The University of Forestry and Environmental Science (Yezin) (Burmese: သစ်တောနှင့်ပတ်ဝန်းကျင်ဆိုင်ရာ တက္ကသိုလ် (ရေဆင်း), pronounced [θɪʔtɔ́ tɛʔkəθò (jèzɪ́ɰ̃)]), in Yezin near Nay Pyi Taw, is the only university specialized in forestry and environmental science[2] in Myanmar.
Undergraduate students are required to take part in a field training program each winter from third year.
Others find employment in non-governmental conservation organizations such as FREDA, UNDP, UNEP, FAO, JICA, WCS, WWF, FFI as well as other local and international research institutions and conservation organizations.
Forestry education in Myanmar was first offered in Yangon University since 1923 and the first batch graduated in 1925.
It is the only institution majoring forestry and environment science in the Republic of Union of Myanmar.
Even now, female students make up just 5% to 10% of each incoming class; male candidates are given priority.
[4] To be eligible for admission of undergraduate program in the University, a candidate must: be Myanmar citizen with existing laws and regulations at the time of application; pass matriculation examination with science major-Myanmar, English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology; obtain (360) marks above in total at the matriculation examination; fit for field study (pass physical test by respective public hospital); and pass 20-mile physical test.
The language instruction is English, and practical experiment, field study, presentation and interactive discussion, and final exam are compulsory.
Bachelor of Science (Forestry), and Master of Science (Forestry) The University has collaboration with international institutions to offer better education to students, and to become a higher educational institution in Myanmar.
[5] In the University of Forestry and Environmental Science, residential facilities are provided for all students for their safe, clean, comfortable and affordable living environment.
(US), Union Minister, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Conservation (2016 ~2021 ) U Tin Tun: Graduated in 1978.
(AU), Member of the Nay Pyi Taw City Development Committee (2016 ~2021) Dr. Moe Myint: Graduated in 1986.