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Royal University of Bhutan

University, Graduate school in Thimphu, Bhutan

The Royal University of Bhutan (RUB) was established on 2 June 2003 by Royal Decree to provide tertiary education in Bhutan, bringing the country's previously independent tertiary institutions together in a federated system. It comprises nine constituent colleges and two affiliated private colleges, each with academic autonomy under shared governance and quality assurance. The Office of the Vice Chancellor is in Lower Motithang, Thimphu.

Programmes are delivered by the colleges and cover education, business, science, technology, engineering, the humanities and the social sciences. Examples include:

  • Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Political Science
  • Bachelor of Science in Data Science and Data Analytics
  • Bachelor of Science in Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry or Life Science
  • Bachelor of Education programmes for secondary school teachers
  • Postgraduate diplomas in Education and in Contemplative Counselling Psychology
  • Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education

Admission is through an annual online application in which applicants log in with their Class XII index number and Bhutanese citizenship ID (CID). They first apply for Government Scholarship places and may then apply for self-funding places, and selection follows a merit ranking. Seats, entry requirements and fees vary by college.

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Programmes

Undergraduate programmes listed by the university include:

  • Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Political Science (full time, 3 years)
  • Bachelor of Science in Data Science and Data Analytics (4 years)
  • Bachelor in Digital Communication and Project Management
  • Bachelor of Science in Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry and Life Science
  • Bachelor of Education in Secondary Science (Physics and Mathematics; Biology and Chemistry)
  • Bachelor of Education in Information Technology (Secondary)
  • Bachelor of Education in Secondary Arts (English–Geography; English–History)

Graduate programmes

  • Postgraduate Diploma in Contemplative Counselling Psychology (1 year)
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Education, a teacher-education programme for graduates
  • Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education for lecturers and academic staff (part time, 6 months)

Admission

Admission to RUB colleges takes place once a year through an online system. Applicants log in with their date of birth, Class XII index number and citizenship ID (CID) number, after reading the Instructions to Applicants.

  • First, an application for Government Scholarship places in eligible programmes
  • Then, optionally, an application for self-funding places
  • Selection by merit ranking, which applicants can check online

Entry requirements, seats and fees differ by college and programme; the university refers applicants to each college's website for details.

Subjects taught

  • Business
    • Management
  • Education
    • Education
  • Health
    • Medicine
    • Health Occupations
  • Philology, Languages, Literature
    • Modern Languages