Panglong University

Panglong University is a public institution in Panglong, Southern Shan State, that organizes its academic work across multiple faculties offering programs in sciences, arts, and law. The campus includes teaching departments and research facilities designed to support undergraduate and postgraduate study in education, geography, and Oriental studies, among other subjects.

The institution was established in 2002 to expand higher education opportunities in the southern Shan State region. This opening represented an important step forward for educational development in a historically underserved area.

The campus brings together students from different ethnic groups across Myanmar, creating a multilingual environment where people interact and study side by side. This diversity shapes how the institution feels and how knowledge is shared among its members.

The university offers distance learning options at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, allowing students to study without coming to campus regularly. The remote location means planning ahead is useful if you want to visit or understand how the institution operates.

The campus sits near the location of the historical Panglong Agreement, a significant accord in Myanmar's past. This proximity has shaped how the institution approaches teaching and shows how education connects to the place's historical importance.

GPS coordinates: 21.01690,97.53300

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:05