Beasiswa University of Brunei Darussalam (UBD) every semesterNumber of Scholarships : 4 Course: UBD Study Awards Provisions : airfares, accommodation, tuition waiver, living and book allowances Deadline of Application Submission :
1st semester: 15 April
for Admission in August
2nd semester: 30 October
for Admission in January
Contact Information :
Datin Rosnah Ramly (Mrs)
Director, International Office
Email: rosramly@lc.ubd.edu.bn
Dk Hjh Amey Marlina Pg Hj Metassan (Ms)
Assistant Registrar, International Office
Email: amey@admin.ubd.edu.bn
Tel : (673 2) 463001
DL/Fax: (673 2) 463062
Download Application :
http://www.ubd.edu.bn/services/inter/admission.htm| introduction & function | admission notes | applicant notes for non-graduating/exchange students | further information |
Entrance Requirements:
For Undergraduate programmes , the University will consider candidates who have the following qualifications:
• General Certificate of Education (GCE) ‘O' and ‘A' Levels, or equivalent, at specified grades
• Pass in the University entrance examinations of an accredited university
• Relevant Higher School Certificate
• Other qualifications deemed equivalent to Higher School Certificate/GCE ‘A' Levels by the University such as Higher National Diploma or the International Baccalaureate
• A high level of English proficiency as demonstrated by one of the following: and ‘O' Level in English at Grade C; an IELTS score of 6.5; or a TOEFL score of 550.
For Postgraduate programmes , candidates are expected to have a first degree with good grades in a relevant discipline from UBD or an accredited University. In addition, the University will require candidates to exhibit an acceptable level of language proficiency in the language of instruction
Application Forms (downloadable in PDF Format):
Fee-paying [ Please fill in 3 sets ]
• Undergraduate
• Postgraduate
Non-Graduating/Exchange Students [ Please fill in 2 sets ]
• Undergraduate
• Postgraduate
All Non-Graduating/Exchange applicants must also fill in the following necessary forms:
• Application checklist
• Medical Questionnaire
• Statement of Source of Funds
• Accommodation Request Form
All completed application forms together with relevant documents/transcripts must be returned BY POST OR COURIER ONLY to the following address:
International Office
Attn: Assistant Lecturer
Universiti Brunei Darussalam
Jalan Tungku Link
Gadong BE1410
Brunei Darussalam
All applications must reach the office before the deadlines mentioned below:
• Fee-paying:
Undergraduate – 15 April
Postgraduate - 15 April
• Non-Graduating/Exchange Students:
Undergraduate
• Semester 1, for admission in August: 15 May
• Semester 2, for admission in January: 30 October
Postgraduate - 15 May
Please take note that incomplete and incorrectly filled application forms will not be entertained.
Program Details:
Undergraduate Programmes:
Duration : 1 or 2 semesters
Year of Entry : 2nd or 3rd year
Postgraduate Programmes:
Duration : Full-time (one calendar year)
Programmes Offered:
Students can select from any existing programme offered by most faculties:
English-Medium Programmes:
Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Institute of Education (SHBIE)
• BA in Education (Major in either Geography, Teaching English as a Second Language or History)
• BSc in Education (Major in either Chemistry, Biology, Physics or Mathematics)
• BA in Primary Education
• BEd in General Science
• MEd by coursework & dissertation / project / practicum in Educational Management, language Education or Science & Mathematics
• Postgraduate Certificate in Education
• Postgraduate Certificate in Technical Education
Faculty of Science (FOS)
• BSc in Mathematics
• BSc in Biological Science
Faculty of Business, Economics and Policy Studies (FBEPS)
• BA in Public Policy and Administration
• BA in Business Administration
• BA in Economics
• MA in Public Policy by coursework
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS)
• BA in Sociology and Anthropology
• BA in English Language Studies
• BA in Geography
• BA in History
Malay-Medium Programmes:
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS)
• BA in Malay Literature
• BA in Malay Language and Linguistics
Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Institute of Education (SHBIE)
• BEd in Malay Language
• BA in Education; Major in Malay Language or Malay Literature
Academy of Brunei Studies
• BA in Brunei Studies
Malay-Medium Programmes:
• BA in Usuluddin
• BA in Syariah
• BA in Arabic Language
For undergraduate programmes, courses to be selected will be determined by the chosen programme and year of entry. However, students can also choose a few courses from other programmes within the university as electives or options. The list of courses can be obtained from our university website at www.ubd.edu.bn.
Entry Requirements:1. Language Proficiency
For English-Medium Programmes:
o English Language at minimum credit 6 in GCE 'O' Levels; OR
o IELTS score of 6.5; OR
o TOEFL overall score of 550
For Malay-Medium Programmes:
o Malay Language at minimum credit 6 in GCE 'O' Levels, OR
For Arabic-Medium Programmes:
If the applicants’ first language is not Arabic then the following must apply:
o Applicants must have obtained the Sijil Tinggi Pelajaran Ugama Brunei (STPUB) or its equivalent with an average grade of ‘Jayyid’ or two ‘A’ level passes in Arabic medium subjects at Grade C or better
2. Academic Ability
Undergraduate Programmes:
Normally, entries into Year 1 require:
• TWO (2) GCE ‘A’ Level passes at specified grades in subjects relevant to the chosen programme of study; or
• Relevant Higher School Certificate; or
• Higher National Diploma; or
• International Baccalaureate; or
• For students currently in undergraduate study: Must have obtained a minimum of GPA 3.0 or a Grade B in their most recent year of undergraduate study.
Students should note that our grading system therefore reflects the high academic level of our students. Incoming students who do not possess the same qualifications must take note that they should have sufficient competency to follow our courses.
Postgraduate Programmes:
Normally, the eligibility requirements for postgraduate study are as follows:
• Applicants must be full-time members of teaching staff of the AUN member universities; and
• Must have a good and relevant honours degree; and
• Possess sufficient language proficiency as mentioned above
Funding:
The university provides full scholarships to 4 students each year under the ASEAN University Network – AUN (2 undergraduates and 2 postgraduates). The university also has various funding arrangements with partner universities varying from tuition fee waiver and/or provision of accommodation and/or provision of full scholarships. Please check with your home university for details.
For self-financing students, the major expenses are as follows:
• Return Airfares
• Tuition Fees (the annual fee for most programmes is B$3,000 per year)
• Subsistence Allowance i.e. meals, accommodation, travel expenses, etc. (a student will require at least B$8,000 per year – Students are required to provide a statement of source of funds together with a letter of Bank Guarantee)
Accommodation and Welfare:
On-campus accommodation will cost approximately B$50 per month for a single room with self-catering facilities. Students who do not wish to cook for themselves can enjoy a wide range of food in the many campus canteens.
Off-campus accommodation is also available at reasonable prices but students must note that they will require their own means of transport to and from the university as the university is located 10km away from the city.
The Student Affairs Section has an International Unit which has been set up specifically to provide a range of essential services for overseas students including administration, counseling, visa arrangements and all matters concerning students’ health and welfare.
Health:
Brunei’s national hospital provides excellent health and dental care for overseas students at a nominal cost. The main hospital is only a 10 minute drive from the campus and there are also many private as well as government clinics around the country.
All incoming students are required to complete a medical questionnaire provided by UBD to be completed by a registered and government recognized doctor in their home country.