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Naypyitaw State Academy (NSA) is a new advanced university in Myanmar's national capital of Naypyidaw. Located in Zabuthiri Township, the university includes the faculties of arts, science, laws, economics, medicine, social studies and sports. [1] [2] It is a leading educational hub in Myanmar where one can access diverse educational opportunities with its crucial role in providing academic excellence, enhancing the overall learning environment and fostering research and innovation.
NSA opened on 9 November 2022, to enable students from Naypyidaw Union Territory, especially local students and the children of civil servants, to pursue higher education without moving to urban centres like Yangon and Mandalay. [2] [3]
University of Naypyitaw | |
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Other name | NSA |
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| Motto | ပညာဧဝ အဓိပတိ |
| Type | Faculties complex |
| Rector | Dr. Nu Nu Lwin |
| Location | Naypyitaw , Naypyitaw Union Territory , Myanmar |
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Distinctive Faculties in NSA
1. Faculty of Medicine
Department of Human Resources, Ministry of Health, Myanmar established the faculty of medicine for Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.,B.S.) classes with the latest modern medical curriculum, providing the subjects the same as in University of Medicines in Myanmar. But, faculty of Medicine in Naypyitaw State Academy provides more efficient teaching methods as its enrollment is strict, only to outstanding students who lives in Naypyitaw.
2. Faculty of Sports
As the university is situated next to the Wunna Theikdi Stadium , the students with the specialization of sport subjects are more convenient to do practical exercises. In the sport major, the students have to study the courses that belong to Sport Science, Sports Coaching, Sports management and Sport events to become the well-trained sports administrators. The Faculty of Sports play an importance role in understanding the values of Sports and enhancing Myanmar’s Sports Sector.
3. Faculty of Law
The Department expands its offering to the first year, second year, third year, fourth year and fifth year courses of (LL.B) degree and the first year and second year courses of BA (Law) degree in 2024-2025 academic year. The teaching staffs of the Department endeavor to enhance the students’ knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to become the legal professionals who respect the legal ethics and disciplines, and train the students for giving legal aids and legal services to the community in order to promote social fairness and justice. The Department conducts the applied research in line with the needs of the community and fosters project-based learning with high-quality legal education programs.
4. Faculty of Arts
5. Faculty of Science
6. Faculty of Economics
7. Faculty of Social Works