New law sees private universities use state curriculum

Private universities will have to offer the same curriculum as state-run universities under a new education law, according to a senior official from the Department of Higher Education, writes May Thinzar Naing for Myanmar Times.

But private colleges and the opposition National League for Democracy have already signalled their opposition to the section of the law, which is almost certain to be hotly debated when discussed in parliament.

Currently private universities are responsible for their own curricula and many receive assistance in developing courses from foreign universities. This will change after the National Educational Bill, which was submitted to parliament earlier this year, is enacted, said the official, who asked not to be named.
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