Cambodian Mekong University

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Cambodian Mekong University
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Motto'The University that cares for the value of education'
Type Private
Established2003
President Ban Thero
Address
9B, Street 271, Sangkat Tek Thla, Khan Sen Sok
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Websitemekong.edu.kh

Cambodian Mekong University (CMU) is a private university located in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. It is registered as a private higher education institution with the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports. [1] The university was established in 2003. The current chancellor is Mr.Ban Thero, a graduate of Southern Cross University and Adelaide University. [2]

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References

  1. Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports website, List of Private Higher Education Institutions, retrieved 24 December 2008 "About MoEYS-Private Higher Education Institutions". Archived from the original on 30 December 2008. Retrieved 24 December 2008.
  2. Cambodian Mekong University Handbook 2003-2004, p 17.