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| Motto: | The triumphant elite of the future DSA never surrender |
| Established | June 1 1957 in Pyin Oo Lwin |
| Religious affiliation: | Governmant |
| Principal: | Major General Own Maung |
| Location | Pyin Oo Lwin, Mandalay Division, Myanmar |
Defence Services Academy, Pyin Oo Lwin, (
), also known as DSA, is a university of cadets for the new generation in the Burma's military. It offers a degree in arts and science with a four year courses.
History
The Defense Services Academy was first established in the Ba Htoo military base near Yauksauk in Southern Shan State, Burma in 14 February 1955. The DSA, was moved its base into the British hill station of Pyin Oo Lwin in Mandalay Division in June 1957. As one of the most Burma's pretigious military academy, many male youngsters are interested to attend the academy for the aim of future career in the defence services. However, the power ranking opportunity is more impressive than the career line in the military, for the youngsters. Until its 49th intake in 2007, DSA does only permit to male applicants, though it seeks multi-ethnic groups to collaborate in the academy.
| Degree Offered | Duration of Study |
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| Bachelor of Arts | 3 Years |
| Bachelor of Science | 3 Years |
| Bachelor of Computer Science | 3 Years |
Alumi in Timeline
- General Maung Aye, army chief and second senior in SPDC, State Peace and Development Council of Myanmar - DSA 1st intake
- U Taung, Minister of Science and Technology - DSA 1st intake
- Lieutenant General Tun Kyi, former Trade Minister
- Major General Nyan Lin, a former SPDC member
- General Thura Shwe Mann, Joint Chief of Staff (Army, Navy and Air Force) and third senior in SPDC, State Peace and Development Council of Myanmar - DSA 11th intake
