The Computer University, Monywa ( ) is a public university in

Monywa Monywa (; ) is the largest city and capital city of Sagaing Region, Myanmar, located north-west of Mandalay on the eastern bank of the River Chindwin. Monywa is one of the largest economic cities in Myanmar. It is also known as 'Neem City' beca ...

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, north-western

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. The Ministry of Science and Technology-run university offers bachelor's, and graduate degree programs in

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, and

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. Students may continue advanced studies at the

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History

The university was founded as the Government Computer College, Monywa in the city of Monywa in September 2000. The college was moved to the present location at Monhuyin Saigyidaw village on the outskirts of the city a year later. In April 2006, a new building was opened. In January 2007, the college was "upgraded" to the university level. The university is part of a number of formerly two-year schools that have been promoted to university level in recent years. The

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, which repeatedly closed down schools and universities in the 1990s, has pursued a policy of dispersing students away from major city centers.

Programs

CU, Monywa offers 5-year bachelor's, and two-year master's degree programs in computer science and computer technology.

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Universities and colleges in Monywa Universities and colleges in Sagaing Region Technological universities in Myanmar {{burma-university-stub

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