(26 Apr 2023) The military takeover in Myanmar in 2021 has dramatically disrupted education systems, leaving many university students and prospective students with little choice but to put a hold on their studies, raising concerns from educators about the future of the country’s learners.
According to a survey, about 1 million students were enrolled in state-run universities before the military takeover. Now, it is estimated that number has dropped by more than 70%.
Many students who boycotted the regime’s education system are engaged in online alternative education while others have dropped out to work, and others are simply idle.
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