Background History
The University for the Development of the National Races of the Union was founded as the Academy for the Development of the National Groups (ADNG) on 20th October 1964. For the sake of promoting socio-economic development of the national youths from border area, it was opened at the house of Educational Minister and at the office of commander, on the “Kyei Hpaya Gyi” Road, Aye Mya Waddy Qr, Sagaing.
Then it was moved to the current location, Ywathitgyi village, Sagaing on 14th August 1968. The ADNG offered Primary Assistant Teacher Course and Exceptional Primary Assistant Teacher Course, and trained the national youths not only to become qualified teachers but also to become young regional leaders. With the great aim of nurturing the national youths to become good educational personnel who will attempt for the development and the Union Spirit of the nationalities, the ADNG was upgraded to the University for the Development of the National Races of the Union (UDNR) by State Law and Order Restoration Council Law No.9/91 on 10th May 1991.
During the period of the Academy for the Development of the National Groups (ADNG), from 20-10-1964 to 31-10-1998, it was implemented by the Ministry of Education, from 1-11-1988 to 9-5-2012 central committee for selection of trainees (Now the Union Civil Service Board) and the University for the Development of the National Races of the Union has been under the management of the Ministry of Border Affairs since April 1, 2012. There are (187) officials, 364 staff members totally 551 members are serving at UDNR according to the constitution.
Location
The University for the Development of the National Races ofor the union is located in Ywa Thit Gyi, San Pya Village about 4 miles from south of NatkhaRine Village on the Mandalay- Sagaing-Monywa Road, 22 miles from Sagaing and the land area is about 393.9 acres.
Vision
- To turn out the efficient teachers-cum-community leaders capable of building and safeguarding the peaceful modern developed nation.
Mission
- The mission of the university is to conduct specially-designed programmes for offering training in teacher education plus leadership and management to the national youths, enabling them to fulfill the objectives of the university.
Our Logo and Motto
The name of the University, University for the Development of the National Races of the Union, encompasses its main aim- to bring about the development of the national races of the Union. And development and prosperity of the nation depends chiefly on its national unity. This belief leads to the adoption of the University’s Motto “ Unity is Strength”.
Type of Courses
A. Previous Course Programmes
The following courses are offered previously
- Certificate in Teacher Education Course (three academic years)
- Special Primary Assistant Teachership Training Course (one academic year, occasional programme)
- Junior Assistant Teachership Training Course (one academic year)
- Diploma in Teacher Education Course (one academic year)
- Bachelor of Education Degree (Bridge) Course (two academic year)
- Bachelor of Education Degree Course (four academic years)
- Postgraduate Bachelor of Education Degree Course (one academic year)
- Master of Philosophy (Education Degree) Course (one academic year)
- Master of Education Qualifying Course (one academic year)
- Master of Education Degree Course ( two academic year)
From 1964 to 2012, the UDNR turned out 12,493 graduates representing 92 ethnic minorities.
B. Current Course Programmes
The following courses are offered currently
- Master of Education Degree Course (two academic year)
- Bachelor of Education Degree Course (five academic year)
- Certificate in Teacher Education Course (three academic years)
Offering Degrees
The types of courses offered by UDNR, the duration of the courses, the degree and certificates awarded as follows:
| No | Name of the Course | Duration of the Course | Degree |
| 1 | Master of Education (M.Ed) | 2 years | M.Ed |
| 2 | Bachelor of Education (B. Ed) | 5 years | B.Ed |
Former Principal and Rectors
The following are the principals who served during the the Academy for the Development of the National Groups (A D N G):
A. Major Tun Myat, Director, (ADNG) (20-10-1964) to (14-1-1968)
B. Major Than Shwe, Director, (ADNG) (15-1-1968) to (3-8-1973)
C. U Tin Mg, Director, (ADNG) (27-12-1973) to (31-1-1977)
D. U Than Shwe, Director, (ADNG) (23-8-1977) to (28-2-1981) (Second Time)
E. Major Ohn Kyaw, Principal, (ADNG) (1-3-1981) to (30-12-1988)
F. Lieutenant Colonel Aye Thwin, Principal, (ADNG) (3-1-1989) to (15-5-1991)
The following are the Rectors who served during the university for the Development of the National Races of the Union:
A. Lieutenant colonel Aye Thwin, Rector, (U.D.N.R) (16-5-1991) to (23-7-1998)
B. Colonel Zaw Min Thein, (U.D.N.R) (24-7-1998) to (3-6-2012)
C. U Soe Tint, Rector, (U.D.N.R) (1-9-2012) to (30-7-2015)
D. U Mya Win, Rector, (U.D.N,R) (1-4-2016 -2021)
Rector and Pro-Rectors
Graduate List
List of courses that were opened and post-graduates (1964-2020 march)
| No. | Courses | Batch | Duration | No. of post graduates | Remark |
| 1. | Master of Education (M Ed ) | 1-18 | 1994- 2020 | 131 | In-service |
| 2. | Master of Philosophy (Education) | 1-9 | 1992-2002 | 35 | In-service |
| 3. | One- Year – Bachalor of Education Degree course | 1-21 | 1991-2012 | 1050 | In-service |
| 4. | Two – Year - BEd Degree course (Bridge) | 1-7 | 2004-2012 | 443 | In-service |
| 5. | Four – Year – BEd Degree course | 36-43 | 2001-2012 | 1961 | Pre-service |
| 6. | Five – Year – BEd Degree course | 1-3 | 2012-2019 | 655 | Pre-service |
| 7. | Diploma in Teachership Course (Education) | 1-10 | 2002- 2020 | 932 | In-service |
| 8. | Junior Assistant Teachership Course | 1-21 | 1991-2012 | 956 | In-service |
| 9. | Special Primary Teachership Course | 1-6 | 1990-1996 | 461 | Pre-service |
| 10. | Primary Assistant Teachership Course | 1-45 | 1964-2016 | 7162 | Pre-service |
| Total | 13786 |
List of courses that were opened and post-graduates (1964-2020 March)
University for the Development of the National Races of the Union
List of Post Graduates for Four-Year BEd Degree Course
No . of Batch | Male | Female | Total | Remark |
| 36 | 82 | 172 | 254 | |
| 37 | 92 | 160 | 252 | |
| 38 | 110 | 145 | 255 | |
| 39 | 93 | 158 | 251 | |
| 40 | 86 | 142 | 228 | |
| 41 | 85 | 153 | 238 | |
| 42 | 102 | 135 | 237 | |
| 43 | 99 | 147 | 246 | |
| Total | 749 | 1212 | 1961 |