The University of Brunei Darussalam is currently inviting applications for its scholarship program for the academic year 2024-25. This opportunity is available for international students worldwide seeking to pursue either a Master’s or PhD degree, commencing in January 2025. The scholarship covers the entirety of expenses essential for completing the degree, and there is no application fee required.
UBD provides a diverse array of academic fields spanning Islamic Studies, Business, Arts, Science, Health Sciences, Asian Studies, Policy Studies, Education, Biodiversity, and Integrated Technologies. Their scholarship caters to all costs associated with pursuing postgraduate degree programs.
Established in 1985, the University of Brunei Darussalam (UBD) stands as Brunei’s inaugural university. It holds a notable position in the academic realm, ranking 86th in Asia as per the 2022 QS Asia University Rankings and 254th globally according to the 2020 QS World University Rankings.
Degree Level:
The University of Brunei offers the scholarship across three categories, each with its respective duration:
- Master by Coursework: This program can be completed within twelve (12) months of full-time study or eighteen (18) months, contingent on the specific program.
- Master by Research: This program necessitates twenty-four (24) months of full-time study.
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD): The minimum study period for a PhD is thirty-six (36) months of full-time study or sixty (60) months of part-time study, depending on the program.
Available Subjects:
All Subjects are available to study under this scholarship program.
Scholarship Benefits:
The University of Brunei Darussalam Scholarship 2024-25 extends full financial support for postgraduate degree programs to both national and international students at UBD. The scholarship encompasses the following provisions:
- Exemption from tuition fees, including registration and acceptance fees at Universiti Brunei Darussalam.
- A monthly subsistence allowance of BND 2200.00 for a duration of 36 months.
- On-campus accommodation throughout the entire 36-month duration.
- One round trip economy class air ticket from the student’s home country upon acceptance of the scholarship and to their home country upon completion of studies.
- Allocations for field research, comprising BND 1000.00 for Arts and Humanities candidates and BND 2000.00 for Science candidates.
Eligible Nationalities:
This scholarship is open to students of all nationalities worldwide.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Eligibility extends to students from both Brunei and other countries.
- Applicants for the Master’s degree program should hold a First Class Bachelor’s degree.
- For the Doctoral degree program, a Master’s degree certificate is required.
- A well-crafted and impactful research proposal is essential.
- Candidates should demonstrate their suitability and preparedness to pursue studies in their chosen field.
- Meeting the English language requirements is a mandatory criterion.
Application Procedure:
Interested applicants can apply for the University of Brunei Darussalam Scholarship 2024-25 through the online application process. By visiting the provided link, applicants can create an account and commence their application.
