Polytechnic Universities now operational in six cities

Senior General Min Aung Hlaing unveiled that Polytechnic University is an academic institution for students to take up theoretical and practical study in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, applied science, economics and management subjects not only in undergraduate courses but also in postgraduate courses to link with on-job training.

Chairman of the State Administration Council Prime Minister Senior General Min Aung Hlaing delivered a speech at the centenary celebration of Myanmar Engineering Education in conjunction with the inauguration of Naypyitaw State Polytechnic University at the university yesterday morning.

Speaking on the occasion, the Senior General recounted that the Engineering Faculty of Yangon University was established in the 1923-24 academic year to start engineering education in Myanmar. In the 1924-25 academic year, the faculty turned out 25 Myanmar engineering graduates.

The Senior General stated that, so far, the government has established Naypyitaw State Polytechnic University and seven other Polytechnic Universities, 27 technological universities, 19 universities of computer studies, one Myanmar Aerospace Engineering University and one Myanmar Maritime University, totalling 56 engineering universities.

He disclosed that five more polytechnic universities, together with Naypyitaw State Polytechnic University, were established in Kengtung, Panglong, Myeik, Dawei, and Maubin.

He added that Naypyitaw State Polytechnic University was established as one of the country’s top universities, comparable to Yangon University of Technology and Yangon University of Computer Studies.

The Senior General explained that Naypyitaw State Polytechnic University is formed

with 16 academic departments including seven engineering majoring departments, four computer majoring departments and five supporting departments.

Polytechnic University is an academic institution where students can take up theoretical and practical study in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, applied science, economics, and management subjects in undergraduate and postgraduate courses, which are linked with on-the-job training.

He continued that these universities aim to give students opportunities to create real world projects in cooperation with industries.

Naypyitaw State Polytechnic University planned to confer seven engineering degrees and two computer science degrees on graduates. It will admit 270 students for engineering subjects and 120 for computer science subjects, totalling 390 yearly.

Engineering graduates have to spend five years learning and graduate in computer science, in four years. Yangon University of Technology was opened in Insein Township in 1961, Mandalay University of Technology in 1991, Defence Services Technological Academy in 1994, Yangon University of Computer Studies in 1996, Pyay Technological University in 1998, Myanmar Aerospace Engineering University and Myanmar Maritime University in 2002.

New-generation engineers from Naypyitaw State Polytechnic University must strive tirelessly to enhance the university’s reputation and remain competitive with engineers from other regional countries.

At the ceremony, SAC Vice-Chairman Deputy Prime Minister Vice-Senior General Soe Win, Union Minister for Science and Technology Dr Myo Thein Kyaw, Union Minister for Construction U Myo Thant, Chairman of Myanmar Engineering Council Dr Aung Kyaw Myat and Architect Council Chairman U Win Zaw cut the ribbon to open the centenary celebration of Myanmar Engineering Education and the Naypyitaw State Polytechnic University.

The Senior General unveiled the statue to mark the centenary celebration of Myanmar

Engineering Education and the signboard of the university. He scented water on the plaque of the university.

The Senior General and attendees viewed a documentary on the history of Myanmar engineering education. The Senior General visited the booths of engineering history, technological booths, and ministerial and organizational booths.

Also present at the ceremony were Joint Secretary General Ye Win Oo, council members, Union ministers, union-level dignitaries, the Chairman of Nay Pyi Taw Council and distinguished guests.

Naypyitaw State Polytechnic University was upgraded from Naypyitaw Technological University in accordance with the guidance of the Senior General in order to turn out engineers and computer professionals for nation-building tasks. The university is facilitated with infrastructures such as lecture halls, practical rooms and workshops in addition to a sports ground and a recreation centre in lush and green environments.

In successive eras, Myanmar engineers established Biluchaung No 2 Lawpita Hydropower Plant in 1960 to generate 84 megawatts and upgraded it to produce 168 megawatts in 1974.

Meanwhile, an ICL-1902S Mainframe computer was installed at the university’s Computer Centre in early 1970.

Myanmar engineers and architects also showed off their brilliant skills in the construction of Nay Pyi Taw, Hluttaw buildings, Myanmar cultural and architectural works, the building of Maravijaya Buddha Image in Dekkhinathiri Township, the 8,638 feet long cable-stayed Thanlyin bridge-3 across Bago River and so many works. — MNA/TTA

Source- The Global New Light Of Myanmar