Overview

The Agriculture programme from Royal University of Bhutan is designed with double exit and double entry possibilities. The first two years of the programme is skill based, and prepares students to exit with a two year Diploma certificate.

On completion of the first two years, those students capable of and wishing to pursue Bachelors programme will continue further for two more years and exit with Bachelor degree. Diploma graduates who have worked and gathered at least two years of field experience and wishing to enhance their profession career have the possibility to enter at the beginning of year 3 to obtain a Bachelor degree.

Objectives

The main aim of the Diploma and BSc Agriculture programme is to contribute to the socioeconomic development by creating a larger critical mass of qualified professionals in the field of agriculture and to advance the country’s intellectual and academic environment. Graduates are equipped with knowledge and skills to enhance food production, food security, and manage agriculture programmes that contribute to the sustainable socioeconomic development of a nation.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Soil Nutrient Management
Fundamentals of Horticulture
Fundamentals of Plant Protection
Soil Science
Fundamental of Agronomy & Farm Machinery
Plant Protection

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-07-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-05 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Thimphu, Bhutan

Disciplines

Agriculture

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Diploma Mark sheet (Original) for B.Sc AG, AS, FO &FST
Diploma Certificate (Original) for B.Sc AG, AS, FO &FST
Citizenship Identity Card/Passport
Registration fee of Nu.1000

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

95350 BTN / year

≈ 95350 BTN / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

95350 BTN / year

≈ 95350 BTN / year

Living costs

Thimphu

Bhutan

3750 - 7500 BTN / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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