List of universities in Myanmar - AbsoluteAstronomy.com

The following is a comprehensive list of universities in Burma, categorized by State and Region. Nearly all major and national universities in Myanmar are in Yangon Region and Mandalay Region. The Burmese higher education system is entirely state-run, and its universities and colleges are organized along their fields of studies. The country's 150 plus universities and colleges are administered by various government ministries. For example, liberal arts

Liberal arts

The term liberal arts refers to those subjects which in classical antiquity were considered essential for a free citizen to study. Grammar, Rhetoric and Logic were the core liberal arts. In medieval times these subjects were extended to include mathematics, geometry, music and astronomy...

and sciences universities such as Yangon University and Mandalay University are run by the Ministry of Education

Ministry of Education (Burma)

The Ministry of Education is the Myanmar government agency responsible for Education in Myanmar.- Departmental Bodies :* The Office Staff* Department of Higher Education * Department of Basic Education * Myanmar Language Commission...

; the medical schools are run by the Ministry of Health

Ministry of Health (Burma)

The Ministry of Health is a national government-run ministry administering health affairs and health care in Burma, including all of the medical schools. It is one of the few civilian-headed ministries in Burma, and its current minister is Dr. Pe Thet Khin, who is assisted by two Union Deputy...

; the technological universities are run by the Ministry of Science and Technology; and so on.

Ayeyarwady Region

Bogalay Education College
Computer University, Hinthada
Computer University, Maubin
Computer University, Pathein
Government Technical Institute, Wakema
Hinthada University
Maubin University
Myaungmya Education College
Pathein Education College
Pathein University
Technological University, Hinthada
Technological University, Hinthada
The Technological University started as Technical High School on the August 1, 1977. It was located in south of Tar Ngar Sge Quarter, Hinthada Township, Hinthada District, Ayeyarwady Division. It was again up to Government Technological College...
Technological University, Maubin
Technological University, Maubin
Technological University Maubin is situated near Aung Heit village, Maubin Township, in Ayeyawady Division.-Department:*Civil Engineering Department*Electronics Engineering Department*Electrical Power Engineering Department*Mechanical Engineering Department...
Technological University, Pathein
Technological University, Pathein
Technological University Pathein is situated at the Apin-ne-se village which is in Pathein District, the Ayeyawady Division, Myanmar. It was opened on 27 December 1999.-Department: * Department of Civil Engineering...
Myanmar Union Adventist Seminary (College) MyaungMya

Bago Region

Bago Degree College
Computer University, Pyay
Computer University, Pyay
The Computer University, Pyay, is a university in Pyay, Bago Division, Myanmar.-Department:*Department of Myanmar*Department of English*Computer Software Technology Department*Computer Hardware Technology Department*Information Science Department...
Computer University, Taungoo
Computer University, Taungoo
Computer University, Taungoo is located at Taungoo, Bago Division, Myanmar. It was formerly known as Government Computer College, Taungoo. In 2007, it has been upgraded to the University level.-Departments:*Department of*Department of English...
Pyay Education College
Pyay Technological University
Pyay Technological University
Pyay Technological University , located in Pyay, is one of three senior engineering universities in Myanmar. The university offers bachelor's and master's degree programs in architecture and various engineering disciplines...
Pyay University
Taungoo Educational College
Taungoo Educational College
Taungoo Educational College is located at Taungoo, Bago Division, Myanmar. It situated along the bank of the moat. Formerly it was the Convent High School under the Taungoo, Roman Catholic Diocese. After nationalized, it became Teacher's Training College...
Taungoo University
Taungoo University
Taungoo University or the University of Taungoo is a public liberal arts university, located in Taungoo, Bago Division, Myanmar. The university mainly offers bachelor's and master's degree programs in liberal arts and sciences, and law, mostly to students from the Taungoo District and its...
Technological University, Taungoo
Paku Divinity School
Paku Divinity School
The Paku Divinity School is a Baptist Christian bible school located in Taungoo, Bago Division, Myanmar. The PDS is the First Divinity School in Taungoo. The campus can be accessed from both Myo Gyi Road and Boundary Road. The original dormitories of Men and Women Hall are still in use as is PCC...

Chin State
Chin State
Chin State is a state located in western Burma . The Chin State is bordered by Rakhine State in the south, Bangladesh in south-west, Sagaing Division and Magway Division in the east, Indian state of Manipur in the north and Indian state of Mizoram in the west. The Chin ethnic group make up the...

Chin Christian College
Chin Christian College
Chin Christian College is a college in Hakha, Chin State, Burma. The college is run as a branch of Chin Association for Christian Communication . As of 2008, there are approximately 300 students. CCC is a Baptist college but also accepts students from other denominations. Moreover, it also has...
Union Theological College
Union Theological College
Union Theological College is the theological college for the Presbyterian Church in Ireland and is situated in Belfast, Northern Ireland. It was established in 1853 as Assembly's College. The building served as the location for the early Northern Ireland Parliaments.The college offers a full range...
Zomi Theological College
Zomi Theological College
Zomi Theological College, also known as ZTC, is situated in Falam, Chin State, Myanmar. It is a college run by Zomi Baptist Convention, which belongs to Myanmar Baptist Convention. The following is a brief information about ZTC:...
Technological University,Kalay
University of Kalay
Computer University,Kalay

Kachin State
Kachin State
Kachin State , is the northernmost state of Burma. It is bordered by China to the north and east; Shan State to the south; and Sagaing Division and India to the west. It lies between north latitude 23° 27' and 28° 25' longitude 96° 0' and 98° 44'. The area of Kachin State is . The capital of the...

Bhamo University
Computer University, Bhamo
Computer University, Bhamo
Computer University, Bhamo is a university located in Bhamo, Kachin State of Myanmar....
Computer University, Myitkyina
Computer University, Myitkyina
The Computer University, Myitkyina is situated in No. 21/23 between ZawJun and Taryoe street in the Shansu quarter, in Myitkyina, capital city of Kachin State in Myanmar...
Government Technical College, Mohnyin
Mohnyin Degree College
Myitkyina Education College
Myitkyina University
Myitkyina University
Myitkyina University is a university in northern Myitkyina, Myanmar. In August 2010 the university was the centre of controversy as the principal was said to have slapped a female clerk....
Technological University, Bhamo
Technological University, Myitkyina
Technological University, Myitkyina
The university is located in Kachin State, Myitkyina City, Myanmar.In 1997, September 1st, upgrade the high school to the Government Technical Institute level and then in 2nd October 1999, becoming the Government Technological Colleges level...

Kayah State
Kayah State
Kayah State is a state of Myanmar. Situated in eastern Myanmar, it is bounded on the north by Shan State, on the east by Thailand's Mae Hong Son Province, and on the south and west by Kayin State. It lies approximately between 18° 30' and 19° 55' north latitude and between 94°40' and 97° 93' east...

Computer University, Loikaw
Computer University, Loikaw
Computer University, Loikaw is a university in Loikaw, Kayah State, Burma. It was founded as the Government Computer College on February 21, 2001, and it became a university on January 20, 2007.-Academic departments:* Software Department...
Loikaw University
Technological University, Loikaw
Technological University, Loikaw
It is situated in part 260, Pangan village group, in the east of Ywa Tan Shay village, Loikaw Township, Kayah State, Myanmar.-Department: Civil Engineering Department Electronics and Communication Engineering Department...

Kayin State
Kayin State
Kayin State is a state of Burma . The capital city is Hpa-an.-History:The region that forms today's Kayin State was part of successive Burmese kingdoms since the formation of the Pagan Empire in mid-11th century...

Computer University, Hpa-An
Computer University, Hpa-An
Computer University locates in Hpa-an District of Kayin State, Myanmar. It was formerly opened as Government Computer College on 3rd September 2001. The university was then promoted to university level on 20th January 2007....
Hpa-An Education College
Hpa-An University
Technological University, Hpa-An
Technological University, Hpa-An
Technological University is a university under the Ministry of Science and Technology. It is located in Hpaan township, Kayin State, Myanmar...

Magway Region

Computer University, Magway
Computer University, Magway
Computer University, Magway is a university located in Magway, Magway Division of Myanmar....
Computer University, Pakokku
Computer University, Pakokku
Computer University, Pakokku is a university located in Pakokku, Magway Division, Myanmar....
Government Technical College, Myingyan
Government Technical Institute, Chauk
Government Technical Institute, Yenangyaung
Magway Education College
Magway University
Myingyan Degree College
Pakokku Education College
Pakokku University
Technological University, Magway
Technological University, Magway
Technological University, Magway is a university located in Magway, Magway Division of Myanmar....
Technological University, Pakokku
Technological University, Pakokku
Technological University, Pakokku is a university located in Pakokku district, Magwe Division of central Myanmar.-External links:*...
University of Community Health, Magway
University of Medicine, Magway
Yenangyaung Degree College

Mandalay Region

Computer University, Mandalay
Computer University, Meiktila
Computer University, Meiktila
Computer University, Meiktila is a university located in Meiktila , Mandalay Division, Myanmar....
Government Technical Institute, Kyaukpadaung
Government Technical Institute, Pyinoolwin
Government Technical Institute, Yamethin
Defence Services Academy
Defence Services Academy
The Defence Services Academy located in Pyin Oo Lwin, is the premier military service academy of Myanmar, training future officers for all three branches of Burmese military. The Ministry of Defence administered academy offers bachelor's degree programs in liberal arts, combined physical sciences,...
Defence Services Technological Academy
Defence Services Technological Academy
The Defence Services Technological Academy , located in Pyin-Oo-Lwin, Myanmar, is the premier technological university of the Myanmar Armed Forces. One of the most selective universities in the country, the academy offers various Bachelor of Engineering degrees to male cadets only...
Mandalay Regional Co-operative College
Mandalay Education College
Mandalay Institute of Nursing
Mandalay Institute of Nursing
The Mandalay Institute of Nursing is a university of nursing, located in Mandalay, Myanmar. It is one of three universities in the nation that offers a four-year bachelor's degree program in nursing...
Nationalities Youth Resource Development Degree College, Mandalay
Kyaukse University
Mandalay Technological University
Mandalay Technological University
Mandalay Technological University ), located in Patheingyi, Mandalay, is a senior engineering university in Myanmar. The university offers undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate programs in several engineering disciplines to engineering students from Upper Myanmar...
Mandalay University
Meiktila Education College
Meiktila Institute of Economics
Meiktila Institute of Economics
The Meiktila Institute of Economics , located in Meiktila, Mandalay Region, is one of three universities of economics and business in Myanmar. The institute offers undergraduate and graduate degrees and diplomas, mostly in commerce, statistics and economics. It also has a small number of graduate...
Meiktila University
Myanmar Aerospace Engineering University
Myanmar Aerospace Engineering University
Myanmar Aerospace Engineering University is a specialized public university of aerospace engineering, located in Meiktila, Myanmar. The university offers undergraduate diploma, bachelor's degree and post-graduate diploma programs in several aerospace engineering specializations and...
State Pariyatti Sasana University, Mandalay
Technological University, Kyaukse
Technological University, Mandalay
Technological University, Meiktila
University of Computer Studies, Mandalay
University of Culture, Mandalay
University of Dental Medicine, Mandalay
University of Distance Education, Mandalay
University of Foreign Languages, Mandalay
University of Forestry, Yezin
University of Medical Technology, Mandalay
University of Medicine, Mandalay
University of Paramedical Science, Mandalay
University of Pharmacy, Mandalay
University of Traditional Medicine, Mandalay
University of Traditional Medicine, Mandalay
The University of Traditional Medicine, Mandalay , located in Aungmyethazan, Mandalay, is a public university of Burmese traditional medicine...
University of Veterinary Science, Yezin
Yadanabon University
Yadanabon University
Yadanabon University is a public liberal arts and sciences university in Mandalay, Myanmar. Located in the outskirts of Mandalay in Amarapura by Taungthaman Lake, the university offers bachelor's and master's degree programs in liberal arts and sciences, mostly to students from Mandalay suburbs...
Yezin Agricultural University
University of Technology , Yatanarpon Cyber City
University of Technology , Yatanarpon Cyber City
University of Technology The Ministry of Science and Technology is placing emphasis on development of human resources in science and technology, and research and development fields which are the most important in building a new nation...

Mon State
Mon State
Mon State is an administrative division of Myanmar. It is sandwiched between Kayin State on the east, the Andaman Sea on the west, Bago Region on the north and Tanintharyi Region on the south, and has a short border with Thailand's Kanchanaburi Province at its south-eastern tip. The land area is...

Computer University, Mawlamyaing
Computer University, Mawlamyaing
Computer University, Mawlamyaing is a university located in Kyaikmaraw, Mon State, of Myanmar....
Mawlamyaing Education College
Mawlamyaing Institute of Education
Mawlamyaing University
Technological University, Mawlamyaing
Technological University, Mawlamyaing
Technological University, Mawlamyaing is a technological and engineering university located in Mawlamyaing, Mon State, Burma.-Department:*Civil Engineering Department*Electronic and Communication Engineering Department...

Rakhine State
Rakhine State
Rakhine State is a Burmese state. Situated on the western coast, it is bordered by Chin State in the north, Magway Region, Bago Region and Ayeyarwady Region in the east, the Bay of Bengal to the west, and the Chittagong Division of Bangladesh to the northwest. It is located approximately between...

Computer University, Sittwe
Computer University, Sittwe
Computer University is located in Sittwe District, Rakhine State, Myanmar. It was formerly opened as Government Computer College on 1 October, 2001, and was promoted to university level on 20 January, 2007.-Department:* Software Department...
Government Technical Institute, Thandwe
Kyaukphyu Education College
Sittwe University
Technological University, Sittwe
Technological University, Sittwe
Technological University is located in RaChanByin Village, Sittwe Township, Sittwe District, Rakhine State, Myanmar.It was formerly opened as Government Technical College in downtown area and has been moved to RaChanByin Village and promoted to University level on 20 January 2007 to build modern...

Sagaing Region

Computer University, Monywa
Government Technical College, Shwebo
Government Technical College, Sagaing
Monywa Education College
Monywa Institute of Economics
Monywa Institute of Economics
The Monywa Institute of Economics , located in Monywa, Sagaing Region, is one of three universities of economics and business in Myanmar. The institute offers undergraduate and graduate degrees and diplomas, mostly in commerce, statistics and economics...
Monywa University
Shwebo Degree College
Sagaing Institute of Education
Sagaing Institute of Education
The Sagaing Institute of Education , located in Sagaing, Sagaing Division, is one of two senior universities of education in Myanmar. Primarily a teacher training college, the institute offers Bachelor of Education degree programs in education to the country's prospective primary, secondary and...
Sagaing Regional Co-operative College
Technological University, Monywa
University for Development of National Races

Shan State
Shan State
Shan State is a state of Burma . Shan State borders China to the north, Laos to the east, and Thailand to the south, and five administrative divisions of Burma in the west. Largest of the 14 administrative divisions by land area, Shan State covers 155,800 km², almost a quarter of the total...

Computer University, Lashio
Computer University, Panglong
Computer University, Taunggyi
Computer University, Kyaingtong
Kyaingtong University
Lashio University
Panglong University
Taunggyi Education College
Taunggyi University
Taunggyi University
Taunggyi University , located in Taunggyi, is the main university in Shan State, Myanmar. The university offers bachelor's, master's and doctorate degree programs in liberal arts and sciences.-History:...
Technological University, Kyaingtong
Technological University, Lashio
Technological University, Taunggyi
Technological University, Panglong

Tanintharyi Region

Computer University, Dawei
Computer University, Myeik
Dawei Education College
Dawei University
Myeik University
Technological University, Dawei
Technological University, Myeik

Yangon Region

Central Co-operative College, Phaunggyi
Dagon University
Dagon University
Dagon University , located in North Dagon, Yangon, is one of the largest universities in Myanmar. The university, established in 1993, offers bachelor's and master's degrees in liberal arts and sciences to full-time, part-time and online students. Dagon University also offers a full-time four-year...
Defence Services Medical Academy
Defence Services Institute of Nursing and Paramedical Science
Defence Services Institute of Nursing and Paramedical Science
The Defence Services Institute of Nursing and Paramedical Science , located in Mingaladon, Yangon, is one of military-run institutes of higher learning in Myanmar...
Hlegu Education College
International Theravada Buddhist Missionary University
International Theravada Buddhist Missionary University
The International Theravãda Buddhist Missionary University is situated on the Dhammapãla Hill, Mayangon Township, in Yangon, Union of Myanmar. The grand inauguration ceremony was held on 6th waxing moon of Nadaw, 1360 ME , Wednesday, at the Mahã Pãsãna Cave on Kaba-Aye Hill, Mayangone, Yangon...
Myanmar Institute of Theology
Myanmar Institute of Theology
The Myanmar Institute of Theology is a Protestant Christian Baptist seminary located in Insein Township, Yangon, Myanmar. The Judson Research Center and the Peace Studies Center are parts of the Myanmar Institute of Theology...
Myanmar Maritime University
Myanmar Maritime University
Myanmar Maritime University , located in Thanlyin in the outskirts of Yangon, is the premier university of maritime education in Myanmar. MMU, administered by the Ministry of Transportation, offers five-year bachelor's degree programs and two-year post-graduate diplomas in various marine and naval...
National Management University of Myanmar
Nationalities Youth Resource Development Degree College, Yangon
State Pariyatti Sasana University, Yangon
Thingangyun Education College
Thingangyun Education College
Thingangyun Education College is a college in Yangon, Burma....
University of Computer Studies, Yangon
University of Computer Studies, Yangon
The University of Computer Studies, Yangon , located in the outskirts of Yangon, is the leading IT and computer science university of Myanmar. The university, administered by the Ministry of Science and Technology, offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs in computer science and...
University of Culture, Yangon
University of Dental Medicine, Yangon
University of Distance Education, Yangon
University of East Yangon
University of Foreign Languages, Yangon
University of Medical Technology, Yangon
University of Medicine 1, Yangon
University of Medicine 2, Yangon
University of Paramedical Science, Yangon
University of Pharmacy, Yangon
University of Public Health, Yangon
University of West Yangon
Technological University, Hmawbi
Technological University, Hmawbi
Technological University locates on the east of Yangon-Pyay highway, near the town of Hmawbi in Yangon Division, Myanmar. The former technical High School of Hmawbi in 1989, it gained university status in 20th January, 2007.-List of rectors:...
Technological University, Thanlyin
West Yangon Technological University
West Yangon Technological University
West Yangon Technological University is a public technology university, located in Hlaingthaya, Yangon, Myanmar.-External links:*...
Yangon Institute of Economics
Yangon Institute of Economics
The Yangon Institute of Economics is the premier university of economics and business in Myanmar. Founded as the Department of Economics of Yangon University in 1924, the institute became an independent university of higher learning in 1964...
Yangon Institute of Education
Yangon Institute of Education
The Yangon Institute of Education , located in Kamayut, Yangon, is the premier university of education in Myanmar. Primarily a teacher training college, the institute offers bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs in education to the country's prospective primary, secondary and tertiary...
Yangon Institute of Nursing
Yangon Institute of Nursing
The Yangon Institute of Nursing is a university of nursing, located in Lanmadaw Township, Yangon, Myanmar. It is one of three universities in the nation that offers a four-year bachelor's degree program in nursing...
Yangon Technological University
Yangon Technological University
Yangon Technological University ' , located in Gyogone, Yangon, is the premier engineering university of Myanmar. Established as Department of Engineering under Rangoon University in 1924, and popular known by its former name RIT , YTU is the country's oldest and largest engineering university, and...
Yangon University
Yangon Institute of Marine Technology
Yangon Institute of Marine Technology
The Yangon Institute of Marine Technology , , located in Yangon, Myanmar, is a public institute offering mainly two-year diplomas in mercantile nautical technologies...
Yankin Education College
Yankin Education College
Yankin Education College is a university in Yangon, Burma....