Universities by Research h-index in Myanmar
Universities and colleges ranked by OpenAlex's institutional h-index, which combines publication volume and citation impact. This is a research metric, not a measure of teaching quality. OpenAlex is an open scholarly index; larger and older institutions tend to have more indexed research.
1University of Yangon906 works
60
2University Of Medicine 1 Yangon480 works
52
3Yangon Technological University525 works
45
4Mandalay University406 works
41
5University of Medicine 2 Yangon293 works
37
6University of Medicine Mandalay231 works
37
7Yezin Agricultural University428 works
36
8Mandalay Technological University410 works
34
9University of Computer Studies Yangon655 works
32
10University of Veterinary Science343 works
32
11University of Public Health Yangon155 works
29
12University of Computer Studies Mandalay695 works
28
13University Of Information Technology601 works
28
14Myanmar Institute of Information Technology159 works
26
15Defence Services Medical Academy257 works
25
16Dagon University128 works
24
17Pathein University140 works
24
18Technological University, Mandalay177 works
23
19University of Dental Medicine105 works
23
20Myeik University68 works
21
21Mawlamyine University128 works
18
22University of Medical Technology Yangon38 works
17
23University of Medicine Magway64 works
17
24University of Pharmacy Mandalay68 works
17
25University of Technology (Yatanarpon Cyber City)160 works
16
26Myitkyina University81 works
15
27University of Nursing Yangon74 works
15
28Hinthada University54 works
14
29University of Dental Medicine at Mandalay60 works
14
30Shwebo University37 works
13
31Taunggyi University63 works
13
32University of East Yangon70 works
13
33University of Pharmacy Yangon41 works
13
34Yangon University of Education80 works
13
35Technological University Kyaukse40 works
12
36Yadanabon University57 works
12
37Myanmar Maritime University33 works
11
38University of Forestry and Environmental Science49 works
11
39University of Medical Technology Mandalay19 works
10
40University of Nursing Mandalay65 works
9
41University of West Yangon20 works
9
42Yangon University Of Distance Education60 works
9
43Dawei University66 works
8
44Sagaing University of Education27 works
8
45Sittwe University27 works
8
46Taungoo University39 works
8
47University of Community Health Magway17 works
8
48University of Computer Studies (Maubin)15 works
8
49University of Computer Studies, Hinthada163 works
8
50Yangon University of Economics168 works
7
Highlights
Within Myanmar, University of Yangon ranks first in 2026 with 60, followed by University Of Medicine 1 Yangon (52) and Yangon Technological University (45).
Across 50 entries, values run from 60 (University of Yangon) to 7 (Yangon University of Economics), with a median of 16.
Source: OpenAlex, institutional Research h-index, 2026. Unit: h-index.
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