Royal Thimphu College
Royal Thimphu College (RTC), Bhutan's first private college, offers general degree programs under the auspices of the Royal University of Bhutan. Our objective is to contribute to educational excellence in Bhutan and to become an institute of international repute attracting outstanding students from Bhutan and abroad. The College aims to provide the best possible education to its students, while keeping fees affordable and competitive with those in the region.
The RTC campus, covering an area of 25 acres in Ngabiphu, offers a secluded and peaceful natural environment for study. At the same time, it is only a 15 - 20 minute drive from the capital city, Thimphu, which offers sports, leisure and cultural attractions as well as the potential for student internships and field trips.
RTC faculty staff hail from seven different countries. Together they provide diverse and innovative teaching methods and offer students an international perspective on their studies. All of our lecturers are well qualified and dedicated to providing the best possible education for RTC students.
RTC's Second Student Government Elections, 26th August, 2010
RTC has a student government designed to represent the interests of the students and to enrich campus life by taking significant responsibility for the planning of campus activities. On 26th of August, 2010 the college successfully held an election for the new student government office holders for this academic year.
The campaigns organized by the nominees paid off well when 476 students out of the RTC student body of roughly 600 voted for the posts of Student Government President, Secretary, Treasurer as well as 10 other positions including student services coordinator, day scholar representative, first year representative and the like. The level of interest and enthusiasm demonstrated by the students when choosing their representatives indicated their advancement towards becoming responsible citizens in our new democracy.
First Annual Prize Awards Function Held at the RTC
On Friday, August 27, 2010 the Royal Thimphu College held its first annual prize awards function. It was indeed a proud moment. The ceremony started with the welcome address by the Dean which was followed by an annual report presented by the Director.
The Director noted that the acknowledgement of student achievement reflected in awards and certificates would help the students find a path in life that makes satisfying and productive use of their strengths in the years after they have left RTC, so that they will be able to look back at their years at the college and conclude that RTC was truly able to give them the kind of inspiring education they deserve.
Academic partnership between Royal Thimphu College and Wheaton College.
Consistent with its goal of "Inspiring Education in Bhutan", RTC signed an academic partnership agreement with Wheaton College of Massachusetts, USA on 1st Dec, 2009. The RTC/Wheaton agreement calls for a continuing partnership for the mutual benefit and development of students and faculty at both colleges.
Students of Environmental Studies visit Lingmuteychu Watershed
Royal Thimphu College’s BA Eco-EVS / Eng-EVS students visited the Lingmuteychu watershed in Wangdiphodrang on 5th June 2010, as part of project work for the Natural Resources section of their course. The 39 students were accompanied by their module tutor, Mr GP Sharma. The aim of the trip was to get a better understanding of the practical aspects of freshwater ecology management and was felt that Lingmuteychu would be an ideal place to do so. The visit aptly coincided with World Environment Day.
RTC initiates Blood Donation Campaign
The student government of the RTC on 21 May, 2010 initiated and organized a blood donation campaign here at its Ngabiphu campus. Dr. Maruk form JDWNRH along with her technical team was here at the RTC campaign to conduct the blood donation.
RTC Sports Day.
One of the missions of the Royal Thimphu College is to help our students become well-rounded, responsible citizens. In such a quest, sports can play an important role. In line with our emphasis on providing an environment that is conducive to wholesome education, the college organized its first Sports Day on Saturday, 15 May 2010 at the RTC sports ground.
Vice Chancellor of RUB visits RTC.
On 9th April, 2010, Dasho Pema Thinley, Vice Chancellor of the Royal University of Bhutan, accompanied by several other high-level officials, visited the RTC campus for the formal signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between RTC and RUB. The MOU builds on RTC’s prior agreements with RUB, emphasizing collaboration for mutual benefit, sharing of educational resources and expertise, and support of learners generally in Bhutan.