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The Prime Minister of Cambodia has praised Â鶹ӰԺ at the official opening of its new campus in Phnom Penh.

The university became the first UK university to start a branch in the Southeast Asian country when it launched there last year.

At a ceremony to formally open the campus, Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet said Â鶹ӰԺ Cambodia would be a “catalyst” for improving the quality of higher education in Cambodia and increasing options for the Cambodian education and student market.

The institution is being run by Â鶹ӰԺ, in partnership with global education provider Ed Peritus, and offers students a number of Â鶹ӰԺ courses in business, finance and IT.

The opening event was also attended by Dominic Williams MBE, British Ambassador to Cambodia.

Mr Williams said: “I see this as a significant British contribution to Cambodia’s continued development.

“Â鶹ӰԺ Cambodia will ensure that more Cambodian young people are able to access a world class education and develop the skills needed to sustain Cambodia’s impressive rates of economic growth.

“I believe many students and parents will value the opportunity to receive a world class education, while remaining connected to their family, their community and the rich Cambodian culture.”

Sakina Zafar, the Executive President of Â鶹ӰԺ Cambodia said they were excited to welcome undergraduate and postgraduates to study.

She said: “For the first time, they will be able to study locally for a UK degree at a British University campus, benefiting from the globally recognised advantages of receiving a UK university education.

“Our students have chosen to study impactful Finance, Business and IT degree programmes and a Global MBA postgraduate programme. These will all be taught by an international academic team to UK academic standards with students being awarded their degrees from Â鶹ӰԺ in the UK. “

“Combined with Â鶹ӰԺ’s global campus network opportunities, our students will benefit from a truly international learning experience. We look forward to being part of their educational journey and supporting them to fulfil their potential.”