About the Academy
The Defence Services Technological Academy (DSTA), established in 1993 in Pyin Oo Lwin, is Myanmar's premier technological military academy. It specializes in engineering education for future Armed Forces technical officers. DSTA offers Bachelor of Engineering degrees in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Computer, and Electronics Engineering.
The academy provides rigorous 5-year programs combining military training with advanced technical education. Graduates are commissioned as technical officers in the Myanmar Armed Forces, serving in engineering and technology leadership roles.
Why Choose DSTA?
Premier Tech Military Academy
Myanmar's top engineering institution for military cadets since 1993
Engineering Excellence
Bachelor of Engineering degrees in 5 technical disciplines
Technical Officer Training
Prepares engineering leaders for Armed Forces technical corps
Advanced Engineering Focus
Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Computer & Electronics Engineering
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Academic Programs
Bachelor of Engineering programs offered to officer cadets
Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor of EngineeringCore engineering discipline focusing on mechanical systems, thermodynamics, and manufacturing technology for military applications.
Electrical Power Engineering
Bachelor of EngineeringPower systems, electrical machines, and control systems engineering for military power infrastructure and defense technology.
Civil Engineering
Bachelor of EngineeringStructural engineering, construction management, and military infrastructure development for defense facilities.
Computer Engineering
Bachelor of EngineeringComputer systems, software engineering, and network technology for military IT and defense communications.
Electronics Engineering
Bachelor of EngineeringElectronics circuits, communications systems, and radar technology for defense electronics and C4ISR systems.
DSTA Research & Development
Defense engineering technology initiatives
Defense Engineering Technology Conference
DSTA hosts annual conferences showcasing military engineering research in electronics, communications, and mechanical systems.
27th Intake Engineering Graduates
Commissioning ceremony for 27th intake engineering cadets across Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Computer, and Electronics programs.
Defense Engineering R&D
Military technology development in radar systems, C4ISR, defense electronics, and military infrastructure engineering (details classified).
Technical Officer Development Program
5-year integrated military-engineering training producing technical officers for Armed Forces engineering corps.
Cadet Life at DSTA
Engineering military academy in scenic Pyin Oo Lwin
Cadet Training
Beast Barracks (Year 1), Cadet Field Training (Year 2), daily parades, Anawrahta & Bayinnaung battalions.
Engineering Facilities
Electronics labs, computer engineering workshops, mechanical testing facilities, power systems labs.
Engineering Ceremonies
27th Intake Convocation (2025), commissioning parades, technical officer graduations.
Cadet Voices
"Rigorous 5-year engineering-military training builds technical leaders for national defense."
"From Beast Barracks to commissioning as technical lieutenant - DSTA transforms engineers into officers."
Career Opportunities
Engineering officer career paths
Army Engineering Officer
Commissioned as Lieutenant in Myanmar Army Engineering Corps with technical command responsibilities.
Military officer pay scaleNavy Engineering Officer
Commissioned as Sub-Lieutenant in Myanmar Navy serving on warships with engineering responsibilities.
Military officer pay scaleAir Force Engineering Officer
Commissioned as Lieutenant in Myanmar Air Force with aircraft systems and technical roles.
Military officer pay scaleSenior Engineering Command
Progression to Major, Lt Colonel, Colonel, and General officer ranks in technical branches.
Rank-based military payReady to Become a DSTA Engineering Cadet?
Start your journey to become a commissioned Engineering Officer