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Registration Deadline: 27th March, 2026
Gross National Happiness Summer Programme
Royal Thimphu College
12 RTC Credits (Equivalent to 120 notional learning hours)
4 weeks (3-week academic + 1 optional cultural)
The Gross National Happiness (GNH) Summer Programme+ at Royal Thimphu College offers an immersive, interdisciplinary learning experience that explores Bhutan's holistic development philosophy of Gross National Happiness, and a week of Cultural Apprenticeship. Over the course of four weeks (optional 4th week), participants will examine the practical applications of Buddhist principles and GNH values in shaping policy, business practices, and societal well-being. The programme combines academic rigour with hands-on learning, creating a unique opportunity to engage with Bhutan's cultural heritage and sustainable development practices.
The programme consists of five modules (two core and three electives), all interconnected through Buddhist philosophy and the central theme of GNH, and an optional week on the Bhutanese Cultural System. Each module requires 40 notional hours of learning leading to 12 RTC credits.
* Optional week
Core Modules
Core Modules
Elective Modules (Select 1 elective)
Bhutanese Cultural System
4 weeks (3-week academic programme + 1 optional cultural week)
1st July - 29th July 2026
Interactive lectures, case studies, group work, and field excursions led by practitioners, industry experts, and senior faculty with extensive experience.
Option 1 (3-week programme): USD $2,300
Option 2 (3-week + Cultural Apprenticeship): USD $3,100
inclusive of tuition, meals, and excursions
Nu. 101,200 (for the 3-week program)
inclusive of tuition, meals, and excursions
Your fee covers everything you need for an immersive experience: tuition, on-campus accommodation, all meals, and field trips.
10% off for registrations and payments completed by 9th January 2026
15% off the programme fee per student (not eligible for early bird discount)
Daily SDF waiver facilitated by RTC
Limited seats available • Registration closes 27th March, 2026
If cancelled by RTC: Full tuition fee refund, less any non-recoverable costs already incurred. Participants will be notified at least two weeks before the start date.
If cancelled by participant: 75% refund for cancellations before 30 May 2026. No refunds for cancellations after 30 May 2026.