Yezin Agricultural University

The sole agricultural university in Myanmar is Yezin Agricultural University (YAU), which is located in Yezin. Mawlamyine and Hlegu have significant campuses, whereas Aungpan, Hmawbi, Kyaukse, Magway, and Phyu have minor regional campuses. The institution, which is run by the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation, primarily offers a four-year Bachelor of Agricultural Science (BAgrSc) program, as well as a few master's and PhD programs. Beginning in the 2009 academic year, third- and fourth-year undergraduate students must choose one crop as a specialty subject and study off-campus at one of the Myanmar Agricultural Service's seven recognized farms. Each year, YAU generates around 200 graduates, both bachelors and postgraduates. The university has already produced more than 9000 bachelors degree holders together with number of postgraduate degrees up to 2012.

Until 2006, the primary criterion for admission to YAU were college matriculation exam scores and Burmese citizenship. Since 2006, admission criteria have been based on a university-administered entrance examination. High school graduates must pass the English and biology entrance exams, as well as an interview. A total of 30 third-year students are selected from a pool of elite students who have earned a Diploma in Agriculture from one of the State Agricultural Institutes.

Established: December 22, 1924

Location: Yezin, PyinmanaNaypyidaw, Myanmar

Website: https://www.yau.edu.mm/