Faculty of Pali, Sanskrit and Foreign Language
Dean's Message
Welcome to the Faculty of Pali, Sanskrit and Foreign Language at Preah Sihamoniraja Buddhist University. Our faculty brings together the study of classical languages and contemporary international communication, creating a distinctive environment where cultural heritage, scholarship and global engagement meet. Through programmes in English Language and Sanskrit, students are encouraged to strengthen practical communication skills while developing deeper understanding of the linguistic, historical and intellectual traditions that connect Cambodia with the wider region and world. We aim to nurture confident, thoughtful and culturally aware graduates who can contribute to education, research, professional communication and international cooperation. I warmly invite students to join our academic community and discover how language can become a bridge between tradition, knowledge and future opportunity.
Dr. REAM SOKAN
Dean
Faculty of Pali, Sanskrit and Foreign Language
Faculty Overview
The Faculty of Pali Sanskrit & Foreign Language brings together the study of classical languages and contemporary international communication. It reflects PSBU’s commitment to preserving and understanding the linguistic and cultural traditions of the region while equipping students with the language skills needed to participate confidently in an increasingly interconnected world.
The faculty offers programmes in English Language and Sanskrit, providing students with opportunities to develop linguistic competence while exploring the cultural, historical and intellectual traditions associated with these languages.
English plays an increasingly important role in international education, business, diplomacy, tourism and professional communication. Students studying English at PSBU are therefore encouraged to develop practical communication abilities alongside broader cultural awareness and an understanding of international contexts.
The study of Sanskrit provides an important pathway into the linguistic and intellectual heritage of South and Southeast Asia, including the historical and cultural traditions that have influenced Buddhist thought and Cambodian society.
Together, these areas create a distinctive academic environment in which language becomes a bridge between cultural heritage, education, scholarship and international engagement.
Organizational Chart
REAM SOKAN
Dean
Department of Information Technology
CHOK SOPHAT
Head of Department
SUON SOKROEUN
Head of Department – Deputy
MAO MAKARA
Head of Department – Deputy
UT KUNTEY
Lecturer
KUT THY
Lecturer
SENG LONG
Lecturer
BON SABAN
Lecturer
HAI SOPHAN
Lecturer
NHOR SANHEI
Lecturer
SUON SOKRETH
Lecturer
PHE SAORITH
Lecturer
KAK SOVANNA
Lecturer
CHHEN SOK
Lecturer
PEANG RORTHA
Lecturer
SOM SOCHEAT
Lecturer
THAI Borey
Lecturer
KONG DON
Lecturer
NHIM SOVANNARA
Lecturer
LOEUNG SOPHAT
Lecturer
STEVEN COCHRANE
Lecturer
DR. ARTHUR MCNEILL
Lecturer