The university of Brunei Darussalam is now accepting application from interested applicants. This is a prestigious fully funded scholarship that is available for Bachelor's, master's and PhD programs beginning January 2026. Students from all over the world are encouraged to apply. With a variety of academic fields available, this scholarship covers tuition fees, accommodation, living expenses, and even air tickets, making it a wonderful opportunity to pursue your academic career in Brunei Darussalam.
About the university of Brunei Darussalam
The university of Darussalam was established in1985. It is the first and leading university in Brunei. It ranks:
- No 86 in Aisa (QS Asia University Rankings 2024)
- No 254 globally (QS World University Rankings 2024)
Financial Benefit of the UBD Scholarship 2026
This fully funded opportunity covers all essential expenses, including:
- Full tuition fee waiver (including registration and acceptance fees)
- Monthly living allowance (BND 2,200 monthly for 36 months)
- On-campus accommodation for 36 months
- Round-trip economy class airfare（from home country to Brunei and back to home country）
- Research allowance:
- BND 1,000（Arts and Humanities）
- BND 2,000（Science and Engineering）
Scholarship Duration
UBD offers a wide range of disciplines. Below are some faculties and programs:
Faculty of Science
- PhD and Master by Research: Biodiversity, Biology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Geoscience, Mathematics, Applied Physics.
- Master by Coursework: Petroleum Geosciences.
Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences
- PhD and Master by Research: Anthropology, English Language, History, Sociology, Environmental Studies, Malay Literature, Professional Communication.
School of Business and Economics
- PhD & Master by Coursework: Management, Economics, and Finance.
- Master by Coursework: Business Administration, Islamic Finance, Applied Economics
Faculty of Health Science
- PhD & Master by Research: Public Health, Biomedical Sciences, Nursing, Midwifery
- Master by Coursework: Public Health, Medicine, Nursing (Part-time only)
Other Faculties
- Academy of Brunei Studies (Brunei Studies)
- Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah Institute of Education (Education, Teaching, Counselling)
- Institute of Policy Studies ( Public Policy, Islamic Governance)
- Faculty of Integrated Technologies (Systems Engineering, Chemical Engineering)
Eligibility Criteria
- Open to Bruneian and international students.
- Bachelor's degree （First Class） is required for master's applicants.
- Master's degree is required for PhD applicants.
- Strong research proposal (for research-based programs).
- Applicants should meet the English Language proficiency requirements.
- Must be medically fit to pursue studies.
Application Deadline
10th August 2025 (for January 2026 intake)
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Required Documents
- Applicants Identity.
- Academic certificates (O Level, A Level, HND, etc.)
- University transcripts
- English proficiency qualification (IELTS, TOEFL, BEC, etc.)
- Security clearance letter (for international applicants)
- Letter of permission from employer (for in-service applicants from private/government sectors, excluding MOE & MRA)
- Certified English translation of non-English documents.
How to Apply?
- Visit the official application portal.
- Create an account and complete the online application.
- Submit all required documents before the deadline.
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