Rector is the head of YAU. There are two Pro-Rectors (Academic and Administrative) who are supporting the rector with university affairs. There are over 600 academic and non-academic staff in YAU. The affairs of outreached campuses are administered by the Principals under the control of Rector and Pro-Rectors. The supervision of YAU, its policies and affairs are carried out by the Academic and Administrative bodies of the University. All actions of these bodies are subjected to the final approval of the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation, and Ministry of Education, the Central Academic Council and the Central Administrative Council of the Universities and Colleges of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar.