Founded in 1997, University of Computer Studies, Mandalay is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the medium city of Patheingyi (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Mandalay. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education (Science and Technology) of Myanmar, University of Computer Studies, Mandalay (UCSM) is a coeducational Burmese higher education institution. University of Computer Studies, Mandalay (UCSM) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. UCSM also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.