Student Life in Myanmar 2026

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Universities in Myanmar

#4 in Myanmar Myanmar

International Theravada Buddhist Missionary University

Public University — The International Theravāda Buddhist Missionary University (ITBMU) is located on Dhammapāla Hill, Mayangone Township, in Yangon, The Republic of the Union of Myanmar. It was inaugurated unde...

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1998Founded

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Admissions open

#4 in Myanmar · by research impact

24 citations · h-index 2

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Mandalay Technological University

Public University — Mandalay Technological University (MTU), in Patheingyi, Mandalay, is a senior prestigious engineering university in Myanmar. The university offers undergraduate, and postgraduate programmes...

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#5 in Myanmar · by research impact

2 citations · h-index 1

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University of Computer Studies, Yangon

Public University — The University of Computer Studies, Yangon, located in the outskirts of Yangon in Hlawga, is the leading IT and computer science university of Myanmar. The university, administered by the Mi...

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#2 in Myanmar · by research impact

15,559 citations · h-index 50

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University of Medicine 1, Yangon

Public University — The University of Medicine 1, Yangon, located in Yangon, is the oldest medical school in Myanmar. The university offers M.B.B.S. degrees and graduate degrees in medical science. The universi...

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1907Founded

25,609Students

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Admissions open

#1 in Myanmar · by research impact

38,133 citations · h-index 87

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University of Medicine Magway

Public University — The University of Medicine, Magway located in Magway, is one of five universities of medicine in Myanmar. The university offers an M.B., B.S. degree program, and master's degree programs in...

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2001Founded

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Admissions open

#3 in Myanmar · by research impact

1,756 citations · h-index 25

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