Cambodia Country Commercial Guide
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Demand for educational services in Cambodia is high, with 50 percent of the local population under the age of 25. Many Cambodians recognize education as a pathway to better employment opportunities. Higher education in Cambodia is expanding rapidly, driven by significant private, local, and international investment. As of 2025, Cambodia has 248 higher education institutions, including 85 public and 163 private institutions. However, quality and diversity of educational services remain limited. Persistent gaps between urban and rural education access, along with low English-language proficiency among rural students, pose significant challenges. Local companies frequently report difficulties in finding well-qualified employees, particularly for technical roles and positions requiring vocational skills. To address these issues, many Cambodian private universities actively seek international partnerships to enhance the quality and competitiveness of their programs. There is strong demand for e-learning co

The Cambodian Ministry of Education emphasizes early-grade mathematics in primary education while prioritizing STEM subjects, digital literacy, and foreign languages in secondary education. In higher education, there is growing demand for computer and digital skills and English, particularly in rural areas. With government support for the development of the agricultural and digital economies, promising fields of study include agriculture, food engineering, software engineering, data science, e-commerce, cybersecurity, and ICT.

Leading Sub-Sectors

Cambodia has significant demand for education across all levels, from preschool to vocational and professional training. NGOs offer vocational training to help underprivileged Cambodians enter the workforce, while private institutions provide professional development programs targeting mid- and high-level workers. U.S.-sourced education is highly regarded across all fields, and English-language courses are increasingly sought after. International degree and dual-degree programs are particularly popular among Cambodia’s growing middle-class families.

E-learning is a top priority for Cambodia, with initiatives such as the Basic Education Equivalency Programme (BEEP) which targets Cambodian youth, and the Cambodia Cyber University Network (CCUN) which aims for professors and researchers, supporting the development of higher education subjects, facilitating the transfer of study credits, and providing open educational opportunities to scholars both locally and globally.

Opportunities

Commercial opportunities exist in vocational, specialized, pre-school, elementary, secondary, and post-secondary education sectors. Micro-credentials, international program, dual-degree program, English e-learning, education technology, digital agriculture and AI tools, and Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) are good prospects in Cambodia.

Resources

Ministry of Education, Youth, and Sport, https://www.moeys.gov.kh