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The School for Field Studies (SFS) Bhutan - Forests in the Land of the Thunder Dragon (Summer I) (Outgoing Program) Print  Save  Share
  • Locations: Paro, Bhutan
  • Program Terms: Summer
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: The School for Field Studies (SFS) 
  • Restrictions: WVU applicants only
Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Summer 2026 04/01/2026
** 		Rolling Admission 06/01/2026 07/16/2026

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Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Language of Instruction: English Minimum GPA: 2.5
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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