National University of Arts and Culture

In accordance with the slogan of Mind when tamed is conducive to happiness, the National University of Arts and Culture (Yangon) was established on September 24th, 1993 with the objectives of preservation and dissemination of Myanmar Cultural Heritages, Research and Training with the aim of bringing about the progress of Myanmar Traditional Culture and turning out outstanding artists; Teaching Traditional Culture and Customs of indigenous national races at the university; upholding the spirit of nationalism and patriotism; and upbringing the good artists with high morality and nobility.

Education system is dual-education system of teaching both academic and cultural subjects simultaneously. Students are required to have artistic sense along with academic competence. Knowledge of language, science and social science are required.

There are 5 main majors, namely, Music, Dramatic Arts, Painting, Sculpture and Cinema & Drama department. Apart from this, the students have to learn Myanmar, English, and History of Myanmar Culture as the compulsory subjects and Archeology and Library science are as elective.

The National University of Arts and Culture (Yangon) is bringing to light, preserving and promoting Myanmar traditional painting, sculpture, music, dance and cinema and drama through strengthening of young generations not only academically but culturally.

The National University of Arts and Culture (Yangon) plays the vital role in implementing the tasks of restoration, preservation and promotion of Myanmar Traditional Culture and will make endeavors to carry out the production of performances, music entertainment, exhibitions, movies, compilation of research papers, implementation of bilateral cultural exchanges on a continuous basic enthusiastically.