International Cooperation & Education
Through education, training, and international cooperation, the Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts strengthens cultural knowledge, professional capacity, and artistic development. These efforts support the preservation of heritage, the transmission of skills, and Cambodia’s engagement in regional and international cultural initiatives.
International & Regional Cooperation
International and regional cooperation is an essential component of Cambodia’s cultural development strategy. The Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts engages with foreign governments, international organizations, and regional platforms to promote cultural exchange, safeguard heritage, and align national policies with international standards.
Education & Training
Education and professional training are central to the mission of the Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts. Through specialized institutions and capacity-building programs, the Ministry supports the transmission of cultural knowledge, the development of artistic skills, and the training of professionals in heritage conservation, arts, and cultural management.
International Collaboration & Partners
The Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts (MCFA) plays a central role in advancing Cambodia’s cultural diplomacy through close cooperation with international partners, regional organizations, and global institutions to protect heritage, promote culture, and strengthen national capacities.
UNESCO Cooperation
MCFA works closely with UNESCO on the protection and management of World Heritage Sites, safeguarding intangible cultural heritage, and implementing international cultural conventions, including capacity building and reporting mechanisms.
ASEAN Cultural Cooperation
Through ASEAN frameworks, MCFA participates in regional programs focused on cultural exchange, heritage preservation, creative industries, and people-to-people connectivity among member states.
Bilateral Government Partnerships
MCFA collaborates with foreign governments and cultural ministries (notably from France, Japan, China, Korea, and EU member states) on conservation projects, museum development, archaeological research, and cultural exchanges.
International Institutions & Foundations
The Ministry partners with international organizations, universities, research institutes, and cultural foundations to support training, documentation, restoration projects, and academic cooperation.
Cultural Diplomacy & Exchanges
MCFA supports Cambodian participation in international festivals, exhibitions, performances, and cultural forums, promoting Cambodian arts and heritage on the global stage.
Technical & Capacity-Building Support
Through international cooperation programs, MCFA facilitates expert exchanges, scholarships, workshops, and technical assistance to strengthen institutional capacity and professional skills in the cultural sector.
Some of the key partners of the Ministry of Culture in the Kingdom of Cambodia
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UNESCO World Heritage Sites
supported through ongoing cooperation with international partners and technical agencies.
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International organizations and agencies
engaged in heritage conservation, capacity building, and cultural promotion programs.
20+
Bilateral and multilateral cooperation projects
implemented with foreign governments, universities, and cultural institutions.
100+
Of cultural professionals trained
through international workshops, expert missions, and exchange programs.
Trainings & Workshops
The Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts organizes and supports trainings and workshops to strengthen professional skills in heritage conservation, museum management, cultural documentation, and artistic practices. These programs, often developed in cooperation with national and international partners, aim to enhance technical capacity, promote knowledge exchange, and support the sustainable development of Cambodia’s cultural sector nationwide.
Royal University of Fine Arts
The Royal University of Fine Arts provides higher education and professional training in visual arts, architecture, archaeology, music, and performing arts, nurturing Cambodia’s next generation of cultural professionals.
Secondary School of Fine Arts
The Secondary School of Fine Arts offers foundational arts education to young students, combining general studies with specialized training in traditional and contemporary art forms.
Trainings & Workshops
Trainings and workshops deliver short-term, practical capacity-building programs for cultural practitioners and institutions, focusing on skills development, knowledge exchange, and sector strengthening.
Royal University of Fine Arts (RUFA)
Established in 1965, RUFA is Cambodia’s leading public institution for arts and heritage education.
Trains several thousand students across faculties including fine arts, architecture, archaeology, music, and performing arts.
Produces hundreds of graduates annually, many of whom work in museums, heritage authorities, cultural institutions, and the creative industries.
Secondary School of Fine Arts
Provides early and secondary-level specialized arts education for students nationwide.
Enrolls hundreds of students in traditional dance, music, visual arts, and related disciplines.
Plays a key role in early talent identification and preservation of traditional art forms.
Trainings & Workshops
Dozens of trainings and workshops are organized each year at national and provincial levels.
Programs benefit hundreds of cultural professionals and practitioners, including heritage officers, artists, museum staff, and local communities.
Many activities are delivered in partnership with international organizations and focus on conservation, documentation, museum practices, and cultural management.
