Established in 1924, Yezin Agricultural University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the small city of Zeyathiri (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Mandalay. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Aungban, Hlegu, Hmawbi, Kyaukse, Magway, Mawlamyine, Phyu. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation of Myanmar, Yezin Agricultural University (YAU) is a small coeducational Burmese higher education institution. Yezin Agricultural University (YAU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 97 years old Burmese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 30-40% making this Burmese higher education organization a very selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. YAU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.