Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) was established in 1985, opening its doors to the first intake of 176 students. Since then, UBD has seen an increase in the number of graduates, the introduction of new academic programmes, the enhancement of infrastructure and the development of graduate studies.
The university moved to its current location, Tungku Link, in 1995, an environment that is conducive for learning and research. UBD is guided by its four core values; people, expertise, relevance and leadership. Today, there are eight academic faculties, nine research institutes and six academic service centres ranging from Islamic Studies, Business, Arts, Science, Health Sciences, Asian Studies, Policy Studies, Education, Biodiversity and Integrated Technologies.
In a relatively short period of time, UBD has advanced and expanded both academically and infrastructurally, producing influential leaders, entrepreneurs and professionals. The university is always aligned to its mission of developing the individual and society as a whole through the cultivation and enrichment of the intellect, faith and culture, accomplished through the creation of an environment conducive to achieving excellence in teaching, learning, research, scholarship, public service and professional practice.
Over the past decade since higher education was introduced in the Sultanate, the government has awarded thousands of scholarships to both locals as well as non-locals to study in Universiti Brunei Darussalam.
There are several scholarship schemes available for prospective local and international students.
Established in 1985, Universiti Brunei Darussalam (University of Brunei Darussalam) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the rural setting of the large town of Gadong (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Brunei-Muara. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Kementerian Pendidikan, Negara Brunei Darussalam (Ministry of Education, Brunei Darussalam), Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) is a small (uniRank enrollment range: 2,000-2,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.