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  • Locations: Jakar, Bhutan; Thimphu, Bhutan
  • Program Terms: Summer
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  • Program Sponsor: The School for Field Studies (SFS) 
  • Restrictions: UNT applicants only
Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Summer 2026 03/15/2026 ** Rolling Admission 06/01/2026 07/12/2026

** Indicates rolling admission application process. Applicants will be immediately notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete Pre-Departure / Post-Decision Phase materials prior to the term's application deadline.
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Click here for a definition of this term Academic Level: Undergraduate Program Type: Affiliated
Click here for a definition of this term UGRAD Credit Hours: 6 Transfer hours Click here for a definition of this term Minimum GPA Requirement: 2.5
Click here for a definition of this term Housing Options: On-campus residence hall Click here for a definition of this term Classification: Freshman, Junior, Other, Senior, Sophomore
Minimum Age Requirement: 18 years of age by the time of departure Click here for a definition of this term Fields of Study: Anthropology, Biology, Economics, Environmental Studies, Geography, Hospitality Management, International Studies, Religion Studies, Sociology, Zoology
Click here for a definition of this term Language of Instruction: English Program Contact in SAO: Mr. Dave Kilough (David.Kilough@unt.edu)
Program Description:

SFS BHUTAN: FORESTS IN THE LAND OF THE THUNDER DRAGON (SUMMER I)

Bhutan
PROGRAM DETAILS

Term | Summer Session 1

Credits | 6 semester-hour credits

Prerequisites | No course prerequisites | 2.5 GPA | 18 years of age

Application Deadline | April 1st. Early applicants encouraged!

Financial Aid | All accepted students can apply for need-based scholarships, grants, and loans.


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OVERVIEW
 
Explore the rich biodiversity, forests, culture, and dramatic mountain views of the Bhutanese Himalayas. Spend six weeks studying issues of conservation, forest management, and development, visiting ancient shrines, and surveying big cats and forests in one of the most fascinating countries in the world. Students meet our staff in Bangkok two days before the program starts to explore the city and to ensure travel to Bhutan on the same flight. 

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHT
 
→ Trek across forested ridges and high mountain passes, visit remote villages and monasteries, and camp under the stars. 
 
→ Assess Himalayan Forest biodiversity utilizing camera traps, dendrometry assessments, bird counts, and more. 
 
→ Experience Bhutanese traditions and modern lifestyles during a short homestay with a nearby family.
 
LOCATION

SFS students live and study at the Center for Himalayan Environment and Development Studies. The Center is located at one end of the stunning Paro Valley, at the base of a towering ridgeline dotted with Buddhist monasteries. The campus is a small cluster of buildings designed in the traditional Bhutanese architecture. A pleasant 15-minute walk brings you to Paro Town's markets, shops, and cultural events.

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