University of West Yangon

Liberal arts and sciences university in Myanmar

West Yangon University (WYU)

ရန်ကုန် အနောက်ပိုင်း တက္ကသိုလ်

Motto| To develop the knowledge for benefit of the country
Type| Government
Established| 27 June 2002; 23 years ago (27 June 2002)
Rector| Khin Thider[1]
Students| 22,448 (2019)[2]
Undergraduates| BA, BSc, BA (Hons;), BSc (Hons;)
Postgraduates| MA, MSc, MRes
Location|

Htantabin 11393
Yangon Division, Myanmar

16°56′50″N 96°00′54″E﻿ / ﻿16.94722°N 96.01500°E﻿ / 16.94722; 96.01500
Website| www.wyu.edu.mm

The West Yangon University (Burmese: ရန်ကုန် အနောက်ပိုင်း တက္ကသိုလ် [jàɰ̃ɡòʊɰ̃ ʔənaʊʔpáɪɰ̃ tɛʔkəθò]), located in Htantabin, Yangon Division, is a liberal arts and sciences university in Myanmar. The university offers bachelor's and master's degrees in liberal arts and science.[3] Students who wish to pursue post-graduate (especially PhD) studies typically go to Yangon University.

## Degrees

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Classified as an Arts and Science university in the Burmese university education system, West Yangon University offers bachelor's and master's degree in common liberal arts and sciences disciplines. Its ordinary Bachelor of Arts (BA) and Bachelor of Science (BSc) take four years to complete, honours degrees BA (Hons) and BSc (Hons) take five years and master's degrees MA, MSc and MRes take seven and eight years.[3]

Program | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Head of the Department[1]

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Myanmar | BA, BA (Hons;)  | MA, MRes  |  | Daw Khin Pale
English | BA, BA (Hons;)  | MA  | PhD  | Mi Mi Gyee
Geography | BA, BA (Hons;)  | MA  |  | Daw Khin Mya Thway
History | BA, BA (Hons;)  | MA, MRes  |  | Thida Myint
Philosophy | BA, BA (Hons;)  | MA, MRes  |  | Thet Thet Naing
Oriental Studies | BA, BA (Hons;)  | MA, MRes  |  | Kyu Kyu Hla
Geology | BSc, BSc (Hons;)  | MSc  |  | Myo Thant
Botany | BSc, BSc (Hons;)  | MSc, MRes  |  | Myat Thida
Chemistry | BSc, BSc (Hons;)  | MSc, MRes  |  | Hlaing Hlaing Oo
Mathematics | BSc, BSc (Hons;)  | MSc, MRes  | PhD  | Dr. Moe Thuzar
Physics | BSc, BSc (Hons;)  | MSc, MRes  |  | Dr Tin Tin Win
Zoology | BSc, BSc (Hons;)  | MSc,  |  | Thet Thet Win
Industrial Chemistry | BSc, BSc (Hons;)  | MSc, MRes  |  | Khin Htwe Nyunt
Law | LLB (UDE)  |  |  |

## References

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1. ^ a b WYU, Convocation Record (2012). List of AB Members. Yangon: West Yangon University, Universities' Press. p. 50.
2. ^ wyu (2012-11-12). "News Letter distributed by Rector". WYU Administration Section.
3. ^ a b "List of Colleges and Universities in and around Yangon". Archived from the original on 2009-01-09. Retrieved 2008-12-20.

## External links

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Universities in Myanmar

Ministry of Education|

| Arts & sciences universities|

* Pyay University
* Taungoo University
* Myitkyina University
* Loikaw University
* Magway University
* Pakokku University
* Mandalay University
* Yadanabon University
* Mawlamyine University
* Shwebo University
* Monywa University
* Panglong University
* Taunggyi University
* Myeik University
* Dagon University
* East Yangon University
* University of West Yangon
* Yangon University

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Degree colleges|

* Yenangyaung Degree College

Economics institutes|

* Meiktila University of Economics
* Monywa University of Economics
* Yangon University of Economics

Education colleges|

* Taungoo Educational College
* Monywa Education College
* Sagaing Institute of Education
* Yangon University of Education

Other|

* University of Foreign Languages, Mandalay
* University of Foreign Languages, Yangon
* University of Distance Education, Yangon
* University of Distance Education, Mandalay
* Myanmar Aerospace Engineering University

Ministry of Health|

| Medical schools|

* University of Medicine, Magway
* University of Medicine, Mandalay
* University of Medicine, Taunggyi
* University of Medicine 1, Yangon
* University of Medicine 2, Yangon

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Dental schools|

* University of Dental Medicine, Mandalay
* University of Dental Medicine, Yangon

Pharmacy schools|

* University of Pharmacy, Mandalay
* University of Pharmacy, Yangon

Nursing schools|

* Mandalay Institute of Nursing
* Yangon Institute of Nursing

Medical technology schools|

* University of Medical Technology, Mandalay
* University of Medical Technology, Yangon

Paramedical science schools|

* University of Paramedical Science, Mandalay
* University of Paramedical Science, Yangon

Public health schools|

* University of Public Health, Yangon
* University of Community Health, Magway

Traditional medicine schools|

* University of Traditional Medicine, Mandalay

Ministry of Education (Science and Technology)
(Former: Ministry of Science and Technology)|

| Technology universities (TU)|

* Technological University, Hinthada
* Technological University, Maubin
* Technological University, Pathein
* Pyay Technological University
* Technological University, Taungoo
* Technological University, Bhamo
* Technological University, Myitkyina
* Technological University, Loikaw
* Technological University, Hpa-An
* Technological University, Magway
* Mandalay Technological University
* Myanmar Institute of Information Technology
* Technological University, Kyaukse
* Technological University, Mandalay
* Technological University, Meiktila
* University of Technology, Yadanabon Cyber City]
* Technological University, Mawlamyaing
* Technological University, Sittwe
* Technological University, Sagaing
* Technological University, Monywa
* Technological University, Kalay
* Technological University, Pakokku
* Technological University, Kyaingtong
* Technological University, Lashio
* Technological University, Panglong
* Technological University, Taunggyi
* Technological University, Dawei
* Technological University, Myeik
* Technological University, Hmawbi
* Technological University, Thanlyin
* West Yangon Technological University
* University of Information Technology, Yangon
* Yangon Technological University

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Computer universities|

* University of Computer Studies, Mandalay
* University of Computer Studies, Yangon

* Computer University, Pyay
* Computer University, Taungoo
* Computer University, Bhamo
* Computer University, Myitkyina
* Computer University, Loikaw
* Computer University, Magway
* University of Computer Studies (Pakokku)
* University of Computer Studies (Maubin)
* Computer University, Meiktila
* Computer University, Thaton
* Computer University, Sittwe
* Computer University, Kalay
* Computer University, Monywa
* Computer University, Hpa-An

Government technical institutes (GTI)|

* Yenangyaung Government Technical Institute
* Government Technical Institute (Mawlamyine)

Ministry of Defence|

* Defence Services Academy
* Defence Services Technological Academy
* Defence Services Institute of Nursing and Paramedical Science
* Defence Services Medical Academy

Ministry of Religious Affairs and Culture|

| Buddhist institutions|

* International Theravada Buddhist Missionary University
* State Pariyatti Sasana University, Mandalay
* State Pariyatti Sasana University, Yangon

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Culture universities|

* National University of Arts and Culture, Mandalay
* National University of Arts and Culture, Yangon

Other public|

| Ministry of Agriculture,
Livestock and Irrigation|

* Yezin Agricultural University
* Co-operative University, Thanlyin

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Ministry of Transport|

* Yangon Institute of Marine Technology
* Myanmar Maritime University

Ministry of Natural Resources
and Environmental Conservation|

* University of Forestry, Yezin

Ministry of Livestock,
Fisheries and Rural Development|

* University of Veterinary Science, Yezin

Private|

| Non-denominational|

* British University College
* Yankin Education College
* Myanmar Noble College
* Victoria University College

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Theological|

* Myanmar Union Adventist Seminary
* Union Theological College
* Zomi Theological College
* Kachin Theological College
* Myanmar Theological College, Mandalay
* Karen Baptist Theological Seminary
* Myanmar Institute of Theology
* Paku Divinity School
* McNeilus Maranatha Christian College
* Chin Christian College

See also: Education in Myanmar and List of universities in Myanmar

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