Mawlamyine University, Mawlamyine

Name: Mawlamyine University
Address: Mawlamyine, Myanmar (Burma)

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Mawlamyine University, located in Mawlamyine, is the largest university in Mon State, Myanmar. Being established in 1953, Mawlamyine University is the third oldest Arts and Science university in the country after Yangon University and Mandalay University. The university offers bachelor's and master's degree programs in liberal arts and sciences. It is one of the few universities in the country to offer a specialization in marine science. ()

Local name: မော်လမြိုင် တက္ကသိုလ်Established: 1953 (71 years ago)Coordinates: 16°26'24"N, 97°39'2"E

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Nearby attractions include: Kyaikthanlan Pagoda, Uzina Pagoda, Bogyoke Aung San bridge, Yadanabonmyint Monastery.

3.7 miNW
Observation decks and towers, Sacred and religious sites, Pagoda
Kyaikthanlan Pagoda, Mawlamyine
95 min walk • The Kyaikthanlan Pagoda is the tallest Buddhist pagoda in Mawlamyine, Mon State, Myanmar, standing at a height of 150 feet. Built in 875 AD during the reign of Mon King Mutpi Raja, the pagoda was raised from its original height of 56 feet to the present 150 feet by successive kings including Wareru, founder of the Hanthawaddy Kingdom.
2.7 miNW
Temple, Buddhist architecture
Uzina Pagoda, Mawlamyine
69 min walk • The Uzina Pagoda, also known as the U Zina Pagaoda, is a Buddhist temple in Mawlamyine, Mon State, Myanmar. Built in the 19th century, the temple contains hairs allegedly from the Buddha, and contains several sculptures symbolizing scene's from the Buddha's life. The temple itself is often associated with gemstones and wish fulfillment.
3 miW
Bridge
Bogyoke Aung San bridge, Mawlamyine
77 min walk • The Bogyoke Aung San bridge is a bridge crossing over the Thanlwin River in Mawlamyine, Myanmar and connects Mawlamyine to Chaungzon. The bridge is also known as the Bilu Kyun Bridge. It was officially opened to the public on May 9, 2017.
3.6 miNW
Temple, Buddhist architecture
Yadanabonmyint Monastery, Mawlamyine
93 min walk • Yadanabonmyint Monastery, also known as the Queen Seindon Monastery, is a historic Buddhist monastery in Mawlamyine, Mon State, Myanmar.
5.4 miNW
Bridge
Thanlwin Bridge, Mawlamyine
138 min walk • Thanlwin Bridge was the longest bridge in Myanmar before the construction of Pakouku Bridge and connects the city of Mawlamyaing with Mottama.
5.4 miS
Universities and schools
Technological University, Mawlamyine
138 min walk • Technological University, Mawlamyine is a technological and engineering university located in Mawlamyine, Mon State, Burma. Technological University is teaching a total number of 2203 students in the Academic year 2015–2016.
3.8 miNE
Universities and schools
Government Technical Institute, Mawlamyine
97 min walk • The Government Technical Institute, Mawlamyine is an Institute of technology and engineering located in Mawlamyine, Mon State, Burma. It can graduate only Diploma of Technical.