evolving field of technology. The faculty places a strong emphasis on fostering a vibrant research community, joining with UP-Research Center and other UP faculties, comprised of faculty members, researchers, and students actively engaged in groundbreaking projects. The research conducted at the Faculty of Science and Technology is characterized by its interdisciplinary nature, addressing contemporary challenges and exploring innovative solutions. Faculty members are often involved in collaborative efforts, both nationally and internationally, contributing to the global discourse on ICT. The faculty's dedication to staying at the forefront of technological advancements is evident in the numerous research publications, and projects that emanate from its research endeavors. The quality of research at the Faculty of Science and Technology not only enhances the institution's reputation but also provides students with valuable opportunities to participate in cutting-edge projects and gain hands-on experience in the forefront of technological innovation.

The Faculty of Science and Technology equipped with state-of-the-art facilities that foster a conducive learning environment for students pursuing excellence in the field of technology. The faculty boasts modern classrooms, well-equipped computer labs, and collaborative workspaces, providing students with access to WiFi and the latest hardware and software technologies. Moreover, the faculty continually invests in upgrading its infrastructure to ensure that students have access to cutting-edge tools and resources, preparing them to meet the demands of the ever-evolving ICT industry.

The Faculty of Science and Technology has achieved notable success in various dimensions, affirming its position as a hub of excellence in the realm of technology education. The faculty takes pride in its faculty members who have garnered recognition for their impactful research contributions, with numerous publications in reputable impact factor journals and was invited as guess speaker/presenter at many panel discussions. Additionally, the faculty has successfully fostered an environment that encourages students to excel, leading to commendable achievements in hackathons, coding competitions, and innovation challenges on both national and international stages. The strong collaboration between the faculty, oversea partner-universities and industry partners has resulted in practical applications of excellence academic and research innovation.

• Year 1 (Foundation Year): Day time classes (8:30am – 5:30pm)
• Year 2: Day time classes (8:30am – 5:30pm)
• Year 3: Evening classes (5:30pm – 8:30pm)
• Year 4: Evening classes (5:30pm – 8:30pm)
• Master Year 1 and Year 2: Week-end Class Saturday 1pm – 5:30pm. Sunday 8:30am – 5:30pm

Bachelor Degree:

• Year 1 (Foundation Year): Pass upper secondary High School National Exam (Grade 12) / BACC II
• Year 2: Pass any Foundation Year of any recognized Higher Education Institute
• Year 3: Students must have an Associate Degree in IT or any related field

Master Degree: Students must have a Bachelor in Information Technologies or any related field

UP is located in central Phnom Penh, equipped with modern laboratories and facilities that provide a hands-on learning experience. The ICT students will study their course subjects in the Computer Lab which allow the students to practice the skills along with the theory.

The Faculty of Science and Technology is aiming to provide the best human capital with the best skills performance and knowledge to the society.

Faculty have members with high qualification who graduated from well-known universities in Cambodia and form international universities with related disciplines and have expertise in their areas and have long years of experiences in their professionalism. All the members are very energetic and have very high commitment to provide the best quality delivery to their students. While dedicating the best quality to students, faculty members also actively focus on upgrading and advancing their professional skills and knowledge by participating in many national and international trainings, workshops, seminars, or congresses offline and online in local and abroad.

Faculty also hire part-time lecturers who have high qualification and long years’ experience in teaching and lab technical instruction so to bring the real critical case scenarios to students to develop their critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Last but not least, all faculty members have been involved in many researches, surveys and surveillance and have published numbers of researches and publications in many local and international journals.

As Cambodia is becoming more technologically advanced and research focused there is an increased need for professionals with a practical and solid scientific background who are able to provide research support in a variety of fields including chemical, pharmaceutical, food industry, cosmetics, environmental biology, agriculture, forensics, bioscience, microbiology, tissue culture sustainability policy, etc. Therefore, the Science Research Department of University Puthisastra is playing an active role in supporting the STI roadmap, by aligning its curriculum to the STI Roadmap, whilst also promoting and engaging in STEM research that is supported by the Cambodian government. By including the STI roadmap aims into the curriculum, Cambodian universities can offer exciting and modern degrees that will provide Cambodian graduates with a whole new range of study and employment opportunities in science fields both in Cambodia and internationally, whilst supporting the country to meet their STI Roadmap goals and creating the science and technology leaders of tomorrow.

The UP faculty of Science and Technology, especially in science research program has a wide range of research interests, focusing primarily on the following areas:

• Biotechnology
• Chemistry (Analytical, organic and inorganic chemistry)
• Food (Food processing, food testing and analysis)
• Environmental (Soil, air and wastewater)
• Microbiology
• Molecular biology
• Tissue culture (Plant and animal)
• Agriculture

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The Department of Science Research is equipped with high quality machines and equipment with modern technology helping in practical instruction in the laboratory testing. The Department has enough equipment, supplies and material to support all the practical instruction classes with enough rooms for practice. Moreover, faculty continually invests in upgrading its infrastructure to ensure that students have access to diagnostic tools and resources preparing them to meet the high demand of professions.

The Department of Science Research has achieved notable success in the career pathway after the students graduate and research. After graduated, the most students get the excellence job with their knowledge and high position. In addition, the number of research publications in the department is increasing year by year. Furthermore, the department has successfully fostered an environment that encourages students to study, to do clerkships and internships, and joining the community project. The department also provides students opportunities to join conferences and any competitions and innovation challenges on both national and international stages. The strong collaboration between the faculty, oversea partner-universities and industry partners has resulted in practical applications of excellence academic, research innovation and future career.

Science Research programs in the Faculty of Science and Technology will follow the semester system which consists of 2 semesters per academic year.

• Year 1 and 2: Monday to Friday (8:45-5:15), Campus
• Year 3 and 4: Monday to Saturday (8:45-5:15) Campus
• The students will have one clerkship per semester in hospital laboratories and related fields in semester II from year 2 to year 4. In year 4 after finish the semester II, the students will have a 3-month internship.

Any student who graduated from high school can apply to study for “Bachelor’s Degree in Science Research” at the Faculty of Sciences and Technology. Selection is through an entrance examination prepared by University of Puthisastra.

There are two subjects for entrance examination:

• Mathematic
• Chemistry

To complete the program students must pass all the courses required by the national curriculum. Additionally, they will have to publish a thesis book as the partial fulfillment of the requirements to complete this bachelor degree program. When all above requirements are met, all students will be eligible to sit for the state exam.

There are three subject for State Examination after students complete 4 years

• Combine courses (Biotechnology, Cell molecular biology, and instrumentation)
• Advance Scientific writing
• Research Protocol and Ethics