How the UK Degree Pathway Works in Cambodia
See how NCC Education Levels 3, 4 and 5 connect to the final online UK Bachelor’s degree stage.
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Study face to face at the International Institute of Higher Education (IIHE) Cambodia in Phnom Penh, earn NCC Education qualifications and progress to the final online UK degree stage, with local support throughout.
Choose Business Management or Software Engineering and build an international future without leaving Cambodia.
IIHE Cambodia is an NCC Education Accredited Partner Centre
Complete a British qualification that is recognised by employers and universities worldwide, without having to travel to the UK.
The opportunity
Studying overseas can mean high living costs, distance from family, a difficult move to a new country and the stress of changing requirements. IIHE Cambodia offers a more practical route.
You study on our Phnom Penh campus in small classes, with qualified trainers, computer labs and an advisor who supports you from enrolment to graduation. You follow internationally recognised programmes and progress step by step towards a UK Bachelor’s degree, completing all four years in Cambodia.
Our team supports you at every step towards your degree.
Established by IT Academy STEP Institute
IIHE Cambodia was established by IT Academy STEP Institute, which has taught software development and digital skills to young Cambodians in Phnom Penh since 2015. It is the largest private IT institute in Cambodia accredited by the government.
IIHE Cambodia brings that experience to British qualifications in business and computing, delivered in partnership with NCC Education.
IT Academy STEP Institute has taught in Phnom Penh since 2015.
Students currently study full time at IT Academy STEP Institute.
IT Academy STEP Institute is accredited by Cambodia’s Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport.
Our promise
Study close to home.
Learn to British standards.
Graduate with a UK degree.
How the partnership works
IIHE Cambodia brings NCC Education’s British qualifications to students in Cambodia and manages the complete local learning experience.
Partner 01
NCC Education is a UK awarding body and global provider of British education, specialising in computing and business qualifications. It was established as a computing initiative by the British Government in 1966 and works with a global network of 264 Accredited Partner Centres in 60 countries. NCC Education develops the programmes, provides the online learning materials and awards the Level 3, Level 4 and Level 5 qualifications.
Through its university progression partnership, students who successfully complete Level 5 and meet the published entry conditions have a guaranteed route to the final online Bachelor’s degree stage with more than 100 universities across the UK and globally.
Partner 02
IIHE Cambodia manages and supports your complete local study experience. We register you with NCC Education, provide qualified trainers to support your learning, organise official assessments and examinations in coordination with our UK partner, NCC Education, monitor your academic progress and coordinate each stage of your journey.
Final stage
The final top-up programme is validated and awarded by the University of Greater Manchester, and delivered online by Western International College Online (WINC). You can continue using the IIHE Cambodia campus and receiving local support while you study.
If you decide to progress to another university of your choice, or to complete your final Bachelor’s degree year in the UK, New Zealand or Australia, we will help you with the necessary documents and preparation.
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Progress from NCC Education qualifications to a UK Bachelor’s degree through one structured pathway. IIHE Cambodia coordinates each stage of your academic journey.
Our trainers know your progress and provide practical support with lessons, assignments, exam preparation and study planning, from Year 1 through to the final degree stage.
Study at our Phnom Penh campus while accessing international programmes and online learning materials. You receive a British education pathway while staying close to your family.
How it works
Where you study
IIHE Cambodia campus
Your qualification
NCC Education Level 3 Diploma in Business or Computing
Where you study
IIHE Cambodia campus
Your qualification
NCC Education Level 4 Diploma
Where you study
IIHE Cambodia campus
Your qualification
NCC Education Level 5 Diploma
Where you study
Online, with continued support at IIHE Cambodia
Your qualification
UK Bachelor’s degree validated and awarded by the University of Greater Manchester
Successful completion of each stage is required before progression. Entry to the final stage is subject to the published university requirements.
Our admissions team will review your education background, suggest free tests in English and digital literacy, and explain the programmes, fees and next intake. The consultation is free.
Book a free consultationChoose your programme
Business Management
Learn how organisations grow, compete and lead. Build practical knowledge in management, marketing, finance, people and business strategy.
Software Engineering
Learn to create the software and digital systems used by modern organisations. Develop skills in programming, web development, databases and software engineering. No previous coding experience is required.
Fees & admissions
Fees are paid one stage at a time. You are never asked to commit to four years of tuition at once. See the full fee for each stage, who can apply and how to start your application.
A first for Cambodia
Getting a British Bachelor’s degree has often meant leaving Cambodia and paying overseas prices to do it. IIHE Cambodia is the first institute in the country to deliver the full NCC Education pathway, from Year 1 through to a UK Bachelor’s degree, on a campus in Phnom Penh and at an affordable price.
The opportunity is new. The qualification behind it is long established: NCC Education was established as a computing initiative by the British Government in 1966 and is recognised by Ofqual, the qualifications regulator in England, as an awarding body. Its qualifications are recognised by employers and universities across the globe, and Cambodian students can now study them at home.
The first complete NCC Education degree pathway delivered in Cambodia, from Year 1 to the final degree stage.
The year NCC Education was established, as a computing initiative of the British Government: nearly six decades of experience behind your qualification.
NCC Education is recognised by Ofqual, the qualifications regulator in England, as an awarding body of British qualifications.
Universities across the UK and globally offer progression routes from NCC Education diplomas.
University progression
NCC Education diplomas have progression routes to more than 100 universities across the UK and globally, in countries including:
The IIHE Cambodia pathway leads to a Bachelor’s degree validated and awarded by the University of Greater Manchester and delivered online by Western International College Online (WINC). IIHE Cambodia is accredited by NCC Education, not by the university. NCC Education’s accreditations can be verified at nccedu.com.
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Read guide →Frequently asked questions
If your question is not here, ask it directly. Admissions answers on Telegram and Messenger during office hours, and in full at a free consultation.
You attend classes in person at the IIHE Cambodia campus in Phnom Penh. The final degree stage is online, and you can continue using the campus and receiving local academic support.
NCC Education awards the Level 3, Level 4 and Level 5 qualifications. The final Bachelor’s degree is validated and awarded by the University of Greater Manchester, and the top-up programme is delivered online by Western International College Online (WINC). IIHE Cambodia is accredited by NCC Education, not by the university.
NCC Education’s university progression partnership provides a guaranteed route to the final Bachelor’s stage, with more than 100 universities across the UK and globally, for students who successfully complete Level 5 and meet the published entry requirements. Our admissions team will explain the conditions before you enrol.
Yes. Students who have successfully completed the Cambodian Diploma of Upper Secondary Education (BAC II) can enter the NCC Education Level 3 Diploma in Business or in Computing directly. You need 4 secondary school subjects at grade C or equivalent, including English and Maths. Bring your BAC II results to your free consultation and we will confirm your starting point.
No. You complete the NCC Education stages at IIHE Cambodia and the final degree stage online. You can remain in Cambodia for the full pathway.
Not necessary. If you do not have an IELTS score, you can take the free NCC Education Higher English Placement Test at IIHE Cambodia instead; the pass mark is 40%. If you have taken the IELTS test with a score of 5.5 or above, please submit your result and you will not need the placement test. Please note that the final Bachelor’s degree stage may have its own published English requirements.
The standard route takes four academic years from Year 1 to the final Bachelor’s degree stage. Your starting level may be different if you already hold a recognised qualification.
Book a free consultation
Meet our admissions team at the IIHE Cambodia campus or online. We will give you clear answers about your programme, entry level, fees and next intake. The consultation is free and there is no obligation to enrol.
What you will leave knowing
Bring or send your latest education documents if available. Parents are welcome to join the consultation.
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Our admissions team will review your education background, suggest free tests in English and digital literacy, and explain the programmes, fees and next intake. The consultation is free.
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