Descriptive analysis of key determinants of postgraduate education quality in Cambodian universities

Wiputra Cendana; Keun Im; Joy Trison Zebua

doi:10.33578/jpfkip.v15i4.1009-1020

Authors

Wiputra Cendana Universitas Pelita Harapan, Tangerang, Indonesia Author
Keun Im National Institute of Education, Phnom Penh, Cambodia Author
Joy Trison Zebua Universitas Pelita Harapan, Tangerang, Cambodia Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33578/jpfkip.v15i4.1009-1020

Keywords:

curriculum structure, faculty competency, postgraduate education quality, student satisfaction

Abstract

This study presents a comprehensive descriptive analysis of the core determinants influencing postgraduate education quality in Cambodia. Drawing on empirical data from 431 postgraduate students across three leading Cambodian universities, we examine how curriculum structure, faculty competency, research environment, quality assurance, institutional resources, and student satisfaction shape educational experiences. The analysis is anchored in robust theoretical frameworks and employs validated measurement instruments. Results provide foundational insights that inform educational leadership, policymaking, and future research in developing country contexts.

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