With over 500,000 students mostly studying liberal arts and economics, the UDE system is the largest university in Myanmar.

The University of Distance Education system was established in July 1992 in Yangon.

In 1998, the University of Distance Education, Mandalay was founded to serve Upper Myanmar.

[3] Reflecting the country's low Internet penetration rates, the primary method of communication between the students and faculty is still by regular mail.

[4] In addition to its main campus in Mandalay, the university maintains branches in the following cities.