Royal University of Bhutan · College of Science & Technology

Bachelor of Engineering in
Information Technology

A four-year, full-time engineering programme building competent IT professionals across programming, networking, security, AI, and modern software systems — implemented from July 2024.

Programme at a Glance
01 4 Years Duration
02 480 Total Credits
03 Full-Time Mode of Study
04 BE Degree Award
Course Structure

Curriculum & Modules

Eight semesters across four years — select any semester to explore its modules.

  • MAT101Calculus and Infinite Series12 credits
  • CTE205Operating Systems12 credits
  • DZG101Dzongkha12 credits
  • CPL101Introduction to Programming12 credits
  • ECD202Digital Electronics and Logic Design12 credits
  • CPL102Object-Oriented Programming12 credits
  • PHY101Engineering Physics-I12 credits
  • MAT110Discrete Mathematics12 credits
  • DIS101Database Systems12 credits
  • ACS101Academic Skills12 credits
  • CTE201Computer Organization & Architecture12 credits
  • CTE202Data Structures & Algorithms12 credits
  • MAT205Statistics & Theory of Probability12 credits
  • NWC201Computer Communication Networks12 credits
  • CTE203Human-Computer Interaction12 credits
  • CTE204Web Application Development12 credits
  • MAT206Computational Mathematics12 credits
  • CTE206Software Engineering12 credits
  • CTE207Artificial Intelligence12 credits
  • NWC202Introduction to the IoT12 credits
  • ITM301Professionalism and Ethics in IT12 credits
  • CTE308Mobile Application Development12 credits
  • CTE309Machine Learning12 credits
  • PRW301Introduction to Research12 credits
  • ITM302System Administration12 credits
  • DIS302Data Analytics12 credits
  • DIS303Cryptology12 credits
  • ELEC-IElective I (Advanced Routing / NLP / Digital Image Processing)12 credits
  • ITM304IT Project Management12 credits
  • EDP101Entrepreneurship12 credits
  • DIS404Advanced Database Systems12 credits
  • DIS405Information Security12 credits
  • CTE412Integrated Systems Technology12 credits
  • ELEC-IIElective II (Network Security / Adv. Sys Admin / Blockchain)12 credits
  • IRP401Industry Research Project Proposal12 credits
  • IRP402Industry Research Project48 credits
  • ONL401Online Courses12 credits
Eligibility

Admission Requirements

Entry is based on the Royal University of Bhutan admission policy.

  • Pass in the Bhutan Higher Secondary Education Certificate (BHSEC) or an equivalent Class XII qualification.
  • A minimum of 50% in each of Mathematics / Business Mathematics and English, plus a pass in Dzongkha.
  • Ability ratings: Mathematics – 5, English – 5, and any three other subjects rated at least 1.
  • Applicants without Dzongkha in Class XII must have passed Dzongkha in Class X, or take an RUB-administered proficiency test.
  • A 90% attendance requirement applies across all modules throughout the programme.
Where Graduates Go

Career Opportunities

Graduates pursue diverse roles locally and globally across Bhutan's growing digital economy.

01Software Engineer
02Full-Stack Web Developer
03Mobile App Developer
04Data Analyst
05Cybersecurity Analyst
06Cloud Engineer
07System Administrator
08DevOps Engineer
09Machine Learning Engineer
10Network Engineer
11Tech Startup Founder
12Solutions Architect