About PSB University – Cambodia
Preah Sihamoniraja Buddhist University (PSB University) was founded by His Holiness Samdech Preah Abhisiri Sugandha Mahasangharajah Dhipati Kitti Udessa Pandita Bour Kry, the Great Supreme Patriarch of the Dhammyutta Order in the Kingdom of Cambodia. Initially established as Preah Sanghareach Bour Kry Buddhist High School within the Svay Pope Monastery in Phnom Penh, the school served as a vital educational institution for students who had completed their secondary studies.
Recognizing the need for higher education tailored to the needs of impoverished students, particularly novice monks of the Dhammyutta Order, His Holiness envisioned a new institution that would address this gap. As a result, PSB University was officially established on July 24, 2007, under Sub-Decree No. 86, and was later accredited by the Accreditation Committee of Cambodia (ACC).
Named by His Majesty King Norodom Sihamoni of Cambodia and directed by Samdech Preah Moha Sanghareach Bour Kry, the current Supreme Patriarch of the Dhammyutta Order, PSB University has since become a beacon of education. By 2020, the university had proudly graduated 954 students, continuing its mission to provide accessible and quality education to all.
PSB University Today
PSB University is home to 1,675 students pursuing both Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees across four key faculties: Philosophy, Religion and Law, Educational Sciences and Literature, Pali Sangkrit and Foreign Languages, and Information Technology – Computer Science.
Established under the esteemed sponsorship of His Majesty King Norodom Sihamoni of Cambodia, PSB University proudly carries His August name. The university enjoys strong support from the Ministry of Cult and Religions, the Ministry of Education, Youth, and Sports, as well as from administrative staff, civil servants, and civilians. It operates under the supervision of the Ministry of Cult and Religions, with its headquarters located at the Svay Pope Monastery in Sangkat Tonle Bassac, Khan Chamcar Mon, Phnom Penh.
Courses at PSB University are delivered by highly qualified national professors, many holding Doctorate and Master’s degrees with expertise in teacher training. The university is also committed to establishing partnerships with friendly nations, particularly Buddhist countries, to attract top foreign professors. These international educators will enhance the curriculum by teaching advanced courses, ensuring students receive comprehensive knowledge and a deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities of the 21st century.
