On the land which used
to be once filled with lush green paddy fields, today, stands the oldest
college in Bhutan.
Located in Kanglung in the district of
Trashigang in the eastern Bhutan, Sherubtse is one the largest colleges in the
Royal University of Bhutan.
The name sherubtse
literally translates to “The Peak of Learning.” For many decades, Sherubtse
College has been home to many of the eminent figures in our country. It has
nurtured notable alumni such as Lyonpo Damchoe Dorji (foreign minister), Lyonpo
Sonam Kinga (speaker of national council), Thakur.S.Powdrel (former
communication minister) and many more.
Enveloped by the basic
infrastructure, the sight of sprawling lush golden-green hedges, varieties of
beautiful flowers and its environment providing a rural flavor, the college is
an ideal place for learning.
Founded in 1966 by a
group of Jesuits under the leadership of father William Mackey, Sherubtse
College is the first accredited college in Bhutan. The college was established
as a public school in 1968and became the junior college in 1976. It became a
constituent college of the royal university of Bhutan in 2003.
Sherubtse College is a
multidisciplinary institution and offers a wide range of undergraduate
programmes in the field of arts, humanities, social science, physical and
biological sciences. The programmes are taught by qualified and committed local
and international faculties.
The college has an active
research culture which offers a unique learning opportunity for local as well
as international faculties and students. It also continually promotes research
and innovation through the college annual research fund.
