Founded in 1878, Yangon University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large metropolis of Yangon (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education (Science and Technology) of Myanmar, Yangon University (YU) is a large coeducational Burmese higher education institution. Yangon University (YU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. YU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.