Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) 2024 Graduate Research Scholarship

  •  Course, PhD
  •  Not Specified
  •   Brunei
  • $$  3,000.00

Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) is the flagship university of Brunei Darussalam located on the north of Borneo island. With 10 academic faculties and 7 research institutes, UBD has a strong record on international student exchanges, where courses are taught in English. In the Times Higher Education (THE) ranking, UBD is currently ranked as #3 in the ASEAN region, and top 350 in the world. UBD ranks #71 in Asia and #256 in the world, in the QS University rankings.

The UBD Graduate Research Scholarship (UGRS) is a competitive scheme awarded to quality PhD students with a strong desire to work in an international and competitive research-intensive environment. UBD is committed to opening doors to the brightest students to work among and network with our researchers to enrich their experience and equip them with the skills to maximise their talents and aiming to improve the international visibility of the university.

Universiti Brunei Darussalam Information

Universiti Brunei Darussalam Grants

Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) 2024 Graduate Research Scholarship 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.

Eligibility Criteria

The ideal candidate should:

  • Not be older than 30 years of age at the time of the application (exceptions may be made on a case-by-case basis)
  • Hold a Masters Degree* and at least Upper Second Degree in a relevant field from an internationally recognised top university, or
  • Hold a First Class Degree* in a relevant field from an internationally recognised top university
  • Be able to fulfill UBD’s admission requirement (including English proficiency)
  • Submit a high quality and impactful research proposal

Degree should be awarded within 5 years of the starting date of the relevant Academic semester of the enrolment (i.e. 1 August or 1 January)

Offered Benefits

  • Tuition fees including registration and acceptance fees at the Universiti Brunei Darussalam will be waived.
  • Subsistence allowance of BND 2,200.00 (Brunei Dollars) per month for 36 months.
  • Free on-campus accommodation (not including administrative fees) [ UBD Corp]
  • For candidates not residing in Brunei Darussalam, one incoming and outgoing economy class air ticket will be provided, from (upon accepting the scholarship) and back to home country (upon completion of study).
  • Funding for overseas research or conference presentations (up to BND 3,000.00 (Brunei Dollars)).
  • Visa fees will be included in the scholarship for candidates.

Application Process

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