Established in 2000, Yadanabon University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the medium city of Amarapura (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Mandalay. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education (Science and Technology) of Myanmar, Yadanabon University (YU) is a large coeducational Burmese higher education institution. Yadanabon University (YU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. YU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.