University of Yangôn

Established in 1878 as an affiliate of University of Calcutta, Rangoon College was operated and managed by the British, who colonized Myanmar, formerly Burma. In 1920, Rangoon College became the Rangoon University. Today, it is known as University of Yangôn or Yangôn University.

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1 Location 2 Name 3 Yangon University Diamond Jubilee 4 Programmes

Location

The University of Yangôn is located in the capital city of Myanmar, Yangon. The university itself is located in the north of the city, near the Inya Lake. It is located on the corner of Pyay Road and University Avenue Road. Yangon University is in Kamayut Township.

Name

Formerly known as the Rangoon University during British occupation, Yangon University has been named several times. During Ne Win's rule, the school's name was Rangoon Arts and Sciences University. However, the name changed when the new Burmese military regime officially renamed Rangoon and Burma as Yangon and Myanmar. Due to this change, Rangoon Arts and Sciences University was renamed Yangon University.

Yangon University Diamond Jubilee

Yangon University celebrated its Diamond Jubilee in a week long celebration. This occurred on 1st December 1995. This marked the school's establishment of approximately 75 years.

Programmes

Yangon University offers undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes. The undergraduate programmes are in Arts, Sciences, and Law. Postgraduate degrees are in three groups, a Doctorate, a Masters, or a diploma.