Student city guide
Study in Thimphu
This guide explains student life in Thimphu, Bhutan, including an estimated monthly student budget of $117, Thimphu features a subtropical highland climate with warm, temperate summers and dry, cool winters., Student Visa guidance, 1 universities. Explore verified details for Bhutan below.

Student living overview
- Estimated monthly total
- $117
- Climate
- Thimphu features a subtropical highland climate with warm, temperate summers and dry, cool winters.
- Safety score
- 85/100
- English friendliness
- 80%
- Student visa
- Student Visa
- Work while studying
- International students are generally not permitted to work while studying in Bhutan.
Estimated monthly costs in USD
- Rent$55
- Food$62
Rent is for adouble room in the Royal Thimphu College student residence.
Costs are estimates and should be verified before making financial decisions.
Potential advantages
- Unique cultural and spiritual environment guided by the philosophy of Gross National Happiness.
- Extremely safe and peaceful city with very low crime rates.
- Pristine natural surroundings and excellent air quality.
- English is widely spoken and serves as the medium of instruction in higher education.
Considerations
- Limited nightlife, shopping, and modern entertainment options.
- Strict government regulations and complex visa policies for foreigners.
- Geographically isolated with limited international flight connections.
Student housing in Thimphu
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