Founded in 2007, University of Puthisastra is a private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Phnom Penh (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports of Cambodia, University of Puthisastra (UP) is a very small coeducational Cambodian higher education institution. University of Puthisastra (UP) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 14 years old Cambodian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. UP also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.