Bhutan is hosting an International Education Fair in the capital Thimphu

For the first time, Bhutan is hosting an International Education Fair in the capital Thimphu.

Fifty two Universities from India, Thailand, the Philippines, Malaysia, Australia and the United States of America are participating in the fair, offering a wide range of courses.

Organised by the Bhutan Chamber of Commerce and Industry in association with A Fair Exhibition Media, an Indian company, the fair is attracting a large number of students and parents looking for universities and colleges to enroll in. Most of the visitors are from Thimphu and the neighbouring districts but many have come from as far as Trashigang or Trashiyangtse.

Karsang Ugyen had come all the way from Trashiyangtse, travelling by bus for three days to the capital, to attend the fair. He secured 59 percent in the class XII examinations. There is no way he will qualify for admission in a government college. His only option is to pursue further studies at his own expense. That means looking for a college in India or elsewhere.

Ugyen did not come alone. He came with a group of friends, all looking for an affordable college.

The fair is a good opportunity for them. They don’t have to travel to outside Bhutan to look for a college at huge expense. And more importantly, they can saunter from stall to stall to choose and select from a great variety of courses and colleges in various countries.

The fair ends tomorrow.

Source: BBS