Founded in 1878, Yangon University is a  public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Yangon (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants).  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Department of Higher Education of the Ministry of Education, Myanmar, Yangon University (YU) is a large (EduListing enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Yangon University (YU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. 