Are you interested in the field of installing, configuring, operating, and repairing networks? Then a major in IT and Computer Network Technology could be a good choice. The focus of this major is the connection between computing and digital communications systems.

Interview with an IT and Computer Network Technology student

HORN Mensang (23) managed to obtain a scholarship for a bachelor degree in Information Technology from IIC University of Technology and is now pursuing his studies at the National Institute of Education (NIE) in order to get a bachelor Plus 1 degree in the field of Information Technology to become a teacher. He chose this major because he was interested in working with machinery and wanted to work fairly independently, without a lot of instructions from others.

Information Technology covers various fields and the ones he likes most are Software Development, Networking and Design. Mensang likes Web Design skills best because he can write his own website and put his knowledge into practice.

The workload can be challenging because of the work that has to be done to meet the deadline. Studying at university means studying five days a week and 3 hours per day. But you have to put in extra time to do research to understand the matter better and you have to take short courses that are relevant to the major you have chosen.

Mensang is glad he chose this study. The downside is that – working with computers all day –  he has acquired a problem with his eyes and has headaches. After he graduates, he wants to become a Teacher of Information Technology because it fits with his condition and requirements.

Mensang thinks that the high school subjects of Mathematics, English and Physics are crucial if you want to work in this field. He stresses that anyone who is interested in taking an Information Technology major should also take at least one short advanced course at a private school in order to find out which field they really like; this will also help them find a job.

The following universities offer this major:

• American University of Phnom Penh, Phnom Penh
• Angkor University, Siem Reap
• Asia Euro University, Phnom Penh
• Beltei International University, Phnom Penh
• Build Bright University Banteay Meanchey, Banteay Meanchey
• Build Bright University Battambang, Battambang
• Build Bright University Phnom Penh, Phnom Penh
• Build Bright University Siem Reap, Siem Reap
• Build Bright University Sihanoukville, Sihanoukville
• Build Bright University Takeo, Takeo
• Cambodian Mekong University, Phnom Penh
• Cambodian University for Specialities, Phnom Penh
• IIC University of Technology, Phnom Penh
• Institute of Technology, Phnom Penh
• International University, Phnom Penh
• Khmer University of Technology and Management, Sihanoukville
• Mean Chey University, Banteay Meanchey
• National Institute of Business, Phnom Penh
• National Technical Training Institute , Phnom Penh
• National University of Battambang, Battambang
• National University of Management, Phnom Penh
• Norton University, Phnom Penh
• Panha Chiet University, Phnom Penh
• Royal University of Law and Economics, Phnom Penh
• Saint Paul Institute, Takeo
• University of Cambodia, Phnom Penh
• University of Kratie, Kratie
• University of Management and Economics, Battambang
• University of Southeast Asia, Siem Reap
• Western University, Phnom Penh

_{Please be aware that the majors offered by universities change over time and that the overview given on this page might not be entirely up to date. We advise you to do your own research on the university’s website or to contact the university’s student affairs office to check that they offer the major of your choice.}