Instruction for Admission
International Theravada Buddhist Missionary University will open in June for 2015 academic year. The first semester for academic year 2015 begins in June and ends in October. The Second semester begin on 1st December and ends in March 2016. Those students who are qualified for Diploma course can send in their application forms to the Register, International Theravada Buddhist Missionary University, Dhammapala Hill, Mayangone P.O., Yangon, Myanmar.
Fax : 095-1-650700, Phone : 095-1-650712. (1) Diploma of Buddha Dhamma (Dip.B.Dh)
Education Requirement
Foreign monks, nuns and laymen who apply for one year Diploma course must have passed at least the Matriculation or equivalent. For the laymen of Myanmar citizen must have their first degree, B.A or B.Sc. Myanmar monks and nuns who apply for Diploma Course must not be younger than 18 and not older than 45 Age limit for students who apply for the one-year Diploma Course only will be given special consideration.
The Selection Board reserves the right to decide whether a particular applicant has met the requirements or not.
Entrance Examination
Foreign candidates are required to sit for the written examination at the Embassy of Myanmar in the country of their residence, or at the examination centre in Yangon, Myanmar. There will be two question papers, namely, one on English proficiency and the other on general knowledge relevant to Buddhism. The closing date for submitting application form for Diploma Course is 15th December 2014. The candidates must sit for personal interview at the Embassy of Myanmar in the country of their residence before joining the University. The admission policy of the University is liberal and flexible enough to get the qualified students for Diploma Course. Priority will be given to foreign students. The students who join the university are required to bring a proper medical certificate recently taken from any recognized medical authority showing physical and mental fitness.
Visa & Other expense
Once a foreign student is admitted to the Diploma Course, the Ministry of Religious Affairs will take care of visa application and its extension. Tuition, boarding and messing for foreign students will be provided free by the University. Travelling expenses for joining the University will not be borne by the University.