Application for The University of the Union of Myanmar Released
August 26, 2021—Indianapolis, IN, USA: The Burmese American Community Institute (BACI) today announced the release of the enrollment application for the University of the Union of Myanmar – Global Campus.
Over 20 undergraduate and graduate level courses and six Certificate Programs are expected to be offered online through the University of the Union of Myanmar – Global Campus (UUM), a university being developed and designed to provide continuing learning opportunities as well as equitable and high quality academic programs for all Myanmar citizens whose education has been disrupted due to the ongoing crisis. The UUM will also offer teaching and training opportunities for teachers and emerging leaders through fellowship programs and dynamic research and impactful service projects designed to produce knowledge and policy conversations on the pressing issues surrounding the political and social economic development inclusively for stakeholders in the process of building peace, democracy, and prosperity in the Southeast Asian Nation.
The 100-200 level courses are designed more for recent high school graduates and college freshmen/sophomores (e.g. first year/second year). Graduate students, e.g. Master’s students, as well as college juniors/seniors (e.g. third year/final year) may choose to take 300-500 level courses.
Collaboratively working with its partners, the UUM will fully utilize the experience and expertise of the Center for Research, Policy and Innovation (CRPI) while enjoying the support of its collaborators in higher education institutions and expert individuals in the United States and around the world.
The admission criteria and eligibility for applicants:
- High school diploma/GED (completed high school or its equivalent)
- All nationality (Burmese nationals or Myanmar citizens will be given preference)
- 18 years of age and above (16 and 17 years old may be given waiver with parental permission)
- English proficiency requirement: (Submit IELTS/TOEFL scores or any other test scores you have taken in the past five years. Note: if you have not taken any testing and/or unable to provide any testing scores, you may be required to sit for an English proficiency assessment interview)
Enrollment Application Form (via online Google Form)
A list of courses and course descriptions is available on the website
Deadline for submission of the application is: September 7, 2021
Related links:
University Teaching Fellowship Program (TFP)
Higher Education Leadership Fellowship Program (HELEP)
Contact: Info@UMyanmar.org
