Verifying Bhutanese University Degrees: DAHE Guide

Bhutan's higher education system

Bhutan's higher education is overseen by the Department of Adult and Higher Education (DAHE) under the Ministry of Education. Bhutan has the Royal University of Bhutan (RUB) as its national university, comprising several constituent colleges across the country, including Sherubtse College (the oldest), College of Science and Technology, and Jigme Namgyel Engineering College. Bhutan also has the Khesar Gyalpo University of Medical Sciences of Bhutan.

Verification steps

1. Check DAHE recognition — Verify the institution is recognized. VerifyED includes recognized Bhutanese institutions.
2. Contact the institution — RUB constituent colleges maintain registrar offices.
3. DAHE verification — DAHE can verify degree authenticity.
4. Document authentication — Documents may need authentication through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Key considerations

• RUB — The Royal University of Bhutan is the primary higher education institution.
• English-language credentials — Bhutan's higher education operates primarily in English.
• Indian partnerships — Many Bhutanese students study in India, and Indian qualifications are widely recognized in Bhutan.