Mission and Values

The American University of Yangon (formerly known as Connect Institute) is a social enterprise working to provide equitable access to quality education to all students in Myanmar, regardless of their race, gender, or financial background.

We believe that ideas and people are the two most powerful elements of learning— connecting these can lead us to new worlds. A worthy education not only challenges our preconceived notions, but also enables us to better understand everything around us. Each and every one of us deserves this education.

“Education is not the learning of facts, but the training of the mind to think.”

— Albert Einstein

Programs

American Transfer Program

American University of Yangon offers students an opportunity to earn certifiable course credits for a four-year U.S. bachelor's
degree right here in Myanmar.

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Summer Leadership Program

The summer program offered at American University of Yangon is for students to improve their English Skills, Leadership Skills
and Experiential Learning Skills.

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Insights

Study Abroad 101 | Choosing Accommodation

Have you already chosen the type of accommodation you are going to call home for the next couple of years during your study abroad? It is very important that you choose the most suitable accommodation. The three types of accommodation are Shared Apartments, Dormitories and Home stay. The most popular housing that students opt for is shared apartments.

Author - Student Intern @ American University of Yangon

Let’s Create Better Education Together

Mostly, the own time of matriculation students are full with tuitions and guide teachers. They need their own study time. If they get more time to study themselves, they remember the lessons more. Moreover, if they have their own time, they can study the subject they want to. For example, if the tuition teachers and guide teachers compel to study Chemistry, but the student want to study Biology. Like that, students get in trouble. Therefore, students should have their own study time.

Author - Khine Thu Thu Zin

Behind “Perfect”

Erica was elected to be the student council president but she didn’t want to be but then again she continued to do the best that she can. After a long day Erica went back home thinking she wanted to take a rest. When Erica entered the living room her mom called her asking how her day was and she told her parents that she was elected for the student council president. “ I knew you’d win you are my lovely daughter” her father said to her. “ I have never been a student council president. I guess my darling is better than me” her mother complimented. Erica smiled brightly since her parents are very happy with what she did.

Author - May Tharaphee Kyaw