Yangon University of Education
university in Myanmar
The Yangon University of Education (formerly the Yangon Institute of Education; Burmese: ရန်ကုန် ပညာရေး တက္ကသိုလ် [jàɰ̃ɡòʊɰ̃ pjɪ̀ɰ̃ɲàjé tɛʔkəθò]; abbreviated YUOE), located in Kamayut, Yangon, is the premier university of education in Myanmar. Primarily a teacher training college, it offers bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs in education to the country's prospective primary, secondary and tertiary school teachers. Its training high school known as TTC is considered one of the best high schools in the country.
History
The institute began as the Department of Education under Rangoon University (Yangon University) in 1924, and in 1931 became a separate college, still under Rangoon University as the Teacher's Training College (TTC). It became an independent institute in 1964. Until very recently, all educational colleges throughout the country were supervised by the Yangon University of Education.
Affiliated universities and colleges
Along with the Sagaing Institute of Education, the Yangon University of Education is affiliated with 22 educational colleges located throughout the country.
Bogalay Education College
Dawei Education College
Hlegu Education College
Hpa-An Education College
Kyaukphyu Education College
Lashio Education College
Loikaw Education College
Magway Education College
Mandalay Education College
Mawlamyaing Education College
Monywa Education College
Meiktila Education College
Myaungmya Education College
Myitkyina Education College
Pakokku Education College
Pathein Education College
Pyay Education College
Sagaing Education College
Taungoo Education College
Taunggyi Education College
Thingangyun Education College
Yankin Education College
Departments
The departments can be grouped into three categories: Education departments, Academic Departments, and Administration departments.
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