Founded in 2007, University of Puthisastra is a  private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Phnom Penh (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants).  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports, Cambodia, University of Puthisastra (UP) is a very small (EduListing enrollment range: 1,000-1,999 students) coeducational 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 degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 12 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. 