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• Location: Brunei
• Institution: Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD)
• Degree Levels: Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD
• Funding: Fully Funded
• Eligible Applicants: All nationalities
• Application Deadline: 10 August 2025

Why Study at UBD?

UBD is Brunei’s premier university, ranked among the top 100 in Asia and top 300 globally. The UBD Scholarship 2026 offers international students a fully funded opportunity to pursue undergraduate or postgraduate studies in a wide range of disciplines—from science and engineering to Islamic studies and public policy.

Scholarship Coverage

• Full tuition waiver (including registration and acceptance fees)
• Monthly stipend of BND 2,200 for up to 36 months
• Free on-campus accommodation
• One round-trip economy class air ticket
• Field research allowance:
  • BND 1,000 for Arts & Humanities
  • BND 2,000 for Science candidates

Duration of Study

• Master by Coursework: 12–18 months
• Master by Research: 24 months
• PhD: 36–60 months (full-time or part-time)

Fields of Study

UBD offers programs across multiple faculties, including:

• Science & Technology: Biodiversity, Computer Science, Petroleum Geosciences
• Arts & Social Sciences: Anthropology, Linguistics, Sociology, Media
• Business & Economics: Management, Finance, Islamic Finance
• Health Sciences: Public Health, Nursing, Biomedical Sciences
• Education & Policy: Teaching, Counseling, Public Policy
• Islamic & Asian Studies: Islamic Civilization, Brunei Studies, Asian Studies
• Engineering & Energy: Systems Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Energy Studies

Eligibility Criteria

• Open to Bruneian and international applicants
• First-class Bachelor’s degree for Master’s applicants
• Master’s degree for PhD applicants
• Strong research proposal and academic record
• English language proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL or equivalent)

How to Apply

1. Visit the official application portal- click here
2. Create an account and complete the online form
3. Upload required documents (transcripts, proposal, certificates, etc.)
4. Submit before 10 August 2025

This is your chance to study in Southeast Asia with full financial support at one of the region’s top universities.