Yangon University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #5966 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #2203 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #1 of 65 | In Myanmar |
| #1 of 4 | In Yangon |
| #1977 of 2,915 | For Petrology and Geochemistry |
Quick Review
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- www.uy.edu.mm
- Languages
- Burmese
- Acceptance rate
- 31%*
* Yangon University is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | July to March (July - December; January-March) |
Research profile
Yangon University has published 689 scientific papers with 8,771 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Engineering, Geology, Physics, Ecology, Paleontology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, and Medicine.
Yangon University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 2 | 10 |
| 1993 | 2 | 19 |
| 1994 | 13 | 35 |
| 1995 | 14 | 45 |
| 1996 | 1 | 22 |
| 1997 | 1 | 18 |
| 1998 | 3 | 27 |
| 1999 | 4 | 18 |
| 2000 | 7 | 44 |
| 2001 | 4 | 53 |
| 2002 | 4 | 94 |
| 2003 | 5 | 85 |
| 2004 | 11 | 124 |
| 2005 | 11 | 155 |
| 2006 | 11 | 113 |
| 2007 | 10 | 116 |
| 2008 | 6 | 139 |
| 2009 | 6 | 109 |
| 2010 | 3 | 124 |
| 2011 | 8 | 132 |
| 2012 | 10 | 124 |
| 2013 | 13 | 224 |
| 2014 | 14 | 185 |
| 2015 | 24 | 241 |
| 2016 | 25 | 254 |
| 2017 | 25 | 399 |
| 2018 | 21 | 298 |
| 2019 | 53 | 449 |
| 2020 | 64 | 675 |
| 2021 | 53 | 950 |
| 2022 | 46 | 914 |
| 2023 | 50 | 996 |
| 2024 | 17 | 947 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Yangon University gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Duration (years) | Tuition Cost (MMK) |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts (BA) | 4 | 1,200,000 |
| Bachelor of Science (BSc) | 4 | 1,500,000 |
| Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) | 4 | 1,800,000 |
| Bachelor of Laws (LLB) | 5 | 2,000,000 |
| Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) | 6 | 3,000,000 |
| Master of Arts (MA) | 2 | 1,000,000 |
| Master of Science (MSc) | 2 | 1,200,000 |
| Master of Business Administration (MBA) | 2 | 2,000,000 |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | 3 | 3,500,000 |
All tuition costs are in Myanmar Kyat (MMK).
Yangon University has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Yangon University.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | No | No | No |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Master's Degree | Arts and Humanities, Natural Sciences |
|---|---|
| Doctorate Degree | Arts and Humanities, Natural Sciences |
Yangon University alumni
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Min Aung Hlaing
- Enrolled in Yangon University
- 1973-1974 studied legal science
- Occupations
- veteranarmy officerofficialmilitary officerarmy general
- Biography
-
Min Aung Hlaing is a Burmese army general who has ruled Myanmar as the chairman of the State Administration Council (SAC) since seizing power in the February 2021 coup d'état. He additionally appointed himself Prime Minister of Myanmar in August 2021, and assumed presidential duties in July 2024. He has led the Tatmadaw (armed forces of Myanmar), an independent branch of government, as the Commander-in-chief of Defence Services since March 2011, when he was handpicked to succeed longtime military ruler Senior General Than Shwe, who transferred leadership over the country to a civilian government upon retiring. Before assuming leadership over the Tatmadaw, Min Aung Hlaing served as Joint Chief of Staff from 2010 to 2011. Min Aung Hlaing is the first Defence Services Academy (DSA) graduate in Myanmar to lead a military coup as well as the first DSA graduate to become Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services.
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Aung San
- Occupations
- military personnelpolitician
- Biography
-
Bogyoke Aung San was a Burmese politician, independence activist and revolutionary. He was instrumental in Myanmar's struggle for independence from British rule, but he was assassinated just six months before his goal was realized. Aung San is considered to be the founder of modern-day Myanmar and the Tatmadaw (the country's armed forces), and is commonly referred to by the titles "Father of the Nation", "Father of Independence", and "Father of the Tatmadaw".
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U Thant
- Occupations
- writerpoliticiandiplomat
- Biography
-
Thant, known honorifically as U Thant, was a Burmese diplomat and the third secretary-general of the United Nations from 1961 to 1971, the first non-Scandinavian as well as Asian to hold the position. He held the office for a record 10 years and one month.
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Ne Win
- Occupations
- politicianmilitary officermilitary leader
- Biography
-
Ne Win, born Shu Maung, was a Burmese army general and politician who served as Prime Minister of Burma from 1958 to 1960 and 1962 to 1974, and also President of Burma from 1962 to 1981. Ne Win was Burma's military dictator during the Socialist Burma period of 1962 to 1988.
Yangon University faculties and divisions
| Department/Division : Anthropology | Anthropology |
|---|---|
| Department/Division : Archaeology | Archaeology |
| Department/Division : Botany | Botany |
| Department/Division : Chemistry | Chemistry |
| Department/Division : Computer Studies | Computer Science |
| Department/Division : English | English |
| Department/Division : Geography | Geography |
| Department/Division : Geology | Geology |
| Department/Division : History | History |
| Department/Division : Industrial Chemistry | Industrial Chemistry |
| Department/Division : International Relations | International Relations and Diplomacy |
| Department/Division : Law | Law |
| Department/Division : Library and Information Studies | Information Sciences, Information Technology, Library Science |
| Department/Division : Mathematics | Mathematics |
| Department/Division : Myanmar Studies | Cultural Studies, Native Language |
| Department/Division : Philosophy | Philosophy |
| Department/Division : Physics | Geology, Physics |
| Department/Division : Psychology | Psychology |
| Department/Division : Zoology | Zoology |
General information
| Alternative names | YU ရန်ကုန်တက္ကသိုလ် |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1878 |
| Motto | There's no friend like wisdom |
Location and contacts
| Address | University Avenue Road Kamayut Township Yangon, 11041 Myanmar |
|---|---|
| City population | 6,874,000 |