🎓 Top Research Universities in Myanmar
Universities and colleges in Myanmar ranked by the total citations their research has received (OpenAlex).
All entries · 50
5,00010k15k
1
University of Yangon906 papers
16,365
2
University Of Medicine 1 Yangon478 papers
15,243
3
Mandalay University406 papers
7,735
4
Yangon Technological University525 papers
7,249
5
University of Medicine 2 Yangon292 papers
6,415
6
University of Medicine Mandalay231 papers
6,341
7
University of Veterinary Science340 papers
6,005
8
University of Computer Studies Yangon655 papers
5,991
9
Yezin Agricultural University428 papers
5,890
10
University of Public Health Yangon156 papers
5,170
11
Mandalay Technological University410 papers
4,270
12
University Of Information Technology601 papers
3,964
13
Myanmar Institute of Information Technology159 papers
3,644
14
University of Computer Studies Mandalay666 papers
3,459
15
Defence Services Medical Academy255 papers
2,262
16
Technological University, Mandalay177 papers
2,146
17
Pathein University140 papers
1,930
18
Mawlamyine University125 papers
1,716
19
Dagon University128 papers
1,643
20
University of Technology (Yatanarpon Cyber City)160 papers
1,465
21
Myeik University68 papers
1,360
22
University of Dental Medicine114 papers
1,207
23
University of Nursing Yangon73 papers
1,082
24
University of Pharmacy Mandalay68 papers
1,014
25
University of Medicine Magway64 papers
970
26
University of Medical Technology Yangon37 papers
910
27
Taunggyi University62 papers
759
28
University of Dental Medicine at Mandalay60 papers
756
29
Shwebo University37 papers
730
30
Myitkyina University81 papers
728
31
Yangon University of Education79 papers
717
32
University of East Yangon68 papers
676
33
University of Pharmacy Yangon40 papers
675
34
Pyay University6 papers
674
35
Yangon University of Foreign Languages41 papers
627
36
Hinthada University54 papers
580
37
Yangon University Of Distance Education59 papers
548
38
Technological University Kyaukse40 papers
517
39
University of Forestry and Environmental Science49 papers
481
40
Yadanabon University57 papers
452
41
University of West Yangon20 papers
423
42
University of Computer Studies (Maubin)15 papers
343
43
University of Community Health Magway17 papers
333
44
Myanmar Maritime University33 papers
284
45
University of Nursing Mandalay63 papers
269
46
University of Medical Technology Mandalay20 papers
266
47
Dawei University66 papers
237
48
Pyay Technological University28 papers
227
49
Thanlyin Technological University58 papers
225
50
Lashio University12 papers
207
Highlights
Within Myanmar, University of Yangon ranks first in 2026 with 16,365, followed by University Of Medicine 1 Yangon (15,243) and Mandalay University (7,735).
Across 50 entries, values run from 16,365 (University of Yangon) to 207 (Lashio University), with a median of 940.
Source: OpenAlex, citations received by each institution's papers, 2026. Unit: citations.
Source: OpenAlex, citations received by each institution's papers · CC0 1.0 (OpenAlex) · fetched Oct 13, 2026 — Counts every citation to papers by authors affiliated with the institution, so large and old universities score high. It measures research impact, not teaching quality.