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University of Yangon

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University in Myanmar

About University of Yangon

According to Wikipedia, The University of Yangon , located in Kamayut, Yangon, is the oldest university in Myanmar's modern education system and the best known university in Myanmar. The university offers mainly undergraduate and postgraduate degrees programs in liberal arts, sciences and law. Full-time bachelor's degrees were not offered at the university's main campus after the student protests of 1996. The bachelor's degree was re-offered from 2014 on. Today degrees in Political Science are offered to undergraduate students, as well as postgraduate diplomas in areas such as social work and geology.

University of Yangon's Online Degrees

What Is University of Yangon Known For?

University of Yangon is known for it's academic work in the following disciplines:

University of Yangon's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered

Political Science
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Government
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Human Rights
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Asian Studies
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Education
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Higher Education
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Tertiary Education
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Primary Education
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Communications
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Linguistics
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Journalism
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Grammar
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communications Degrees
Economics
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Welfare Economics
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International Economics
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Taxation
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Biology
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Agriculture
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Zoology
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Genetics
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Literature
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Writing
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Etymology
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Literary Theory
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Medical
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Public Health
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Hematology
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Dentistry
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History
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Modern History
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Political History
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Indian History
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Business
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Finance
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Management
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Sales
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Religious Studies
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Ministry
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Buddhism
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Theology
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Law
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Property Law
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Constitutional Law
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Engineering
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Architecture
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Photonics
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Civil Engineering
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Physics
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Astrophysics
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Biophysics
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Astronomy
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Philosophy
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Social Philosophy
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Aesthetics
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Logic
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Mathematics
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Statistics
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Applied Mathematics
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Operations Research
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Computer Science
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Compilers
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Information Technology
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Operating Systems
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Earth Sciences
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Geodesy
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Geophysics
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Geography
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Chemistry
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Nanotechnology
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Physical Chemistry
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Organic Chemistry
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chemistry Degrees
Social Work
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Child Protection
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
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Anthropology
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Archeology
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Physical Anthropology
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Psychology
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Counseling
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Clinical Psychology
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Cognitive Science
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Criminal Justice
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Law Enforcement
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Criminology
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Nursing
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Sociology
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Who Are University of Yangon's Most Influential Alumni?

University of Yangon's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Social Work, Economics, and Political Science. Here are some of University of Yangon's most famous alumni:

Aung San
A Burmese revolutionary leader .
Ne Win
A 1st Military Dictator of Myanmar.
U Nu
A Burmese nationalist and political figure .
U Thant
U Thant
A Third Secretary-General of the United Nations .
Ronald Findlay
An American economist.
Than Tun
A Burmese historian .
Min Aung Hlaing
Min Aung Hlaing
A Military ruler of Myanmar since 2021.
Nanda Thein Zan
A Burmese writer and philosopher.
Kyaw Thet
A Historian.
Khin Maung Kyi
A Burmese economist.
Ahalya Chari
An Indian educationist.
Nay Toe
Nay Toe
A Burmese actor.

Who Are University of Yangon's Most Influential Faculty?

Kalyar Platt
An Ecologist and conservationist from Myanmar.