Cambodia's Overseas Cambodian Investment Corporation (OCIC) and the Philippines-based World Citi Colleges International (WCCI) have officially signed a cooperation agreement, planning to establish WCC International Aero Tech University (WCC IATU) in Phnom Penh.
The signing ceremony was presided over by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Youth and Sports Dr. Hang Chuon Naron. The agreement was signed by OCIC Vice-Chairperson Oknha Carolyne Pung, OCIC Vice President Thierry Tea, and WCCI Chief Executive Officer Raymond Patrick Guico.
According to reports, the new university will initially launch three bachelor's degree programs covering aviation-related majors including aircraft maintenance engineering, airline operations management, and tourism management with cabin crew training.
Once the school is established, Cambodian students will be able to receive aviation-focused education and skills training at home without going abroad. At the same time, it will also provide more learning and employment opportunities for local technicians and engineers entering the aviation industry.
In addition, students will have the chance to access international education and industry networks spanning the Middle East, North America, Europe, North Asia, and Australia, creating conditions for further study and career development.
Specific enrollment dates, tuition fees, and other admissions information for the university have yet to be announced. As Cambodia's aviation education system is gradually improved, the cultivation of local aviation talent is set to embrace new development opportunities.