Myanmar Maritime University

Myanmar Maritime University

မြန်မာနိုင်ငံ ရေကြောင်းပညာ တက္ကသိုလ်
Korea Maritime University, Nagaoka University, Nihon University, Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology
Website	www.mmu.edu.mm

Myanmar Maritime University (MMU) (

MMU is one of the most selective universities in the country. Admissions are based primarily on the marks received in the Burmese university entrance examination (Matriculation Exam). The university does maintain a 20% quota of female students in its annual student intake, and all students must pass an eyesight exam.[5] As many of the graduates receive job offers from foreign shipping firms, admission to the university is highly competitive.^[6] In 2006, the minimum university entrance exam score necessary to be admitted was 458 out of 600 marks (up from 443 marks in 2005) despite an increase in admissions to 450 students per year from 350 the year earlier.^[7] In 2008, the admission marks were 473 out of 600.^{[citation needed]}The minimum entrance mark is 491 out of 600 in 2010.

Programs

Since 2012, MMU offers six six-year bachelor's degree programs and two two-year post-graduate diplomas.^[5] The last batch of students with 5-year degree graduated in February 2017. The university's syllabus, coursework and practical training are in keeping with the standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers 1995 (STCW), an international convention developed by the International Maritime Organization that sets qualifications and training standards for personnel serving aboard seagoing merchant ships.^[6]

Engineering

• First Year: Myanmar, English, Engineering Mathematics, Engineering Chemistry, Engineering Physics, Computer Science.
• Second Year: NA, ME, EE, PH, RC, MM—English, Engineering Mathematics, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering Drawing, Applied Electrical Engineering (NA, MM, ME, PH, RC), Workshop, Engineering Mechanics, Marine Engineering Knowledge (ME, EE), Theoretical Electronics 1 (EE)
• Third Year (ME major): English, Fluid Mechanics, General Engineering Knowledge, Mechanical Drawing, Thermodynamics 1, Strength of Materials, Naval Architecture 1, Engineering Mathematics 1, Engineering Mathematics 2

Post-graduate studies

The university offers two year post-graduate diplomas in shipping management and port management for part-time, and three one-year post-graduate diplomas in shipping management, port management, and transport and logistics management for full-time studies.

Administration

List of rectors

• Thein Tun (2002–2007)
• Dr. Charlie Than (2007–2013)
• Dr. Myat Lwin (2013–present)

Main departments

• Department of Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering
• Department of Marine Engineering
• Department of Port and Harbour Engineering
• Department of River and Coastal Engineering
• Department of Marine Electrical Systems and Electronics
• Department of Marine Mechanical Engineering
• Department of Nautical Science
• Department of Shipping Management
• Department of Port Management

Supporting departments

• Department of
  Myanmar
• Department of
  Computer Science
• Department of English
• Department of Engineering Mathematics
• Department of
  Engineering Chemistry
• Department of
  Engineering Physics
• Department of Workshop Technology

Affiliated academic institutions

MMU maintains affiliations with the following academic institutions:^[4]

Domestic

• Yangon Technological University
• Defence Services Technological Academy
• University of East Yangon
• Technological University, Thanlyin
• Yangon University

International

• Korea Maritime University,
• Shanghai Maritime University,
• Dalian Maritime University,
• Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology,
• Burapha University,
• National Taiwan Ocean University,
• Shanghai Ocean University,
• World Maritime University,

References