University of Computer Studies, Yangon

In 1971, it was founded as UCC, the university Computer Center. In 1988, it was established as an Institute of Computer Science and Technology (ICST). On July 1, 1998, the Institute was changed to the University of Computer Studies, Yangon(UCSY). The University of Computer Studies,Yangon (UCSY) is one of the higher institutions under the Ministry of Education. UCSY is to conduct teaching and research in various branches of computer science, computer technology, and information technology. To meet the growing need for general and advanced computer education in Myanmar, the university currently offers both undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. Its language of instruction is English. Our Missions are to produce more experts who have the practical ability to invent,install, experiment with, and apply computer hardware and software with a view to making Myanmar a modern and developed nation and to train Information Technology (IT) professionals for Myanmar. Bachelor degrees were started in 1986 but Master degrees were offered in 1973. In May 2001, the Ph.D. program was started. For all study programs, each academic year is divided into two terms. Each term has 18 weeks for teaching and practical. Examinations are conducted during the end of each term. Clear attendance, tutorials and practical, class assignments are taken into account as components of the assessment.