SFS Bhutan: Forests in the Land of the Thunder Dragon
Program Overview
Spend your summer in Bhutan, where deep cultural and spiritual reverence for life has aided in the preservation of the country’s tigers, snow leopards, and other wild cats. Deploy camera traps and use radio telemetry and other field techniques to study these elusive creatures firsthand. Learn how innovative conservation strategies can help ensure their survival in a changing world.
SFS students live and study at the Center for Himalayan Environment and Development Studies. The Center is 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 traditional Bhutanese architecture. A pleasant 15-minute walk brings you to the markets, shops, and cultural events of Paro Town.
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Program Highlights
What's Included
Quick Details
- Summer
- Animal Science
- Asian Studies
- Biology
- Conservation & Preservation
- Culture
- Development Studies
- Ecology
- Economics
- Environmental Studies
- Ethnic Studies
- Foreign Language
- Forestry
- Geography
- Government
- Humanities
- Liberal Arts
- Natural Sciences
- Philosophy
- Religious Studies
- Science
- Social Sciences
- Statistics
- Sustainable Development
- Travel & Tourism
- Zoology & Wildlife Sciences
Updated Mar 12, 2026
Program Details
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Locations
- Paro, Bhutan
Fields & Subjects
- Asian Studies
- Biology
- Ecology
- Economics
- Environmental Studies
- Forestry
- Humanities
- Liberal Arts
- Philosophy
- Religious Studies
- Social Sciences
- Statistics
- Zoology & Wildlife Sciences
- Geography
- Development Studies
- Culture
- Travel & Tourism
- Sustainable Development
- Ethnic Studies
- Conservation & Preservation
- Foreign Language
- Government
- Natural Sciences
- Animal Science
- Science
Available Terms / Availability
- Years Offered
- 2027, 2026
- Terms Available
- Summer
Eligible Nationalities
- All Nationalities
- This Program is also open to Solo, Couples, Group
Education Levels & Language
- Language
- English
- Education
- Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Accommodation Options
- Dormitory
- Group living
Application Procedures
- Essay
- Online Application
- Letters of Reference
- Phone/Video Interview
- Written Application
- Transcript
Age Requirement
18-30
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