University of Brunei Darussalam Scholarship 2025-26 in Brunei (Fully Funded)

University of Brunei Darussalam Scholarship 2025-26 for International Applicants

The University of Brunei Darussalam (UBD) invites applications for its fully funded scholarship program for the academic session 2025-26. Open to students worldwide, this opportunity supports Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD degree programs at UBD, ensuring all necessary expenses for the duration of the degree are covered. There is no application fee for this prestigious scholarship.

UBD, established in 1985, stands as Brunei’s first university. It has earned global recognition, ranking 86th in Asia and 254th in the world according to the 2024 QS Rankings. This scholarship offers a gateway to quality education in one of Asia’s premier institutions.

Scholarship Highlights

• Host University: University of Brunei Darussalam (UBD)
• Programs Offered: Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD Degrees
• Scholarship Type: Fully Funded
• Eligibility: Open to both Brunei nationals and international students
• Location: Brunei
• Application Deadline: 28 February 2025

Financial Coverage

The University of Brunei Darussalam Scholarship is designed to provide comprehensive financial support for students. The following benefits are included:

• Full tuition fee waiver, including registration and acceptance fees.
• Monthly subsistence allowance of BND 2,200 for up to 36 months.
• Free on-campus accommodation for the duration of the program.
• A return economy-class flight ticket from the student’s home country to Brunei.
• Research allowances: BND 1,000 for Arts and Humanities or BND 2,000 for Science-related fields.

Program Duration

The scholarship duration varies by program type:

• Master’s by Coursework: 12–18 months (full-time).
• Master’s by Research: 24 months (full-time).
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD): Minimum 36 months (full-time) or up to 60 months (part-time).

Available Study Fields

Students can explore a wide range of disciplines under the scholarship, including:

Faculty of Science

• PhD: Biodiversity, Biology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Geoscience, Mathematics, Applied Physics.
• Master’s by Coursework: Petroleum Geosciences.
• Master’s by Research: Biodiversity, Biology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics, Applied Physics, Geosciences.

Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences

• PhD: Anthropology, Applied Linguistics, English Literature, Environmental Studies, Geography, History, Malay Language & Linguistics, Malay Literature, Professional Communication & Media, Art, Sociology.
• Master’s by Research: Anthropology, Art, English Literature, English Language & Linguistics, Environmental Studies, Geography, History, Malay Language & Linguistics, Malay Literature, Sociology, Professional Communication & Media.

UBD School of Business & Economics

• PhD: Management, Economics, Finance.
• Master’s by Coursework: Business Administration, Management, Logistics, Applied Economics, Islamic Finance.
• Master’s by Research: Management, Economics, Finance.

Pengiran Anak Puteri Rashidah Sa’adatul Bolkiah Institute of Health Sciences

• PhD: Public Health, Biomedical Sciences, Clinical Sciences, Nursing, Midwifery.
• Master’s by Coursework: Public Health, Medicine (part-time), Nursing (part-time).
• Master’s by Research: Biomedical Sciences, Clinical Sciences, Nursing, Midwifery, Public Health.

Academy of Brunei Studies

• PhD: Brunei Studies.
• Master’s by Research: Brunei Studies.

Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah Institute of Education

• PhD: Education.
• Master’s by Coursework: Counseling, Education, Teaching.
• Master’s by Research: Education.

Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien Centre for Islamic Studies

• PhD: Islamic Civilization & Contemporary Issues.
• Master’s by Research: Islamic Civilization & Contemporary Issues.

Institute of Asian Studies

• PhD: Asian Studies.
• Master’s by Research: Asian Studies.

Faculty of Integrated Technologies

• PhD: Systems Engineering, Chemical Engineering.
• Master’s by Research: Systems Engineering, Chemical Engineering.

Centre for Advanced Materials and Energy Studies

• PhD: Material Science, Energy Studies.
• Master’s by Research: Material Science, Energy Studies.

Institute of Policy Studies

• PhD: Islamic Governance, Public Policy.
• Master’s by Coursework: Public Policy & Management.
• Master’s by Research: Islamic Governance.

Eligibility Criteria

• Open to Brunei citizens and applicants from any other country.
• For Master’s programs: A first-class Bachelor’s degree is required.
• For PhD programs: A Master’s degree is required.
• Submission of a high-quality, impactful research proposal.
• Must meet the English language proficiency requirements.

Application Deadline

• Graduate Programs: 28 February 2025.
• Undergraduate Programs: 25 February 2025.

Application Process

Applications must be submitted online. Applicants should create an account on the UBD portal and complete their application form before the deadline. Ensure all required documents, including academic transcripts and research proposals, are prepared for submission.