Yangon Technological University (YTU) is a public engineering and technology university on Yangon-Insein Road in Insein Township, Yangon. It began in 1924 as a Department of Engineering under the University of Yangon, with 2 lecturers and 17 students, and received its current name on 1 July 1998.[1] Its home page states about 12,000 enrolled students, 50 undergraduate and 30 graduate programmes.[2]
The undergraduate programme is six years long and requires a pass in Myanmar’s University Entrance Examination with a total above 320 marks in physics, chemistry, mathematics and English.[3] The pages we read publish no tuition fees and no information for international students, and we could not confirm a place in the QS World University Rankings 2027.[2][4]
Key facts
| Official name | Yangon Technological University, YTU (ရန်ကုန်နည်းပညာတက္ကသိုလ်)[5] |
| Former names | Burma Institute of Technology (1961), Rangoon Institute of Technology (1964), Yangon Institute of Technology (1990)[1] |
| Location | Yangon-Insein Road, East Gyogone, Insein Township, Yangon, Myanmar[6] |
| Type | Public engineering and technology university[5] |
| Founded | 1924, as the Department of Engineering under the University of Yangon (2 lecturers, 17 students)[1] |
| Current name since | 1 July 1998[1] |
| Supervising ministry | Transferred to the Ministry of Science and Technology in 1997, according to its history page[1] |
| Students | About 12,000 (home page). Wikipedia gives “nearly 8000” in its text and about 2,500 in its infobox (2007)[2] |
| Programmes | 50 undergraduate and 30 graduate programmes (home page)[2] |
| Undergraduate degree | Six-year programme[3] |
| Postgraduate degrees | Postgraduate diploma and master’s 2 years; doctorate 3 years[3] |
| QS World University Rankings 2027 | Not confirmed[4] |
| Tuition fees; international students | Not published on the pages we read[3] |
| Official website | ytu.edu.mm (not linked: see the note in the sources) |
Checked against the sources listed at the bottom of this page on 8 November 2026.
About Yangon Technological University
The university’s history page gives these steps: 1924, Department of Engineering under the University of Yangon; 1946, Faculty of Engineering; 1961, move to Gyogone in Insein and the name Burma Institute of Technology; 1964, Rangoon Institute of Technology and independence as a technological university; 1990, Yangon Institute of Technology; 1997, transfer to the Ministry of Science and Technology and start of PhD programmes; 1 July 1998, Yangon Technological University.[1]
Wikipedia adds that in 1927 the engineering school became the BOC College of Engineering and Mining, that a Hlaingthaya campus opened in 1999, and that YTU is a member of AUN/SEED-Net and GMSARN. It calls YTU the country’s oldest and largest engineering university.[5]
How is Yangon Technological University ranked?
We could not confirm a position in the QS World University Rankings 2027 (published 18 June 2026). The aggregator xuanxiao.org lists 1,504 universities for that edition and offers no Myanmar entry in its country filter; its YTU page shows no QS ranking.[4][7]
Rankings differ by publisher and year, so treat one position as one view. How we compile rankings.
What can you study at Yangon Technological University?
The home page lists engineering departments (civil, architecture, chemical, communication, electrical power, electronic, computer engineering and IT, mechanical, mechatronic, metallurgical, mining, petroleum and textile) and departments for geology, chemistry, English, mathematics, Myanmar and physics. It states 50 undergraduate and 30 graduate programmes.[2] The department count differs between sources: the home page text speaks of 25 departments, Wikipedia of 18, and its list names 20.[2][5]
- Undergraduate: six years, two semesters a year, each with 15 weeks of lectures, 1 week of private study and 2 weeks of exams; vacations total 8 weeks and include a month of industrial and practical training.[3]
- Postgraduate diploma and master’s: two years.[3]
- Doctorate: three years; each postgraduate year includes coursework, and the rest is dissertation work.[3]
How much does Yangon Technological University cost?
The pages we read give no tuition or fee information, neither for Myanmar students nor for international students.[2][3] Wikipedia does not list fees either.[5] We therefore show no amount and no academic year. Contact the university through the registrar details on its campus page.[6]
The home page mentions scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students from ministries and private organisations.[2]
How do you apply to Yangon Technological University?
- Undergraduate: pass Myanmar’s University Entrance Examination and score above 320 total marks in physics, chemistry, mathematics and English in the Matriculation Examination. The home page adds that admission is limited to students with high matriculation marks, which also decide the engineering field.[3][2]
- Postgraduate diploma: YTU engineering or architecture graduates with a CGPA of grade 3 or above can apply without an entrance exam; graduates of other recognised universities need a relevant bachelor’s degree, a written test and an interview.[3]
- Master’s: YTU graduates with a CGPA of grade 4 or above can apply without an entrance exam; others need a relevant bachelor’s degree, a written test and an interview.[3]
- Doctorate: a master’s degree in engineering, architecture or a similar field from a recognised university, plus a written test and an interview.[3]
The pages we read describe no separate route for international applicants. The undergraduate semesters run December to March and June to September; postgraduate semesters run June to September and December to March.[3] We give no deadlines.
Which language level do you need?
The pages we read do not state the language of instruction or any language test. The matriculation entry marks include English.[3] Ask the registrar which programmes can be followed in English.[6]
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Yangon Technological University founded?
In 1924, as a Department of Engineering under the University of Yangon. It has been called Yangon Technological University since 1 July 1998.[1]
What are the entry requirements for the undergraduate programme?
A pass in Myanmar’s University Entrance Examination and more than 320 total marks in physics, chemistry, mathematics and English in the Matriculation Examination.[3]
How long does an engineering degree take at YTU?
The undergraduate programme takes six years. Postgraduate diplomas and master’s degrees take two years and doctorates three.[3]
Does Yangon Technological University accept international students?
Is Yangon Technological University in the QS World University Rankings?
We could not confirm a place in the 2027 edition; an aggregator lists no Myanmar university among its 1,504 entries.[4]
More about studying in Myanmar (Burma)
- Myanmar (Burma): best universities
- Cost of Studying Abroad
- International Student Scholarships
- University Ranking Methodology
More university profiles in Myanmar (Burma)
Sources
[1] Yangon Technological University: Background history (page without a date; link omitted: when we checked on 8 Nov 2026 this website was also serving unrelated casino and gambling content, so we do not link to it)
[2] Yangon Technological University: official website (home page) (page shows © 2026 and a Rector’s message dated 1 Oct 2026; link omitted: when we checked on 8 Nov 2026 this website was also serving unrelated casino and gambling content, so we do not link to it)
[3] Yangon Technological University: Admission (page without a date; footer © 2026; link omitted: when we checked on 8 Nov 2026 this website was also serving unrelated casino and gambling content, so we do not link to it)
[4] xuanxiao.org: QS World University Rankings 2027 (QS publishes it at topuniversities.com, which blocks automated access) (aggregator list of 1,504 universities; checked 8 Nov 2026)
[5] Wikipedia: Yangon Technological University (secondary source; its figures are inconsistent (see text))
[6] Yangon Technological University: Campus (page without a date; address and registrar contact; link omitted: when we checked on 8 Nov 2026 this website was also serving unrelated casino and gambling content, so we do not link to it)
[7] xuanxiao.org: Yangon Technological University (aggregator; lists no QS ranking)
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