{"id":1853,"date":"2026-01-13T19:42:39","date_gmt":"2026-01-13T19:42:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/international-education\/?page_id=1853"},"modified":"2026-04-23T16:48:11","modified_gmt":"2026-04-23T16:48:11","slug":"smcm-api-in-bhutan","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/international-education\/asia-oceania\/smcm-api-in-bhutan\/","title":{"rendered":"SMCM-API in Bhutan"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pl-1853\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-1853-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-1853-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1853-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\"><strong>Program<\/strong> Overview<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-1853-1\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-1853-1-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1853-1-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"1\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-c67d20f9f743-1853\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2026\/01\/API-bhutan-thimphu-gold-statues-and-mountains-659809273-2048x1152-1-e1768333343291.jpg\" width=\"1048\" height=\"1152\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2026\/01\/API-bhutan-thimphu-gold-statues-and-mountains-659809273-2048x1152-1-e1768333343291.jpg 1048w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2026\/01\/API-bhutan-thimphu-gold-statues-and-mountains-659809273-2048x1152-1-e1768333343291-273x300.jpg 273w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2026\/01\/API-bhutan-thimphu-gold-statues-and-mountains-659809273-2048x1152-1-e1768333343291-932x1024.jpg 932w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2026\/01\/API-bhutan-thimphu-gold-statues-and-mountains-659809273-2048x1152-1-e1768333343291-768x844.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1048px) 100vw, 1048px\" alt=\"Golden statues of deities stand on a platform overlooking a range of green mountains under a clear blue sky.\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-1853-1-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1853-1-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child\" data-index=\"2\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h3 class=\"widget-title\">Pre-Requisites<\/h3>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<ul>\n<li>Minimum GPA: 2.5<\/li>\n<li>Judicial Check<\/li>\n<li>Academic Conduct Check<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-1853-1-1-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-last-child\" data-index=\"3\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h3 class=\"widget-title\">About the program<\/h3>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<ul>\n<li>Study in the Himalayas in the capital city of Thimphu, Bhutan<\/li>\n<li>Have the opportunity to conduct an internship along with your English-taught coursework<\/li>\n<li>Experience a country where the Gross National Happiness is an official measure of success!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-1853-1-2\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1853-1-2-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"4\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h3 class=\"widget-title\">Dates<\/h3>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<ul>\n<li>NOW OPEN! Spring 2027 Dates: Mid-February to late June<\/li>\n<li>SMCM <a href=\"https:\/\/smcm.via-trm.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Approval Application<\/a> Deadline: October 1st on Via TRM for Scholarship Consideration, October 15th<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/smcm.connect.apiabroad.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">API Admission<\/a> Deadline: EARLY! Apply by the admission deadline on API Abroad<\/li>\n<li>Estimated Fall Deadline: March 1, March 15<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-1853-2\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-1853-2-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1853-2-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-gold-buttons panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"5\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-gold-buttons so-widget-smcm-gold-buttons-default-d75171398898-1853\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><nav class=\"smcm-gold-buttons\"><ul><li><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"#about-the-program\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-info\"><\/i>About The Program<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-down smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"#locations\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-regular fa-map-location\"><\/i>Locations<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-down smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"#academics\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-book\"><\/i>Academics<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-down smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"#housing-and-meals\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-house-chimney\"><\/i>Housing and Meals<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-down smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"#student-life\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-person\"><\/i>Student Life<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-down smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"#important-links\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-exclamation\"><\/i>Important Links<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-down smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-1853-3\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div id=\"about-the-program\" class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-1853-3\" ><div id=\"pgc-1853-3-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1853-3-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"6\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\"><strong>About the Programs<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-1853-3-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-last-child\" data-index=\"7\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>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.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-1853-3-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1853-3-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"8\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-113ccd71f3e6-1853\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2026\/04\/TangoMonastery.jpg\" width=\"1620\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2026\/04\/TangoMonastery.jpg 1620w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2026\/04\/TangoMonastery-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2026\/04\/TangoMonastery-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2026\/04\/TangoMonastery-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2026\/04\/TangoMonastery-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2026\/04\/TangoMonastery-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1620px) 100vw, 1620px\" alt=\"A traditional Bhutanese monastery with white walls and ornate woodwork sits on a forested hillside, surrounded by smaller buildings and green mountains under a cloudy sky.\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-1853-4\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div id=\"locations\" class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-1853-4\" ><div id=\"pgc-1853-4-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1853-4-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"9\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\"><strong>Locations<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-1853-4-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-last-child\" data-index=\"10\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-1853-5\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-1853-5-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1853-5-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"11\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button red\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/ie\/ways-to-study-abroad\/course-equivalencies\/\">Course Equivalencies<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-1853-5-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1853-5-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"12\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button red\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/12uIbVWUDXLLTnwcsEFlFUDKD74vjglE8\/edit#gid=819782885\"target=\"_blank\">Study Abroad Budget<i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-up-right-from-square\" style=\"color: #e9e9e9;\"><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-1853-6\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div id=\"academics\" class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-1853-6\" ><div id=\"pgc-1853-6-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1853-6-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"13\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-113ccd71f3e6-1853\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2026\/04\/A_typical_Bhutanese_roof_design.jpg\" width=\"1224\" height=\"1632\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2026\/04\/A_typical_Bhutanese_roof_design.jpg 1224w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2026\/04\/A_typical_Bhutanese_roof_design-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2026\/04\/A_typical_Bhutanese_roof_design-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2026\/04\/A_typical_Bhutanese_roof_design-1152x1536.jpg 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1224px) 100vw, 1224px\" alt=\"\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-1853-6-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1853-6-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"14\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\"><strong>Academics<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-1853-6-1-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-last-child\" data-index=\"15\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>Students earn 12-15 US credits at Royal Thimphu College through the support of<a href=\"https:\/\/members.apiabroad.com\/st-marys-college-maryland\/\"> API Abroad<\/a>. 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.\u00a0 Connect with the Office of International Education to learn more!<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-1853-7\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div id=\"housing-and-meals\" class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-1853-7\" ><div id=\"pgc-1853-7-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1853-7-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"16\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\"><strong>Housing<\/strong> and Meals <\/h2><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-1853-7-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-last-child\" data-index=\"17\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>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.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-1853-8\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-1853-8-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1853-8-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-accordion panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"18\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-accordion so-widget-smcm-accordion-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-accordion  navy\"><div class=\"title-container\"><h3>Grading System<\/h3><i class=\"fa-solid fa-plus open-close\" ><\/i><\/div><div class=\"smcm-accordion-content\"> <div class=\"smcm-ac-content-wrapper\"><p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table class=\"three-column-table\" style=\"height: 538px;\" width=\"284\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th>Grade<\/th>\n<th>US Grade<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>85% and above<\/td>\n<td>A+<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>80- 84.9%<\/td>\n<td>A<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>70-79.9%<\/td>\n<td>B+<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>65-69.9%<\/td>\n<td>B<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>60-64.9%<\/td>\n<td>C+<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>55-59.9%<\/td>\n<td>C<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>50-54.9%<\/td>\n<td>D<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Below 49.9%<\/td>\n<td>F<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong> Most courses in <a href=\"https:\/\/apiabroad.com\/project\/program-accreditations-transfer-credits\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Thimphu at Royal Thimphu College (RTC)<\/a> are worth 12 RTC credits.<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Students will receive a Royal Thimphu College transcript.<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>1 RTC credit equals 10 hours of study (consisting equally of in-class contact hours and self-study hours).<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>This equates to a total of 120 hours per course, and 60 in-class contact hours, or 4 U.S. semester credits.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-1853-9\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div id=\"important-links\" class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-1853-9\" ><div id=\"pgc-1853-9-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1853-9-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"19\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\"><strong>Important<\/strong> Links<\/h2><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-1853-9-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button\" data-index=\"20\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button navy\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\" href=\"https:\/\/members.apiabroad.com\/st-marys-college-maryland\/\"target=\"_blank\">API-SMCM Program Page<i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-up-right-from-square\" style=\"color: #e9e9e9;\"><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-1853-9-0-2\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button panel-last-child\" data-index=\"21\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button navy\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/ie\/ways-to-study-abroad\/transfer-credit-policy\/\">Transfer Credit Policy<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-1853-9-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1853-9-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"22\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-113ccd71f3e6-1853\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2026\/04\/Roadside_shops_north_of_Thimphu.jpg\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2026\/04\/Roadside_shops_north_of_Thimphu.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2026\/04\/Roadside_shops_north_of_Thimphu-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2026\/04\/Roadside_shops_north_of_Thimphu-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2026\/04\/Roadside_shops_north_of_Thimphu-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2026\/04\/Roadside_shops_north_of_Thimphu-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2026\/04\/Roadside_shops_north_of_Thimphu-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" alt=\"\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Minimum GPA: 2.5 Judicial Check Academic Conduct Check 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! NOW OPEN! 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