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Pre-Requisites
- Minimum GPA: 2.5
- Judicial Check
- Academic Conduct Check
About the program
- Study in the Himalayas in the capital city of Thimphu, Bhutan
- Have the opportunity to conduct an internship along with your English-taught coursework
- Experience a country where the Gross National Happiness is an official measure of success!
Dates
- NOW OPEN! Spring 2027 Dates: Mid-February to late June
- SMCM Approval Application Deadline: October 1st on Via TRM for Scholarship Consideration, October 15th
- API Admission Deadline: EARLY! Apply by the admission deadline on API Abroad
- Estimated Fall Deadline: March 1, March 15
About the Programs
Are you looking to study the environment, sciences, business, anthropology, or more, in a peaceful and off-the-beaten-path location? This program in Bhutan might be perfect for you! Students enroll at the Royal Thimphu College in the capital city of Bhutan to take English-taught courses while experiencing the beauty of the Himalayas.
Locations
Studying in Bhutan offers students a unique perspective on South Asia, tucked in this country which has a population of less than a million people between China and India. Royal Thimphu College is located alongside Thimphu, the capital city of the kingdom of Bhutan.
This campus is nestled in the breathtaking Himalayas, in a country known for its natural beauty and Buddhist temples. Statues and prayer flags pepper the landscape, which students will be able to explore with included program excursions such as the Bumthang, Phobjikha and Wangdue: Spinning Yarns from the Heartland trip and the Punakha: Blossoms, Breezes, and Bold Rapids trip.
Academics
Students earn 12-15 US credits at Royal Thimphu College through the support of API Abroad. This program has a variety of ENST-approved courses focused on topics such as biodiversity conservation, energy resources management, environmental ethics, and more. However, it is also a strong option for students of other sciences, social sciences, business, and more. Anthropology students may be tempted to study the Anthropology of the Himalayas or Religion and Rituals, while ECON students might want to take a Bhutanese Economy and Social Capital course. Connect with the Office of International Education to learn more!
Students also have the option to complete a for-credit internship as one of their courses, from a variety of customized placements on or off-campus in Thimphu, such as teaching English to monks in a Buddhist monastery to assisting an NGO with environmental conservation.
Housing and Meals
Students on the Bhutan program live alongside the vibrant community of close-knit local and international students at Royal Thimphu College and have access to the university facilities, such as the IT labs, library, canteen, gym, athletic field, and more. Some meals are included in the dining plan for all residential students.
Grading System
| Grade | US Grade |
|---|---|
| 85% and above | A+ |
| 80- 84.9% | A |
| 70-79.9% | B+ |
| 65-69.9% | B |
| 60-64.9% | C+ |
| 55-59.9% | C |
| 50-54.9% | D |
| Below 49.9% | F |
Most courses in Thimphu at Royal Thimphu College (RTC) are worth 12 RTC credits.
Students will receive a Royal Thimphu College transcript.
1 RTC credit equals 10 hours of study (consisting equally of in-class contact hours and self-study hours).
This equates to a total of 120 hours per course, and 60 in-class contact hours, or 4 U.S. semester credits.
