FHSU University Relations

Cambodia is now among Fort Hays State University’s international partner sites after FHSU President Mirta M. Martin signed a “dual degree” agreement with American University of Phnom Penh, a private university in Cambodia’s capital.

The dual-degree platform allows Cambodian students to earn a U.S. degree from Fort Hays State and at the same time earn a Cambodian degree from AUPP. The degree takes effect later this year.

This is the first time that a U.S. degree can be completed by Cambodian students entirely through study in Cambodia.

“Fort Hays State University is thankful for the opportunity to engage in this first-of-its-kind partnership with AUPP,” said President Martin, who was quoted in an international news release distributed by AUPP.

“Together,” she said, “we will be able to provide the next generation of global leaders a superb education which will not only impact their lives and Cambodia, but just as importantly, it will afford them the knowledge and wisdom to make a difference in the world.”

“This is an excellent opportunity for Cambodian students,” said Dr. Bruce Taylor, AUPP president, in the same news release.

“Through this agreement with Fort Hays State University, an American education becomes available to many more local students for whom issues of cost or distance keep them from considering study in the United States,” he said. “We look forward very much to working together with FHSU to deliver high-quality and cost-effective degree programs that will provide Cambodia with the educated citizens it needs to sustain its economic and social progress.”

FHSU and AUPP signed the agreement June 3 at the AUPP campus in Phnom Penh. The agreement also allows AUPP students to study abroad at FHSU’s campus in the United States for one or two semesters.