Founded in 2001, Meiktila University of Economics is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the small city of Meiktila (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Mandalay. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education (Science and Technology) of Myanmar, Meiktila University of Economics is a coeducational Burmese higher education institution. Meiktila University of Economics offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. Meiktila University of Economics also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.