Founded in 2002, University of West Yangon is a  public higher education institution located in the large town of Htantabin (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Yangon.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Department of Higher Education of the Ministry of Education, Myanmar, University of West Yangon (UWY) is a large (EduListing enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. University of West Yangon (UWY) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. 