In 1956 he won a scholarship from the Myanmar government to pursue postgraduate studies overseas at the London School of Economics, where he obtained a Doctorate in International Relations in 1960.

[2] From 1961 to 1975 Khin Maung Nyunt was Senior Lecturer and Departmental Head in Mawlamyine College.

[2] Khin Maung Nyunt has written books, stories and articles in the Burmese and English languages.

He has spoken at international conferences on subjects such as history, education, Buddhism, culture, literature, art and archaeology.

In February 2009, he won the lifetime achievement prize at the fourth Thuta-Swesone Literary Awards.