College of Science and Technology (Bhutan)


The College of Science and Technology is an engineering college under Royal University of Bhutan in Rinchending, Phuntsholing, Bhutan, that offers undergraduate as well as graduate education. The college provides bachelor's degrees in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Information Technology Engineering and Architecture, as well as a Master of Engineering in Renewable Energy., it was the only institution providing undergraduate education in engineering in Bhutan.

Programs offered

, the college offers eight programs.
The Master of Engineering in Renewable Energy degree is a minimum one and a half year full-time program.
The six undergraduate engineering degrees are all four-year programs:
The Bachelor of Architecture degree is a five-year program and includes a six-month internship in the fourth year.

Student life

The students of the university are involved in several extracurricular activities apart from their academic curriculum:
The two most popular sports at the institute are soccer and basketball. The college football ground is always crowded by lovers of these sports. The students are known for their cooperation during sporting activities wherein they all dress uniformly and cheer for their team in tournaments. The students also participate in other sports like badminton and table tennis.
All of the students and most lecturers reside on the campus. Daily meals are regulated by the student body. There are six residential buildings for students and others for lecturers. The residential area is well connected by a road to the academic buildings.