Study in Myanmar

Myanmar is a country in Southeast Asia formerly known as Burma. Yangon, the country's largest city, is home to bustling markets, numerous parks and lakes, and the towering Shwedagon Pagoda, which contains Buddhist relics that dates back to the 6th century.

Myanmar is a real gem of Southeast Asia, with electric cities, magical villages, enchanting beaches, and an absolutely beautiful culture. Education in Myanmar

The educational system of Myanmar is run by the government through the Ministry of Education. Universities and professional institutes from upper Burma and lower Burma are run by two separate entities, the Departments of Higher Education whose office headquarters are in Mandalay and Yangon respectively.

Universities in Myanmar remain highly centralized and state run. Student enrollment in university in 2014 was estimated at 550 000 students. Universities offer bachelor's, master's, and doctoratal degree programs.

The higher education system follows a 4-1-3 year program of which 4 years is for a bachelor's degree, one year for qualifying classes, and 3 years for a master's degree.

Most of the schools in Myanmar are government-operated, but in recent years, there has been an increase in privately funded schools (which specialise in English).

Schooling is compulsory until the end of elementary school, about 9 years old, and the compulsory schooling age is 15 or 16 at international level.

Myanmar has 163 universities all of which are state funded. The Ministry of Education runs 66 universities and the remaining 97 universities fall under control of the 12 other ministries including the ministries of Health, Science and Technology, Defense, Culture, Environmental Conservation and Forestry, Agriculture and Irrigation, Livestock Breeding and Fisheries, Co-operatives, Union Civil Service Board, Religious Affairs, Border Affairs, and Transport.

The adult literacy rate in Myanmar was estimated at 75.55%, while the male literacy rate is 80.01%, for females is 71.85% as of 2016, according to UNESCO.

Important things to note

Here are a few things to take note of before you go out and about in Myanmar.

Money- The local currency in Myanmar is called kyat (MMK or k) and is the main form of tender used across the country. It is the most preffered preferred mode of payment though the US dollar can also be used in some instances.

Bank/ Credit Cards- Major hotels in cities may accept credit or debit cards. This may however come with some heavy fees and less than desirable exchange rates, and it does not have any guarantee that it will functioning. It is advised to check before using the service, and have a back-up plan in case it does not work.

ATM-they are widely available in all major towns, including the smaller spots that are well-frequented by tourists. there is however no guarantee of a 100% ATM success rate.

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About Myanmar

Myanmar is a country in Southeast Asia bordered by Bangladesh and India in the northwest, China in the northeast, Laos and Thailand in the east and southeast, and the Andaman Sea and the Bay of Bengal in the south and southwest.

Its total area is 676 578 km2 with a population density of 76 people per square kilometre and It is the largest country in Mainland Southeast Asia and the 10th largest country in Asia.

Its eastimated population as of 2017 was about 54 million. Its capital city is Naypyidaw, and the largest city is Yangon (formerly Rangoon). Ethnic groups

Myanmar’s ethnic composition as of 2018 showed 68% Bamar, 9% Shan, 7% Karen, 4% Rakhine, 3% Chinese, 2% Indians, 2% Mon, and 5% others. Myanmar is ethnically diverse.

The government of Myanmar recognises about 135 distinct ethnic groups. There are at least 108 different ethnolinguistic groups consisting mainly of distinct Tibeto-Burman peoples, but with sizeable populations of Tai-Kadai, Hmong-Mien, and Austroasiatic (or Mon-Khmer) peoples. Languages

Myanmar has four major language families which include Sino-Tibetan, Tai-Kadai, Austro-Asiatic, and Indo-European. Sino-Tibetan languages include Burmese, Karen, Kachin, Chin, and Chinese (mainly Hokkien), which are widely spoken.

Shan is the primary Tai-Kadai language, while Mon, Palaung, and Wa are the major Austro-asiatic languages, and Pali, and English being the Indo-European languages .

The official languages of Myanmar is Burmese and other recognised regional languages include Kachin, Kayah, Karen, Chin, Mon, Rakhine, and Shan.

Did you know? Facts about Myanmar

• It is is home to about 135 ethnic groups.

• Myanmar still uses the imperial system

• The Shwedagon Pagoda is extremely valuable-it is gold plated.

• Fortune telling is serious business

• Shwedagon Pagoda is encrusted with diamonds

• Myanmar has the world’s finest rubies

Must see places in MYANMAR

Mount Popa- Mount Popa is a Myanmar postcard sight, a sacred monastery, with stupas of glistening gold, perched on top of an extinct volcano. There are 777 steps lead the way to the top of Mount Popa. the route is lined with keen and curious monkeys. Mount Popa is about half a day’s trip from Bagan.

Inle Lake- this is one of the captivating tourist places in Myanmar. it is best known for its unique fishermen, who row their canoes standing on a single leg wrapped around a single oar., the lake provides 70% of Myanmar’s tomatoes. Here you can also find some wonderful water bungalow hotels and houses.

Mandalay- this is the second largest city in Myanmar and is worth a visit for its rich history and deep culture. The centerpiece of the city is the Shwenandaw Monastery which was built from teak wood with intricate carvings that have been beautifully preserved over the years. It is a unique site unlike any other religious site in the country.

The Golden Rock of Kyaiktiyo- it is located about five hours by road from Yangon. The Golden Rock is the 3rd holiest shrine in Myanmar. The true history of this gilded wonder resting precariously on the precipice of a mountain outcrop is still a mystery. Locals believe that what keep the rock from tumbling a thousand feet into the gorge below is a single strand of the Buddha’s hair.

About Israel's Economy

Mynamar now has a mixed economy with a private, state, and a joint private-state sector economy. Agriculture, light industries, and other businesses are run by the private sector while heavy industries that require huge capital investment are in the state sector.

Myanmar is a fast growing economy with a nominal GDP of $76.09 billion with a per capita of $1,245 in 2020. GDP (PPP) was estimated at $275.513 billion as of 2020 with per capita of $6,707.

GDP grew by 1.5% in 2020 and is expected to grown by about 6% in 2021. Myanmar is is ranked 165th on the ease of doing business index as of 2020 unemployment was estimated at 4% as of 2017, while Inflation was estimated at 6.75 as of 2020. Myanmar’s GDP contribution by sector as of 2017 was as follows:

• Agriculture- 24.1%

• Industry- 35.6%

• Services- 40.3%

Industry

Industry in Myanmar included agricultural processing; wood and wood products; copper, tin, tungsten, iron; cement, construction materials; fertiliser; petroleum and natural gas; garments, jade and gems.

Trade

Exports in Myanmar were estimated at $14.84 billion as of 2018 and major exports included natural gas, wood products, pulses, beans, fish, rice, clothing, jade and gems. Main export partners include China 42.13%, Thailand 18.35%, India 7.87%, Japan 6.54%, and Singapore 3.94%, to mention but a few.

Its imports were valued at $18.68 billion as of 2018. The main Import products included fabric, petroleum products, plastics, fertiliser, machinery, transport equipment, cement, construction materials, crude oil; food products, edible oil, to mention but a few. Its main import partners included China 33.4%, Singapore 14.49%, Thailand 12.12%, Japan 7.25%, and India 5.8% to mention but a few.

Why Study in Myanmar

Affordable Tuition Fees in Myanmar
Unique Cuisines

Myanmar is a place full of interesting recipes to taste and to try out. It has a number of delicious cuisines. This is because of the fusion of cooking cultures from Thailand, India, China, Japan and Europe.

Affordable Accomodation in Myanmar
Life after University

Myanmar can offers a wide range of jobs after varsity. Myanmar is a fast growing economy and might need the services of highly commited and excelling students and graduate trainees.

International Environment in Myanmar
Internationally recognized degrees

Myanmar’s universities offer a number of programs leading to internationally recognized degrees that enable employment anywhere in the world.

Great Weather in Myanmar
Site Seeing

Myanmar is a place literally booming with tourism. Studying in Myanmar allows you to learn more about the country’s history and also enjoy the captivating landscape.

Scholarships in Myanmar

There are plenty of scholarships are available for students studying in Myanmar, either fundeb by the Government, private institutions and corporations, NGOs, banks, or individuals. Below are some of the scholarships available to study in Myanmar.

Myanmar Student Visa

There are plenty of part-time jobs for students in Myanmar. Myanmar is an evergrowing country in terms of its industry and tourism. There are many jobs that students can undertake to earn some exta money. Part-time job options for students in Myanmar are as follows: