Assessments

Methods of assessment vary across courses, depending on the course lecturers. They typically involve a summary assignment, regular coursework, essays, an experience report, a written examination, and individual and group presentations. For most courses, students are assessed through one to three of the preceding methods. 

Eligibility of Applicants 

1. • Applicants must complete a Bachelor’s Degree, Dhammācariya, or equivalent. 
2. • Applicants must have a good command of Myanmar and English. A minimum IELTS score of 5.0 with each skill not less than 4.5; or TOEFL scores of 180 (computer-based), 510 (paper-based), 64 (internet-based). If you don't have IELTS or TOEFL scores, we will organize an In-House English Proficiency Test at the entrance exam, and you must achieve the required scores in our Test. 
3. • No prior knowledge of library and information management is required. 

Documents Required for Applications: 

1. • Completed application form with a 1-inch photograph attached. 
2. • A Personal Statement (1000 words) which clearly explains why you wish to take our programme, and outlines your relevant background experiences. 
3. • Bachelor’s Degree or Dhammācariya Certificate or equivalent. 
4. • Academic Transcript of academic programmes attended.
5. • IELTS or TOEFL English Language certificate, if available. 
6. • Recommendation Letter from the Head of the Institution or Abbot of the current residing monastery. 
7. • Medical Certificate confirming a physical examination in a hospital in the applicant’s home country. 
8. • Photocopy of passport (Foreigner Applicants) or ID Card (Local Applicants) 

Application Procedure and Periods: 

1. • Application Deadline is February 1, 2026 (Sunday). 
2. • Entrance Examination Period is in March 2026. The entrance exam will consist of two components: Pāli and general knowledge of Buddhism, and will last 2 hours. 
3. • Start of programme: May 2026
4. • Length of programme: 1 calendar year
5. • Total credits required: 120
6. • Mode of attendance: Full-time 
7. • Mode of learning: On-campus 
8. • Fees: Free 

Courses Offered: 

1. 1. Library Administration 
2. 2. Basic Cataloguing 
3. 3. Applied Cataloguing 
4. 4. Library Classification System 
5. 5. Reference Works and Services 
6. 6. Library Automation 
7. 7. Facts about Ancient and Contemporary Libraries 
8. 8. Pāli and Buddhist Literature for Librarians 
9. 9. Manuscript Collections Management and Preservation, and Conservation 
10. 10. Submitting Term Paper & Viva 

Fees, Accommodation & Living

The University will cover all Tuition fees, Accommodation, and Food. But the students are expected to pay for:

1. • Registration fees
2. • Personal and travel expenses
3. • Library fees
4. • Photocopies and printings
5. • Wi-Fi Internet fees
6. • Graduation fees 

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Faculty Members and Teaching Staff 

1. • Oxford Sayadaw Ven. Prof. Dr. K. Dhammasāmi (Dhammācariya, MA and MPhil Kelaniya, DPhil Oxford); 
2. • Ven. Dr. Paññābhoga (Dhammācariya, MA Kelaniya, PhD Mahidol); 
3. • Ven. Paññātikkha (Dhammācariya, BA, MA Kelaniya & SSBU)
4. • Dr. Jotika Khur-Yern, Ph.D (London), Subject Librarian of School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) Library, London University
5. • Prof. Dr. Thein Shwe, Ph.D (YU), Head (Retd.) of the Department of Library and Information Studies, Yangon University
6. • Daw Mya Oo, M.A (YU), Director (Retd.) of National Library of Myanmar
7. • U Than Ohn, M.A (YU), Assistant Director (Retd.) of National Library of Myanmar
8. • U Khin Maung Swe, M.Sc (YU) Assistant Director (Retd.) of Historical Research Library
9. • Daw Myo, M.A(YU), Assoc. Prof., Department of Cultural Heritage Management, the National Arts and Culture University (Yangon)
10. • U Saw Nyi San, DLIS (YU), Librarian, Mahar Vihara Buddhist University
11. • U Htet Naing Lin, BA LIS (YU), PGDLIS (YU), PGDCS (Computer Science), M.Sc 1st Year (Computer Science)
    

Special Note: 

The University provides accommodation for overseas lay students but not guaranteed for local lay students.  

Important Notes: 

1. Your application must be completed with all required supporting documents and submitted before the deadline. Late submission will not be considered. 
2. Two options to submit your applications: 

1. • Email completed application forms to admission@ssbu.edu.mm or 
2. • Hand in completed application forms to our SSBU Academic Office in person. 

1. For enquiries, please contact us: (+95) 0812125674 or 09757715216