About RUB
Who We Are
The Royal University of Bhutan (RUB) was established on 2nd June 2003 through a Royal Decree issued by His Majesty the Fourth Druk Gyalpo, King Jigme Singye Wangchuck. Guided by its Royal Charter and Statutes, RUB aims to advance knowledge and learning through a balanced and well-regulated tertiary education system that supports Bhutan’s economic, cultural, and social development, while promoting personal growth and well-being.
RUB was founded to unify Bhutan’s previously independent tertiary institutions into a federated university system. Today, the University comprises nine constituent colleges and two affiliated private colleges, each with academic autonomy, operating under a shared governance and quality assurance framework.
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Governance and Leadership
The Chancellor
His Majesty King Jigme Khesar Namgyal Wangchuck
Vice Chancellor
Chewang Rinzin
Chewang Rinzin was appointed as the Vice Chancellor of the Royal University of Bhutan by His Majesty The King on 20th December 2024. Prior to this appointment, he served as the director of the Royal Institute for Governance and Strategic Studies (RIGSS) and concurrently as a Dy. Chamberlain to His Majesty The King.
He worked at the institute for 11 years (2013-2024) and was its founding director. Chewang started his career as an engineer at the Bhutan Standards Bureau (BSB) where he served for 11 years (2002-2013).
While at BSB, he was a member of the core negotiating team for Bhutan’s accession to the World Trade Organisation (WTO) as the expert on Technical Barriers to Trade. Chewang has a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the University of Kerala in India and a Master’s degree in Public Administration from the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore.
Executives
Office of the Vice Chancellor
Organisational Structure
The university follows a well-defined organizational structure that promotes effective leadership, coordination, and accountability across all levels.
