Background
From 23 to 26 March 2026, the General Department of Higher Education under the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport organized a training course titled “The AUN-QA Training for Self-Assessment Report (SAR) Writing for Successful AUN-QA Programme Assessment (Batch 1)” in Siem Reap. The event was presided over by Dr. Som Ratana, Under Secretary of State of the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport.
Participants included leadership and officials from the General Department of Higher Education, the Royal University of Phnom Penh, the Institute of Technology of Cambodia, the Royal University of Agriculture, and the National University of Battambang. The training was held at Angkor Paradise Hotel, Siem Reap province.
Scope of Application
The training applied to higher education programme assessment preparation within participating Cambodian higher education institutions. It focused on programme-level self-assessment reports intended for review against ASEAN University Network-Quality Assurance standards.
The activity was conducted under cooperation between the General Department of Higher Education and the ASEAN University Network to support the quality recognition of Cambodian higher education at regional and international levels.
Key Provisions or Decisions
According to the Ministry, the training had three stated objectives. First, it reviewed programme-level self-assessment reports prepared by higher education institutions to ensure responsiveness and conformity with the criteria set out in the AUN-QA Program Assessment Guide (Version 4.0). Second, it aimed to improve the quality of those self-assessment reports based on feedback from coaches and workshop participants. Third, it aimed to organize and identify the necessary evidence to be presented to assessors during the actual assessment.
The training was delivered by two AUN-QA experts: Professor Dr. Arnulfo P. Azcarraga, Lead Coach and Lead Assessor of AUN-QA, and Dr. Sastria Bijaksana, a member of the AUN Board and Vice Chair of AUN-QA.
Implications for Investors, Businesses, or Compliance
This item records an official capacity-building activity related to higher education quality assurance and programme assessment standards. It indicates that participating institutions are preparing self-assessment documentation and supporting evidence in line with AUN-QA assessment criteria.
For institutions and stakeholders involved in higher education governance, the training is relevant as a reference point for the use of the AUN-QA Program Assessment Guide (Version 4.0) in programme-level quality review. The post does not announce a new binding regulation, penalty, or mandatory compliance measure.
Official Source
Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport (MoEYS), Facebook post published on 23 March 2026: official source.
