Introduction
Cambodia in the last decades has experienced with rapid urban growth, not only in the capital city, but those at the secondary and axis road of corridor towns and those along the border. We have also experienced with growing urban problem ranging from traffic concession, housing issues, infrastructure and services, lack of jobs in the cities, the increased impacts from natural disaster like urban floods, air quality and the loss of historical and architectural heritage of the cities. The lack of comprehensive skills, knowledge, positive attitude to inclusive urban growth, the need for qualified human resources on urban planning and development is seen as important factors to enhance sustainable urban development.
Department of Sustainable Urban Planning and Development (DSUPD) was established by Prakas of MoEYS No.868 Date 25th May 2022 (the link here), to provide undergraduate programs for sustainable urban planning and development. With technical and financial support from the Ministry of Education in Korea, this program is jointly established by the technical working group of the Faculty of Development Studies (FDS), Royal University of Phnom Penh (RUPP) and the International School of Urban Sciences (ISUS), University of Seoul (UOS) Korea. Navigated by the slogan of “Shape Your City Smarter, Build Your Future Better”, the goal of the program is to cultivate comprehensive urban planning experts in response to Cambodian Urban Growth. It is expected that student can learn not only theories, but also various urban planning practices at the classroom using smart technologies. Our teaching staff include RUPP faculty members, experienced professors from the University of Seoul who can teach face to face and through online by using smart classroom and policy makers, experts from lined ministries, Phnom Penh Capital of Administration (PPCA) and developed partners.
Our program has three expected learning outcomes:
- Students will obtain comprehensive knowledge on (i) comprehensive and practical urban planning capabilities which include urban planning and design, smart urban infrastructure, urban economy and real estate development and urban sustainability development, and (ii) global urban planning trends which include urban resilience, smart city, GIS statistics, big data, and data-based planning.
- Students will develop practical skills on urban planning and administration, transportation and infrastructure, environment and sustainability planning, urban economy and development, Spatial analysis for urban planners, architecture and urban design, urban land use planning.
- Students will cultivate a positive learning attitude while practicing sustainable urban development for future development of cities in Cambodia.
Please download DSUPD Brochure:
Graduate attribute
Aside specialized knowledge graduated students will be equipped with positive attitude for professional growth, systems thinking, resilience, ethical, collaborative and leadership and innovative mindset in navigate while facing uncertainty. They will be able to work as public officer on Urban Planning and Development with relevant national ministries, national committee, and sub-national government. You will be able to work for development partners (DPs), civil society, community services, Private Developer/Investors to participate in land and real estate development, and new town development. Some of you may oversee planning major new towns in Cambodia in the future. Shape your cities more beautiful, clean, livable, and smart with your hands!
MoEYS's Prakas for DSUPDP,FDS,RUPP.250522:
Contact Info
Program coordinator
- Dr. THUON Try
- | Social Sciences (Urban Studies) | Chiang Mai University, Thailand | FDS, RUPP
- Email: thuon.try@rupp.edu.kh
- HP: (855) 12 439 693
Scholarship
For students who are looking for a scholarship, RUPP provides a number of sources of scholarships. read more...