About NYRDDC Sagaing
NYRDDC Sagaing, the Nationalities Youth Resource Development Degree College (Sagaing), is a government-run higher education institution dedicated to uplifting ethnic nationality and border-area youth in Upper Myanmar. It operates under the Ministry of Border Affairs, alongside its sister campus in Yangon.
The college was established in the 2000-2001 academic year to address gaps in higher education access for youth from Myanmar's border regions and ethnic communities. It provides BA, BSc degrees, and AGTI diplomas, with graduates receiving government appointment letters.
Located along the Mandalay-Monywa Highway in Ohndaw Village Tract, Sagaing Township, it has produced over 2,500 degree-holders, focusing on producing civil servants for border development and ethnic areas.
Mission and Objectives
Core Mission
To provide higher education to ethnic nationality and border-area youth, equipping them with degrees and skills for government service, regional development, teaching, and community leadership in Myanmar's diverse border regions.
Inclusive Access
Targets border and ethnic youth facing barriers to standard universities.
Government-Backed
Funded by Ministry of Border Affairs; guaranteed gov. posts post-graduation.
Community Focus
Tailored for service in underserved border and ethnic communities.
Arts & Science
BA/BSc and technical diplomas for diverse careers.
Nationwide Recruitment
From ethnic townships across Myanmar.
Full Degrees
Recognized nationally for civil service eligibility.
Historical Milestones
Campus Gallery
Undergraduate Degree Programs
Bachelor of Arts and Science degrees for ethnic nationality youth
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Liberal Arts BA DegreeCovers Myanmar language, history, social sciences for gov. roles in education, culture, admin in border/ethnic areas.
Bachelor of Science (BSc)
Science BSc DegreeMathematics, physics, biology for technical officers, science teachers in border development.
Diploma Technical Courses
AGTI-type Diploma (Vocational)Vocational diplomas for infrastructure, rural development in border areas.
Program Summary
All offered courses at a glance
| Program | Award | Entry Score | Career Focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Myanmar, History, Social Sciences | BA Degree | No strict cut-off | Teaching, Gov. service, Cultural affairs |
| Mathematics, Physics, Biology | BSc Degree | 350/600 | Technical officer, Science teacher, Field work |
| Vocational Technical Courses | Diploma (AGTI-type) | Per intake notice | Junior technician, Rural development, Infrastructure |
Academic Events & College Life
Key events and activities organized by NYRDDC Sagaing each year
Annual Graduation Ceremony (BA, BSc & Diploma)
Graduates receive degrees and recruitment certificates from 19 ministries.
New Batch Recruitment and Orientation
Government-organized enrollment for selected ethnic/border youth.
Departmental Exams, Workshops & Training
Linked to national priorities for gov. service readiness.
Nationalities Cultural and Community Events
Celebrating ethnic diversity among students.
Campus Overview
Located in Ohndaw Village, Sagaing - residential environment for border students
Main Campus - Ohndaw Village Tract, Sagaing
Beside Mandalay-Monywa Hwy (milestone 26/2-26/4); residential for nationwide recruits.
Academic Blocks - Arts & Science Departments
Lecture rooms for BA/BSc; 250-300 students annually.
Technical Workshop & Diploma Area
Hands-on for AGTI diplomas in infrastructure/rural skills.
Facilities
Core campus facilities supporting academic and residential needs
Library and Study Rooms
Arts/science collections for coursework.
Science Laboratories
For physics, chemistry, biology practicals.
Technical Workshop
For diploma technical training.
Student Accommodation
On-campus for distant border students.
Official Contact
Website
Location
Ohndaw Village, Sagaing Township, Sagaing Region
Ministry
Ministry of Border Affairs (MOBA)
Admissions
Via MOBA recruitment for ethnic/border youth only
Career Paths for NYRDDC Sagaing Graduates
Government service, education, regional development in border/ethnic communities
Township Teacher/Lecturer
Teaching in border-area schools/communities.
Ministry of EducationGovernment Service Officer
Social sciences, education, nationalities affairs.
Ministry of Border AffairsRegional Development Officer
Development, environment, infrastructure in borders.
Border-Area DevelopmentScience Technical Officer
Science teaching/technical roles in gov. depts.
BSc GraduatesJunior Technician/Artisan
Infrastructure, water, rural projects.
Diploma GraduatesCommunity Cultural Affairs
Cultural preservation, local admin in ethnic regions.
Cultural/Nationalities