Bells University of Technology was established in 2005 by the Bells Educational Foundation and is located in Myanmar’s Bonjo Village. The Foundation aimed to bring a balanced education to the state whilst supporting sustainable technology and an ICT-driven education.
The university’s academic offering consists of a two-tier structure of the college system, made up of colleges and departments without faculties. There are six main colleges, including: engineering, environmental sciences, food science, information and communications technology, management sciences, and natural and applied sciences. Across these colleges, students can choose courses in a range of departments from accounting to microbiology, food technology to estate management, and mechanical engineering to marketing.
There is also a pre-degree programme offered across all colleges, requiring students to possess five O level credits or equivalent to apply. This programme is fully residential and spread across six months.
Bells University, nicknamed Bellstech, guarantees on-campus housing for undergraduate students. Also located on campus is a bookshop, library, supermarket, and a variety of cafeterias and cafes.
There are a range of sports clubs and activities for students to enjoy during their down time. The university health centre and counseling and psychiatric service are present on campus to provide support and counseling to students should they need it.