As of 2011[update], it was the only institution providing undergraduate education in engineering in Bhutan.

[4] The Master of Construction Management degree is a one and a half year full-time program.

The six undergraduate engineering degrees are all four-year programs with a 3-month internship: The Bachelor of Architecture degree is a five-year program and includes a six-month internship in the fourth year.

[11] The students of the university are involved in several extracurricular activities apart from their academic curriculum:[12] The two most popular sports at the institute are soccer (football) and basketball.

The students are known for their cooperation during sporting activities wherein they all dress uniformly and cheer for their team in tournaments.