Founded in 2007, University of Public Health, Yangon is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the large metropolis of Yangon (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Health and Sports of Myanmar, University of Public Health, Yangon (UOPH) is a coeducational Burmese higher education institution. University of Public Health, Yangon (UOPH) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. UOPH also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.