IBEC Buddhist University

IBEC Buddhist University

About Our Program

IBEC Buddhist University was founded by Ven: Dr. Sobhita (Aggamahasaddhammajotikadhaja) in 2024. Beyond Buddhist scriptures, the university was founded with the aspiration to nurture graduates capable of living harmoniously within global society, valuing decades of Buddhist cultural heritage, demonstrating intercultural understanding, empathy, and adaptability. It aims to produce distinguished monastic and lay scholars who are innovative, responsible, and mission-driven, able to contribute meaningfully to national development. The university currently offers both M.A. and Ph.D. degrees.

Rector, Professors and lecturers are fulfilling their duties responsibly. They are:

  1. Ven Dr. Sobhita (Rector)
  2. Ven Dr. Vannita (Registrar)
  3. Ven: Dr. Kosalla (Professor)
  4. Ven: Dr. Visuddha (Professor)
  5. Ven: Dr. Vajira (Professor)
  6. Ven: Dr. Singasiri (Professor)
  7. Dr. Maung Maung Swe (Professor)
  8. Dr. Htway Htway Yin (Professor)
  9. Dr. Aung Zaw Oo (Professor)

Ongoing Activities

Our comprehensive programs and initiatives that are actively shaping the educational landscape

M.A. Program Eligibility

The M.A. (Master of Arts in Buddha Dhamma) program at this university is designated as a two-year course. Anyone who either holds a government-issued Dhammācariya certificate (a Dhamma teacher credential), or holds a degree from any recognized university—whether obtained locally or abroad—is eligible to enroll and receive instruction.

Course Structure and Evaluation

M.A. Degree Course is divided into two semesters. Instruction is delivered through evaluated assignments and end-of-course examinations.

Research and Degree Awarding

In addition, visiting professors are invited to conduct teaching sessions, and research-paper reading seminars are organized. Research manuscripts are compiled under this framework and, upon successful submission and approval, the candidate is awarded (Master of Arts) M.A. degree from IBEC Buddhist University."

Convocation and Research Seminar

“On December 20, 2024, the convocation ceremony and research-paper reading event were held. Researchers from both within the country and abroad attended and presented their papers at the seminar.”

International Academic Collaboration

IBEC Buddhist University has also signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) with international universities—namely, Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University in Thailand, Nālandā University in India, and Lumbini Buddhist University in Nepal—to facilitate educational collaboration in academic and research activities.