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Graduate Admissions

PPUA offers Master's degrees in Music and Design, and is the first university to offer a Master’s degree in Music in Cambodia. We are committed to educating future artists, educators, and innovators, empowering them to reach new heights of intellectual curiosity and inspire the next generation.

PPUA welcomes local and international students who meet the minimum Master’s admission criteria. Applicants for Master’s degrees in Music and Design must submit all required documentation and demonstrate acceptable scores and grades from their previous education.

At PPUA, we value the diversity of backgrounds and cultures, believing that international students enrich our learning environment and collegiate experience.

Application Requirements

Completion of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college with a minimum 3.0 GPA based on a 4.5 scale.

Birth Certificate (with English name), National ID Card, or Passport.

Two years of work experience, or current employment in the respective field of study.

Applicants must take the English Placement test. There is a non-refundable fee of $5 USD for the English Proficiency Test, payable at the time of testing.

Sign up for a date to audition/submit portfolio and Interviews. Please note that this step will only take place after the Admissions Office has received your application and supporting documents.

Be prepared to present the following during your scholarship exam:

Music Majors

  • Instrumental, Piano, and Voice majors: Be prepared to perform three pieces, representing contrasting styles.
  • Composition majors: Be prepared to share three most recent compositions, representing contrasting styles. 

Design Majors

  • Prepare a portfolio containing at least five pieces of your artwork.

Tuition & Financial Aid

  • Tuition: $2000 USD per semester
  • Administrative Fees: $100 USD per year

PPUA offers financial aid and scholarships up to 100% based on merit and financial need. Those receiving financial aid will be required to participate in PPUA’s work study program. The areas of work study placements offered will be available at the time of acceptance.

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How to Apply

Key Dates

September 21, 2024

Undergraduate/Graduate
Scholarship Exams Begin
Undergraduate-Click here for dates > Graduate-Click here for dates >

November 2, 2024

Undergraduate Open House
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Helpful Links

Application To-Do List (PDF)

Terms & Conditions | Phnom Penh Design Festival 2024

==ELIGIBILITY==

Students – all currently enrolled university students.
Professionals – all independent artists and individuals working in a design-related field.

*All submitted artwork must be the original creation of the applicant.
*Students who wish to participate in the Student Marketplace event MUST also submit an artwork for the exhibition.

==SUBMISSION GUIDELINES==

1. One Work of Art:

  • Architecture/Interior Design: One 3D model, minimum 30x30cm to maximum 50x50cm.
  • Fashion Design: One wearable artwork (e.g. clothing, accessories, bags, scarves, etc.)
  • Visual Communications Design: One print at 300 DPI, minimum size A3 to maximum A1

*If selected, artists must provide any materials required to display their artwork.

2. Artist Statement:

  • Provide a brief statement (300-500 words) explaining how your work reflects the festival theme. Please include title, medium if necessary, and year of creation.

==ARTWORK SUBMISSION DEADLINE==

All artwork must be delivered to the festival venue by September 30, 2024.

Applicants are responsible for the transportation of their artwork.

==SELECTION PROCESS==

Due to limited space, there will be a selection process for artwork displayed at the festival’s exhibition.

The festival committee will carefully review all submissions and select the pieces that best fit the theme
and objectives of the event.

Artists whose works are selected will be contacted via the contact information provided on the application form on October 4, 2024 with further instructions and details. We appreciate your patience and encourage all participants to showcase their creativity and unique perspectives in their
submissions.

==STUDENT MARKETPLACE ARTWORK DEADLINE==

For those who wish to participate in the Student Marketplace, please ensure that your artistic goods and merchandise are delivered to the festival venue by October 5th, 2024. We reserve the right to deny
any goods that do not meet this deadline.

The festival committee reserves the right to reject any products that are deemed inappropriate.

==DISPLAY AND CARE==

PPDF organizers do not take responsibility for any damage or loss of artworks during the exhibition.

Applicants must handle their own artwork during the event and during the setup process.

Applicant must make a list of their asset in order to store their artwork in the storage room.

==SALES AND COMMISSIONS (FOR STUDENT MARKETPLACE ONLY)==

There will be a 10% commission on all goods sold in the Student Marketplace. This will help to fund future festivals and workshops.

==COPYRIGHT AND REPRODUCTION==
Artists retain copyright of their submitted artworks.

By submitting artwork, artists grant PPDF organizers the right to use images of their artworks for
promotional purposes.

==AGREEMENT==
By submitting an application, the artist agrees to abide by these terms and conditions.

PPDF organizers reserve the right to amend these terms and conditions at any time.