Universities in Burma

Burma has 82 universities and higher education institutions. The oldest institution, Paku Karen Baptist Association, was founded in 1856. Universities are distributed across 26 cities, with the highest concentration in Yangon.

Total

Public

Private

QS Ranked

Universities by City

Yangon

17 universities

Other

15 universities

Mandalay

9 universities

Monywa

3 universities

Pyay

3 universities

Mawlamyine

3 universities

Nay Pyi Taw

3 universities

Taungoo

3 universities

Loikaw

2 universities

Sittwe

2 universities

Kone Ta La Paung

2 universities

Lashio

2 universities

Meiktila

2 universities

Myitkyina

2 universities

Yawnghwe

2 universities

All Universities

#	University	City	Founded	QS Rank
1	Computer University, Loikaw	Loikaw	2007	—
2	Computer University, Monywa	Monywa	2000	—
3	Computer University, Pyay	Pyay	2004	—
4	Computer University, Sittwe	Sittwe	2001	—
5	Dagon University	Yangon	1993	—
6	Dhammaduta Chekinda University	Kone Ta La Paung	2017	—
7	East Yangon University	Yangon	2000	—
8	Faith Baptist Bible College & Theological Seminary	—	1986	—
9	Government Technical Institute (Mawlamyine)	Mawlamyine	2014	—
10	GTI Pyin Oo Lwin	—	2017	—
11	Hpa-An University	—	—	—
12	Info Myanmar University	Yangon	2019	—
13	International Theravāda Buddhist Missionary University	Yangon	1998	—
14	Karen Baptist Convention	—	—	—
15	Lashio University	Lashio	—	—
16	Mandalay Technological University	Mandalay	1991	—
17	Mandalay University	Mandalay	1925	—
18	Mawlamyine University	Mawlamyine	1953	—
19	McNeilus Maranatha Christian College	—	2000	—
20	Monywa Institute of Economics	Monywa	1998	—
21	Myanmar Aerospace Engineering University	Meiktila	2002	—
22	Myanmar Imperial University	Yangon	—	—
23	Myanmar Maritime University	Yangon	2002	—
24	Myitkyina University	Myitkyina	—	—
25	National University of Arts and Culture	Yangon	1993	—
26	Naypyitaw State Academy	Nay Pyi Taw	—	—
27	Naypyitaw State Polytechnic University	—	—	—
28	Paku Karen Baptist Association	Taungoo	1856	—
29	Panglong University	—	—	—
30	Pathein University	—	1958	—
31	Pyay Technological University	Pyay	1999	—
32	Pyay University	Pyay	—	—
33	Sagaing Institute of Education	Mandalay	1992	—
34	Shan Community College	—	2017	—
35	Shwebo University	Shwebo	—	—
36	State Pariyatti Sasana University, Mandalay	Mandalay	—	—
37	State Pariyatti Sasana University, Yangon	—	—	—
38	Taunggyi University	Yawnghwe	—	—
39	Taungoo Technological University	Taungoo	1982	—
40	Taungoo University	Taungoo	2001	—
41	Technological University, Bhamo	Bhamo	2007	—
42	Technological University, Dawei	—	2007	—
43	Technological University, Hinthada	Hinthada	2003	—
44	Technological University(Hmawbi)	Kone Ta La Paung	2007	—
45	Technological University, Hpa-An	Hpa-An	2007	—
46	Technological University, Kyaingtong	—	2007	—
47	Technological University, Kyaukse	Kyaukse	2007	—
48	Technological University, Lashio	Lashio	2007	—
49	Technological University, Loikaw	Loikaw	2001	—
50	Technological University, Magway	Magway	2007	—
51	Technological University, Maubin	Maubin	2007	—
52	Technological University, Mawlamyaing	Mawlamyine	1982	—
53	Technological University, Meiktila	Meiktila	2007	—
54	Technological University, Monywa	Monywa	2007	—
55	Technological University, Myeik	Myeik	2007	—
56	Technological University, Myitkyina	Myitkyina	2007	—
57	Technological University, Pakokku	Pakokku	2007	—
58	Technological University, Panglong	Nansang	2007	—
59	Technological University, Pathein	Pathein	1999	—
60	Technological University, Sagaing	Mandalay	2012	—
61	Technological University, Sittwe	Sittwe	2007	—
62	Technological University, Taunggyi	Yawnghwe	2007	—
63	Technological University, Thanlyin	Yangon	2007	—
64	Technological University Yamethin	Yamethin	2010	—
65	University of Computer Studies	—	—	—
66	University of Computer Studies, Hinthada	—	—	—
67	University of Computer Studies, Mandalay	Mandalay	1997	—
68	University of Computer Studies, Yangon	Yangon	1988	—
69	University of Dental Medicine, Yangon	Yangon	1964	—
70	University of Distance Education, Mandalay	Mandalay	1998	—
71	University of Distance Education, Yangon	Yangon	1992	—
72	University of Forestry	Nay Pyi Taw	1992	—
73	University of Medicine 1, Yangon	Yangon	1927	—
74	University of Medicine 2	Yangon	1963	—
75	University of Medicine, Mandalay	Mandalay	1954	—
76	University of West Yangon	Yangon	2002	—
77	West Yangon Technological University	Yangon	2005	—
78	Yadanabon University	Mandalay	2000	—
79	Yangon International Educare Center	—	1998	—
80	Yangon Technological University	Yangon	1924	—
81	Yangon University of Education	Yangon	1931	—
82	Yezin Agricultural University	Nay Pyi Taw	—	—

Higher Education in Burma

Burma's higher education system encompasses 82 institutions. The country's oldest institution of higher learning dates back to 1856. Universities are present in 26 different cities across the country, providing broad geographic access to higher education.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many universities are in Burma?

Burma has 82 universities and higher education institutions.

What is the top university in Burma?

Paku Karen Baptist Association is among the most notable institutions in Burma.

Which city in Burma has the most universities?

Yangon has the highest concentration of universities in Burma.

What is the oldest university in Burma?

Paku Karen Baptist Association, founded in 1856, is the oldest higher education institution in Burma.

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