University of Brunei Darussalam: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2445 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #761 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #1 of 5 | In Brunei |
| #1 of 3 | In Gadong |
| #408 of 1,014 | For Entomology |
| Top50% | For 90 other topics |
Quick Review
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- ubd.edu.bn
- Languages
- English
- Acceptance rate
- 59%*
* The University of Brunei Darussalam is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | General Certificate of Education (GCE) 'A' levels, International Baccalaureate (I.B.), or equivalent |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | August to May (August - December; January-May) |
Research profile
University of Brunei Darussalam has published 7,727 scientific papers with 102,905 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Biology, Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Political Science, Law, and Geography and Cartography.
University of Brunei Darussalam majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 38 | 125 |
| 1992 | 42 | 134 |
| 1993 | 32 | 148 |
| 1994 | 33 | 120 |
| 1995 | 44 | 178 |
| 1996 | 42 | 175 |
| 1997 | 37 | 178 |
| 1998 | 40 | 209 |
| 1999 | 38 | 232 |
| 2000 | 47 | 301 |
| 2001 | 48 | 361 |
| 2002 | 90 | 443 |
| 2003 | 90 | 544 |
| 2004 | 73 | 582 |
| 2005 | 78 | 699 |
| 2006 | 84 | 837 |
| 2007 | 105 | 1023 |
| 2008 | 107 | 1321 |
| 2009 | 139 | 1687 |
| 2010 | 115 | 1876 |
| 2011 | 114 | 2088 |
| 2012 | 189 | 2350 |
| 2013 | 215 | 2761 |
| 2014 | 254 | 2908 |
| 2015 | 287 | 3163 |
| 2016 | 390 | 3675 |
| 2017 | 381 | 4175 |
| 2018 | 469 | 5349 |
| 2019 | 441 | 6939 |
| 2020 | 629 | 9078 |
| 2021 | 811 | 12275 |
| 2022 | 966 | 14277 |
| 2023 | 890 | 19401 |
Tuition
| International studetns | 3,000-40,000 per annum; Graduate, c. 3,000-78,000 per annum (BND) |
|---|---|
| Local studetns | 3,000-15,000 per annum; Graduate, c. 3,000-78,000 per annum (BND) |
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by University of Brunei Darussalam.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bachelor's Degree | Accountancy, Anthropology, Applied Physics, Arts and Humanities, Biology, Business Administration, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Computer Science, Design, Development Studies, Economics, Energy Engineering, Engineering, English, Environmental Studies, Finance, Geography (Human), Geology, History, Information Technology, Linguistics, Literature, Malay, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Production Engineering, Social Sciences, Sociology, Southeast Asian Studies, Telecommunications Engineering |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | Anthropology, Applied Physics, Arts and Humanities, Biological and Life Sciences, Biology, Biomedicine, Biotechnology, Business Administration, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Earth Sciences, Economics, Education, Educational and Student Counselling, Energy Engineering, English, Environmental Studies, Finance, Geography, Government, Health Sciences, History, Islamic Studies, Linguistics, Literature, Malay, Management, Mass Communication, Mathematics, Media Studies, Medicine, Midwifery, Nursing, Political Sciences, Public Health, Social Problems, Sociology, South Asian Studies, Teacher Training, Transport Management |
| PhD | Anthropology, Applied Linguistics, Applied Physics, Arts and Humanities, Asian Studies, Biological and Life Sciences, Biology, Biomedicine, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Earth Sciences, Economics, Education, Energy Engineering, English, Environmental Studies, Finance, Geography (Human), Government, Health Sciences, History, Islamic Studies, Linguistics, Literature, Malay, Management, Mass Communication, Mathematics, Media Studies, Midwifery, Nursing, Political Sciences, Public Health, Social Problems, Sociology, South Asian Studies |
Notable alumni
-
Pengiran Anak Sarah
- Enrolled in the University of Brunei Darussalam
- Studied in 2010
- Occupations
- royalty
- Biography
-
Sarah binti Salleh Ab. Rahaman is the wife of the Crown Prince of Brunei, Al-Muhtadee Billah and born as the daughter of a distant member of the royal family. While attending a pre-university course at 17, she married the Crown Prince. The couple have four children.
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Prince Malik
- Occupations
- royalty
- Biography
-
Abdul Malik ibni Hassanal Bolkiah is the third son of Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah by his first wife, Queen Saleha, thus making him a prince of Brunei. He is also the former Chairman of the Management Committee of the Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah's Foundation from 1 March 2013 until 28 February 2017.
University of Brunei Darussalam faculties and divisions
| Academy : Brunei Studies | Asian Studies, Cultural Studies, Development Studies, Economics, Fishery, Geography (Human), History, International Relations and Diplomacy, Islamic Law, Islamic Studies, Literature, Modern Languages, Technology |
|---|---|
| Centre : Advanced Material and Energy Sciences | Energy Engineering, Materials Engineering |
| Centre : Advanced Research | Economics, Education, Health Sciences, Social Sciences, Welfare and Protective Services |
| Centre : Language | Arabic, Chinese, Communication Studies, English, Filipino, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Malay, South and Southeast Asian Languages |
| Course/Programme : FPT-UBD Innovation Lab | Information Technology, Software Engineering |
| Faculty : Arts and Social Sciences | Anthropology, Applied Linguistics, Development Studies, English, Environmental Studies, Geography (Human), History, Linguistics, Literature, Malay, Mass Communication, Media Studies, Sociology |
| Faculty : Integrated Technologies | Chemical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Information Technology, Production Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering |
| Faculty : Science | Applied Physics, Biological and Life Sciences, Biology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Earth Sciences, Mathematics, Physics |
| Institute : Asian Studies (IAS) | Asian Studies |
| Institute : Biodiversity and Environmental Research (IBER) | Environmental Studies |
| Institute : Education (SHBIE, Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah) | Art Education, Education, Educational Psychology, Mathematics Education, Native Language Education, Preschool Education, Science Education, Social Sciences, Teacher Training |
| Institute : Health Sciences (Pengiran Anak Puteri Rashidah Sa’adatul Bolkiah) | Biomedicine, Medicine, Midwifery, Nursing, Pharmacy |
| Institute : Islamic Studies (SOASCIS, Sultan Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien) | Islamic Studies |
| Institute : Leadership, Innovation and Advancement (ILIA) | Leadership, Management, Social Problems |
| Institute : Policy Studies | Political Sciences |
| School : Business and Economics | Accountancy, Banking, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Human Resources, Management |
General information
| Alternative names | UBD Universiti Brunei Darussalam يونيبرسيتي بروني دارالسلام |
|---|---|
| Accreditation | Ministry of Education, Brunei Darussalam |
Location and contacts
| Address | Tungku Link Road Gadong, BE1410 Brunei |
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