Pakokku University

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Pakokku University
ပခုက္ကူတက္ကသိုလ်
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University of Pakokku.
Established2001;22 years ago (2001)
Rector Aung Min Win
Location,
Myanmar

21°21′1″N95°4′16″E / 21.35028°N 95.07111°E / 21.35028; 95.07111 Coordinates: 21°21′1″N95°4′16″E / 21.35028°N 95.07111°E / 21.35028; 95.07111

Pakokku University is a public university located in Pakokku, Magway Region, central Myanmar. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] The university offers bachelor's degree programs in common liberal arts and sciences disciplines. [6] [7]

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The university has one main building, where graduation ceremonies are held.

Degrees

Departments

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