Established in 2005, West Yangon Technological University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Hlaingthaya (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Yangon. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education (Science and Technology) of Myanmar, West Yangon Technological University (WYTU) is a coeducational Burmese higher education institution. West Yangon Technological University (WYTU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. WYTU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.