The university offers mainly undergraduate and postgraduate degrees (Bachelor's, Master's, Post-graduate Diploma, and Doctorate) programs in liberal arts, sciences and law. From the beginning, Yangon University has been at the centre of civil discontent throughout its history. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. 1,537 were here. The Yangon University has turned 100 years and it is a great treasure of the country,” the former professor said. The bachelor's degree was r… Judson Church, inside the main campus of the University, is a Baptist church, and like Judson College, named after Adoniram Judson, a 19th-century American missionary who compiled the first Burmese-English dictionary. The University of Yangon (also Yangon University; Burmese: ရန်ကုန် တက္ကသိုလ်, pronounced [jàɰ̃ɡòʊɰ̃ tɛʔkəθò]; formerly Rangoon College, Rangoon University and Rangoon Arts and Sciences University), located in Kamayut, Yangon, is the oldest university in Myanmar's modern education system and the best known university in Myanmar. Myanmar National Day in fact commemorates the rebellion of Burmese students at Rangoon University in 1920. Anti-colonial movement's leaders such as General Aung San, U Nu, Ne Win and U Thant were some notable alumni of the university. Our campus in the heart of Yangon features a sporting facilities, gardens and a canteen. Yangon University celebrated its Diamond Jubilee in a week-long celebration, which began on 1 December 1995. were separated from the University in 1964. In accordance with the Myanmar Education Law 2015, the University of Yangon would be developed into an autonomous university soon after making preparations. He started his teaching career at the Department of Law, University of Yangon in 1972. The university offers mainly undergraduate and postgraduate degrees (Bachelor's, Master's, Post-graduate Diploma, and Doctorate) programs in liberal arts, sciences and law. Students protested against the British administration's control of the University and the Rangoon Act which placed the governor as chancellor of the University of Rangoon. Forgot account? Yangon University is located in Yangon, along the southwestern bank of Inya Lake, the largest lake in the city. This golden period ended in 1962.[3]. [3] In December 2013, the University re-opened for undergraduate students. Yangon University offers undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes. It is estimated that more than 300 students died in the protests. It is on the corner of Pyay Road and University Avenue Road in Kamayut Township, north of downtown Yangon. The University of Yangon depends from the Ministry of education. 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Pages in category "University of Yangon alumni" The following 154 pages are in this category, out of 154 total. Not Now. [1] Rangoon University modelled itself after University of Cambridge and University of Oxford. The University was closed for most of the 1990s, because of fears of a repeat of the 8888 Uprising. [4] All subsequent institutions of higher learning founded by the British were placed under Rangoon University's administration: Mandalay College in Mandalay in 1925, Teachers Training College and Medical College in Yangon in 1930, and Agriculture College in Mandalay in 1938.[5]. Till 2013 only graduate studies, certain professional courses, and a few diploma courses were conducted at the University's main campus. China. University of Medicine 2, Yangon is one of five medical schools in Burma recognized by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates . In Myanmar, responsibility for higher education depends on various ministries. All three nationwide strikes against the British(1920, 1936 and 1938) began at Rangoon University. Create New Account. There are two campuses, namely Main Campus and Hlaing Campus, the former being the most well-known. [3] The American Baptist Mission decided to recognize Judson College (formerly Baptist College) as a separate institution within Rangoon University. Log In. On top of it is the rare chance to celebrate the centennial of the country’s premier institution of higher learning. Each department offers an undergraduate degree programme. Full-time bachelor's degrees were not offered at the university's main campus after the student protests of 1996. Rangoon University students staged a peaceful demonstration and protest on campus against 'unjust university rules' on 7 July 1962. After the University Education Act of 1964, all professional colleges and institutes of the university such as the Institute of Medicine 1, Rangoon Institute of Technology and Yangon Institute of Economics became independent universities, leaving the Yangon University with liberal arts, sciences and law. The University of Yangon is now ready to claim once again a prominent role in nurturing new generations of creative, qualified and responsible citizens and professionals: to deliver relevant education and research that serve the needs of national renewal and become a model of effective governance and planning in higher education. When Röell moved to Yangon as an advisor for the United Nations Development Programme in 2013, she found the colonial-era architecture rotting under layers of refuse and decay, with more developers opting to demolish the old buildings than to restore them. (Although undergraduate and postgraduate programmes are still available to current days, the recognition of status of international COE of the university has been discontinued. [4] The university was also renamed the Rangoon Arts and Sciences University (abbreviated RASU), after certain departments and faculties (medicine, economics, education, etc.) We can help you connect or reconnect with alumni in your region by simply reaching out. [4][6][7] The Japanese occupied the University during the Second World War, but it recovered and flourished after Burma gained independence in 1948. [1] The college was renamed Government College in 1904, and University College in 1920. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. Log In. The modern campus of Yangon University completed construction in 1920. This page was last edited on 6 October 2020, at 21:40. Alumni Coordinator No. As the University of Yangon and Myanmar’s film industry celebrate their centennial anniversary this year, the Burma Chinese High School (Hua Chong)’s alumni are also preparing for the school’s 100th anniversary, which is scheduled to be celebrated early next year. The bachelor's degree was re-offered from 2014 on, to the best students in the country. Notable alumni Politicians. (3), Basic Education High School Dagon 2007 - Present 14 ... and Yangon University. 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. University of Yangon. University of Yangon holds grand opening of centennial celebration. This list may not reflect recent changes (). The accommodation in Burma is not mixed and the availability is limited. Doing Private research Mental Health Counselor Medecins du Monde Myanmar Jun 2011 - Dec 2013 2 years 7 months. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the. In 2013, Daw Aung San Suu Kyi was named head of the Yangon University Upgrading and Restoration Committee. Founded originally as an affiliated college of the University of Calcutta in 1878, Rangoon College was established under British rule. YANGON, Dec. 1 (Xinhua) -- Myanmar's University of Yangon has virtually celebrated its centenary by broadcasting pre-recorded programs on state-run channels on Tuesday evening. This is today remembered at the 8888 uprising. After the opening ceremony of the event with the song entitled ‘Centenary Celebrations of Yangon University’, State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, Vice-President U Myint Swe, Amyotha Hluttaw Speaker Mahn Win Khaing Than, Union Minister for Information Dr Pe Myint, Union … Upon completion of the Yangon course, students have guaranteed access to 16 partner universities. John Logie Baird Inventor of Television Born in 1888, John Logie Baird is credited as the inventor of the television, and demonstrated the first purely electronic colour television picture tube. Educational standards began to decline markedly, and international bodies ceased to recognize degrees issued or obtained at the University. [3] A controversial National Education Law was enacted in 2014. It is on the corner of Pyay Road and University Avenue Road in Kamayut Township, north of downtown Yangon. See more of University of Medicine - 1 Yangon Alumni Association on Facebook. University of Yangon. Create New Account. Today degrees in Political Science are offered to undergraduate students, as well as postgraduate diplomas in areas such as social work and geology. Dozens of students were killed and the historic Rangoon University Student Union (RUSU) was reduced to rubble the next morning.[3]. [1], Yangon University has been at the centre of civil discontent throughout its history. If your region is not listed below, please get in touch with your UQ regional representative if you would like to launch you’re a new alumni network or find out more. University. This category has the following 4 subcategories, out of 4 total. Full-time bachelor's degrees were not offered at the university's main campus after the student protests of 1996. By the 1930s the university was the hotbed of Burmese nationalism, producing a number of future senior Burmese politicians, including General Aung San, U Nu, Ba Maw, Kyaw Nyein, Ba Swe, U Thant and Thein Pe Myint. Under the law the university is managed by the Ministry of Education, who also appoints the university rector. The main campus also contains a convocation hall. General Aung San, national independence hero, U Thant, the third Secretary-General of the United Nations from 1961 to 1971 and U Pho Kyar, one of the top Burmese authors and education reformists of the 20th century, are among the university’s most notable alumni. The Jubilee marked the school's formal establishment of 75 years. 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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. Words From Our Alumni. UQ Alumni Association of Beijing. Yangon University is located in Yangon, along the southwestern bank of Inya Lake, the largest lake in the city. [8] This did not stop the protests. Yangon University has been at the centre of civil discontent throughout its history. It sure is an honour to get to attend school at the most famous university of Myanmar with many notable alumni like General Aung San, U Nu, among others. or. Until 1958 when Mandalay University became an independent university, all institutions of higher education in Myanmar were under Yangon University. The undergraduate programmes are subdivided into three categories: Arts (B.A. ), and Law(LL.B). Anti-colonial movement's leaders such as General Aung San, U Nu, Ne Winand U Thantare some of the notable alumni of the university. Ne Win sent his troops to disperse the students. and LL.M. ... its alumni and the common people. Professor Ghafur obtained his LL.B. or. Women's halls have many limited rules whilst men's a few. In November 1974 the former UN Secretary General U Thant died, and on the day of his funeral on 5 December 1974, Rangoon University students snatched his coffin on display at the Kyaikkasan Race Course, and erected a makeshift mausoleum on the grounds of the RUSU in protest against the government for not honouring their famous countryman with a state funeral. University … in International Law from the University of Yangon, Myanmar, and his Ph.D in Law from the. Initially most major universities in the country depended on Yangon University. Professors/Head of Department of Forestry, Yangon University (1952-1991) C.W.D.Kermode (1952-1958) U Thein Han (1958-1959) U Kyi (1959 - 1966) U Tun Kyaw(1966-1974) All three nationwide strikes against the British administration (1920, 1936 and 1938) began at Rangoon University. Although it was attended only by the elites of the day, the university was at the centre of the Burmese independence movement. To prevent students from congregating, the government dispersed the existing institutions and departments that made up Yangon University into separate learning institutions scattered throughout the city. All three nationwide strikes against the British (1920, 1936 and 1938) began at then Rangoon University. (က) အင်္ဂလိပ်စာ ပါမောက္ခ (၁၉၁၂) (ခ) ရန်ကုန်တက္ကသိုလ် ယူနီဗာစီတီ ကောလိပ်ကျောင်းအုပ်ကြီး (၁၉၃၄) Strathclyde has a reputation for innovative, flexible learning which is relevant to students and employers. The British University of Yangon is an exceptional place to study, with qualified and dedicated staff ready to guide students inside and outside of the classroom. BEL Shanghai Alumni Ambassador Council The University of Yangon, founded in 1920, is the earliest university in Myanmar and has played an important role in the life of the nation through educating future leaders and undertaking ground-breaking research. Anti-colo­nial move­ment's lead­ers such as Gen­eral Aung San, U Nu, Ne Win and U Thant are some of the no­table alumni of the uni­ver­sity. The movement was crushed by the army Chief of Staff General Saw Maung who took over and instated the State Law and Order Restoration Council (SLORC or na wa ta). [2], Established in 1878 as an affiliated college of the University of Calcutta, the Rangoon College was operated and managed by the Education Syndicate set up by the British colonial administration. This page is official page of University of Medicine - 1 Yangon Alumni … It is on the corner of Pyay Road and University Avenue Road in Kamayut Township, north of downtown Yangon. Leaders of the Burmese independence movement such as General Aung San, U Nu, Ne Win and U Thant are some of the notable alumni of the university. The choice of different fields of learning takes place in upper secondary school where students choose particular subjects directed towards their tertiary education. The university is one of the most selective in the country, and accepts approximately 300 students annually based solely on their University Entrance Examination scores. [4] In addition, the medium of instruction was changed to Burmese, a radical departure from English, which had been the University's medium of instruction since its founding. Student protests against protest against General Ne Win's socialist government culminated in 1988. [3], In 1989, the military junta changed place names throughout Myanmar; the University was renamed the University of Yangon. The modern campus of Yangon University completed construction in 1920. The military stormed the campus on 11 December killing some of the students, recovered the coffin, and buried U Thant at the foot of the Shwedagon Pagoda. Postgraduate degrees are separated into three groups: Doctorates, Master's, and diplomas. Initially only 50 undergraduate students were accepted. State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi delivers the address at the grand opening ceremony of University of Yangon’s centennial celebration at the university’s convocation hall yesterday. Student protest in March 1988 was met with a violent response from the government. The Department of International Relations offers two: the Bachelor of Arts (International Relations) and the Bachelor of Arts (Political Science). 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