The Royal University of Bhutan (RUB) is the premier institution of higher education in Bhutan, established in 2003 by Royal Charter. It was created to consolidate and coordinate the country’s existing tertiary institutions under a unified system to improve the quality and accessibility of higher education. RUB operates through a decentralized network of constituent and affiliated colleges located across Bhutan, offering a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in fields such as education, science, engineering, business, arts, and health sciences. Guided by Bhutan’s unique philosophy of Gross National Happiness, the university emphasizes holistic education that blends academic excellence with cultural and environmental awareness.