University of Computer Studies, Yangon

The University of Computer Studies, Yangon, located in the outskirts of Yangon in Hlawga, is the leading IT and computer science university of Myanmar. The university, administered by the Ministry of Education, offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs in computer science and technology. The language of instruction at UCSY is English. Along with the University of Computer Studies, Mandalay, UCSY is one of two premier universities specializing in computer studies, and also one of the most selective universities in the country.
Many of the country's middle and upper level personnel in government and industry are graduates of
UCSY.

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History

UCSY's origins trace back to the founding of the Universities' Computer Center in 1971 at the Hlaing Campus of Yangon University. Equipped with ICL ICL 1902S and with the help of distinguished visiting professors from US, UK and Europe, UCC provided computer education and training to university and government employees. In 1973, it began offering a master's degree program, and a graduate diploma program in cooperation with the Mathematics Department of Yangon University. The center added DEC PDP-11/70 mini-computers in 1983, and personal computers in 1990. In 1986, the center added B.C.Sc. and B.C.Tech. degree programs.
In March 1988, the Institute of Computer Science and Technology was established, and began offering bachelor's degree programs in Computer Science. In 1993, it started an internationally accepted International Diploma in Computer Studies program with the help of UK's the National Computing Centre. On 1 January 1997, the university's control was transferred from the Ministry of Education to the Ministry Science and Technology. On 1 July 1998, it was renamed the University of Computer Studies, Yangon. A graduate school with master's and PhD degree programs was established in May 2001.

Programs

UCSY offers five-year bachelor's and two-year master's degree programs in computer science and computer technology. The school also offers a two-year post-graduate diploma and a three-year Ph.D. program in computer science and information technology. The school's language of instruction is English.

Program	Bachelor's	Master's	Doctorate
Computer Science	B.C.Sc. B.C.Sc. B.C.Sc. B.C.Sc. B.C.Sc.	M.C.Sc. M.C.Sc. M.C.Sc. M.C.Sc. M.C.Sc.	Ph.D.
Computer Technology	B.C.Tech. B.C.Tech.	M.C.Tech. M.C.Tech	Ph.D.
Applied Science	-	M.A.Sc.	-
Information Science	-	M.I.Sc.	-

Faculties

Faculty of Computer Systems and Technologies
Faculty of Computer Science
Faculty of Information Science
Faculty of Computing

Supporting departments

Department of Japanese
Department of English
Department of Natural Science
Department of Information Technology Operations

Research labs

Natural Language Processing Lab
Geographic Information System Lab
Image Processing Lab
Mobile and Wireless Computing Lab
Embedded System Lab
Cyber Security Research Lab
Cisco Network Lab
Cloud Computing Lab
Artificial Intelligence Lab
Computer Graphics and Visualization
Database System Lab
Software Engineering Lab
Numerical Analysis Lab
Operation Research Lab
UCSY-Ishibashi Lab
UCSY Forensics Lab

International Collaboration

The university is known for working with international universities, research institutes and international governmental organizations.

Affiliations

Universities

Other universities

The following universities of computer studies are officially affiliated with UCSY. Their qualified graduates can continue their advanced studies at UCSY.

Computer University, Bamaw
Computer University, Dawei
Computer University, Hinthada
Computer University, Kalay
Computer University, Kyaingtong
Computer University, Loikaw
Computer University, Lashio
University of Computer Studies (Maubin)
Computer University, Magway
Computer University, Thaton
University of Computer Studies, Mandalay
Computer University, Mandalay
Computer University, Monywa
Computer University, Myeik
Computer University, Meiktila
Computer University, Myitkyina
Computer University, Pathein
Computer University, Pakokku
Computer University, Hpa-An
Computer University, Pyay
Computer University, Pinlon
Computer University, Sittwe
University of Computer Studies (Taungoo)
University of Computer Studies, Taunggyi

Alumni

There are currently expected to be more than 8000 alumni members. Among the alumni of UCSY, they have become leading educators, developers, PMPs, politicians, businessmen, writers, architects, athletes, actors, musicians, and those that have gained both national and international fame. Among notable alumni, just to name a few, are Dr. Mie Mie Thet Thwin, Rector UCSY; Dr. Saw Sandar Aye, Rector UIT; Dr. Moe Pwint, University of Computer Studies, Mandalay; Dr. Win Aye, Myanmar Institute of Information Technology; Dr. Thinn Thu Naing, University of Computer Studies; Min Maw Kun, Myanmar Academy Award-winning film actor; and many.