Defence Services Technological Academy
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The Defence Services Technological Academy (DSTA) , located in Pyin-Oo-Lwin, Myanmar
, is the premier technological university of the Myanmar Armed Forces. One of the most selective universities in the country, the academy offers various Bachelor of Engineering degrees to male cadets only. Upon graduation, most DSTA cadets are commissioned as Engineering Officers with the rank of Lieutenant
in one of the three branches of Burmese armed forces--army, navy, and air force. Some qualified cadets may choose (or be chosen) to pursue further education in Yangon Technological University
, Mandalay Technological University
or abroad.
, following the 1988 nationwide uprising
. The military went on to establish a parallel system of colleges and universities for itself, including DSTA, Defence Services Medical Academy, and Defence Services Institute of Nursing and Paramedical Science
.
The first "intake" of students graduated with Bachelor of Engineering (BE) degrees in 1999. The academy's graduation ceremonies, as with those of all other military-run academies, are attended by the highest ranks of the military government.
As one of elite academies in military ruled Myanmar, the academy maintains a rigorous selection process, including physical fitness testing, ability for teamwork and comradeship screening, psychometric and general interviews. The entrance selection process takes about 5 to 7 days at Myanmar Military Officer Selection Board in Yangon
. According to official statistics, DSTA takes 1 out of 145 applicants at selection process.
and Electrical Engineering
in addition to required cadet training.
Cadet training also includes basic military skills, including leadership, through a military programs that begins on their first day at DSTA. Cadets divided into one of two battalions--Anawrahta
or Bayinnaung
. Each battalion is divided into ten companies, in the structure of Burmese army. Most military training takes place during the winter, with new cadets undergoing Cadet Basic Training--or Beast Barracks—the first year, followed by Cadet Field Training in the second year. Cadets are housed in barracks and have leadership positions and responsibilities throughout the academic year.
Qualified DSTA graduates may pursue further education at Yangon Technological University or Mandalay Technological University. Some are selected to study abroad.
. DSTA is part of the military education facilities established around Pyin Oo Lwin area which is also home to Defence Services Administration School, and the Army Training Depot.
Engineering majors are
1 ST
2 TR
3 WR
4 NA
5 Marine
6 AE
7 Mechanical
8 EC
9 EP
10 MEC
11 AEP
12 AEC
13 MEE
14 Chemical
15 Metallugical
Myanmar
Burma , officially the Republic of the Union of Myanmar , is a country in Southeast Asia. Burma is bordered by China on the northeast, Laos on the east, Thailand on the southeast, Bangladesh on the west, India on the northwest, the Bay of Bengal to the southwest, and the Andaman Sea on the south....
, is the premier technological university of the Myanmar Armed Forces. One of the most selective universities in the country, the academy offers various Bachelor of Engineering degrees to male cadets only. Upon graduation, most DSTA cadets are commissioned as Engineering Officers with the rank of Lieutenant
Lieutenant
A lieutenant is a junior commissioned officer in many nations' armed forces. Typically, the rank of lieutenant in naval usage, while still a junior officer rank, is senior to the army rank...
in one of the three branches of Burmese armed forces--army, navy, and air force. Some qualified cadets may choose (or be chosen) to pursue further education in Yangon Technological University
Yangon Technological University
Yangon Technological University ' , located in Gyogone, Yangon, is the premier engineering university of Myanmar. Established as Department of Engineering under Rangoon University in 1924, and popular known by its former name RIT , YTU is the country's oldest and largest engineering university, and...
, Mandalay Technological University
Mandalay Technological University
Mandalay Technological University ), located in Patheingyi, Mandalay, is a senior engineering university in Myanmar. The university offers undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate programs in several engineering disciplines to engineering students from Upper Myanmar...
or abroad.
History
The Defence Services Technological Academy was established as the Defence Services Institute of Technology (DSIT) in 1993 when all civilian colleges and universities in Myanmar were shut down by the military governmentState Peace and Development Council
The State Peace and Development Council was the official name of the military regime of Burma , which seized power in 1988. On 30 March 2011, Senior General Than Shwe signed a decree to officially dissolve the Council....
, following the 1988 nationwide uprising
8888 Uprising
The 8888 Nationwide Popular Pro-Democracy Protests was a series of marches, demonstrations, protests, and riots in the Socialist Republic of the Union of Burma...
. The military went on to establish a parallel system of colleges and universities for itself, including DSTA, Defence Services Medical Academy, and Defence Services Institute of Nursing and Paramedical Science
Defence Services Institute of Nursing and Paramedical Science
The Defence Services Institute of Nursing and Paramedical Science , located in Mingaladon, Yangon, is one of military-run institutes of higher learning in Myanmar...
.
The first "intake" of students graduated with Bachelor of Engineering (BE) degrees in 1999. The academy's graduation ceremonies, as with those of all other military-run academies, are attended by the highest ranks of the military government.
Admissions
As of January, 2008, no women cadets are accepted for the DSTA.As one of elite academies in military ruled Myanmar, the academy maintains a rigorous selection process, including physical fitness testing, ability for teamwork and comradeship screening, psychometric and general interviews. The entrance selection process takes about 5 to 7 days at Myanmar Military Officer Selection Board in Yangon
Yangon
Yangon is a former capital of Burma and the capital of Yangon Region . Although the military government has officially relocated the capital to Naypyidaw since March 2006, Yangon, with a population of over four million, continues to be the country's largest city and the most important commercial...
. According to official statistics, DSTA takes 1 out of 145 applicants at selection process.
Programs
The academy offers five-year Bachelor of Engineering degree programs in various disciplines, but primarily in Mechanical EngineeringMechanical engineering
Mechanical engineering is a discipline of engineering that applies the principles of physics and materials science for analysis, design, manufacturing, and maintenance of mechanical systems. It is the branch of engineering that involves the production and usage of heat and mechanical power for the...
and Electrical Engineering
Electrical engineering
Electrical engineering is a field of engineering that generally deals with the study and application of electricity, electronics and electromagnetism. The field first became an identifiable occupation in the late nineteenth century after commercialization of the electric telegraph and electrical...
in addition to required cadet training.
Cadet training also includes basic military skills, including leadership, through a military programs that begins on their first day at DSTA. Cadets divided into one of two battalions--Anawrahta
Anawrahta
Anawrahta Minsaw was the founder of the Pagan Empire. Considered the father of the Burmese nation, Anawrahta turned a small principality in the dry zone of Upper Burma into the first Burmese Empire that formed the basis of modern-day Burma...
or Bayinnaung
Bayinnaung
Bayinnaung Kyawhtin Nawrahta was the third king of the Toungoo dynasty of Burma . During his 30-year reign, which has been called the "greatest explosion of human energy ever seen in Burma", Bayinnaung assembled the largest empire in the history of Southeast Asia, which included much of modern day...
. Each battalion is divided into ten companies, in the structure of Burmese army. Most military training takes place during the winter, with new cadets undergoing Cadet Basic Training--or Beast Barracks—the first year, followed by Cadet Field Training in the second year. Cadets are housed in barracks and have leadership positions and responsibilities throughout the academic year.
Qualified DSTA graduates may pursue further education at Yangon Technological University or Mandalay Technological University. Some are selected to study abroad.
Campus
The DSTA campus is located in Wet-Won, near Pyin-Oo-Lwin on the Mandalay-Lasho highway, and on the opposite side of town from its sister school, Defence Services AcademyDefence Services Academy
The Defence Services Academy located in Pyin Oo Lwin, is the premier military service academy of Myanmar, training future officers for all three branches of Burmese military. The Ministry of Defence administered academy offers bachelor's degree programs in liberal arts, combined physical sciences,...
. DSTA is part of the military education facilities established around Pyin Oo Lwin area which is also home to Defence Services Administration School, and the Army Training Depot.
Engineering majors are
1 ST
2 TR
3 WR
4 NA
5 Marine
6 AE
7 Mechanical
8 EC
9 EP
10 MEC
11 AEP
12 AEC
13 MEE
14 Chemical
15 Metallugical
See also
- Defence Services AcademyDefence Services AcademyThe Defence Services Academy located in Pyin Oo Lwin, is the premier military service academy of Myanmar, training future officers for all three branches of Burmese military. The Ministry of Defence administered academy offers bachelor's degree programs in liberal arts, combined physical sciences,...
- Defence Services Medical Academy
- Defence Services Institute of Nursing and Paramedical ScienceDefence Services Institute of Nursing and Paramedical ScienceThe Defence Services Institute of Nursing and Paramedical Science , located in Mingaladon, Yangon, is one of military-run institutes of higher learning in Myanmar...
- Yangon Technological UniversityYangon Technological UniversityYangon Technological University ' , located in Gyogone, Yangon, is the premier engineering university of Myanmar. Established as Department of Engineering under Rangoon University in 1924, and popular known by its former name RIT , YTU is the country's oldest and largest engineering university, and...
- Mandalay Technological UniversityMandalay Technological UniversityMandalay Technological University ), located in Patheingyi, Mandalay, is a senior engineering university in Myanmar. The university offers undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate programs in several engineering disciplines to engineering students from Upper Myanmar...