Deadlines
Nomination Deadline | 1 May 2023 |
Nomination (Online Only) | Click Here |
Application Deadline | 1 June 2023 |
Eligibility
Application Process (3 Phases)
Once the module choices are accepted, we will email the applicant to complete an online form. Please wait to hear.
Pre Arrival
Visa
UBD will process a visa-on-arrival for all exchange students.
Arrival
Arrival and Term Dates
Recommended Arrival Date | 17 to 23 July 2023 |
Fresher’s Week | 24 to 30 July 2023 (Monday to Sunday) |
Term Dates | 31 July to 3 December 2023 |
Airport Transfer
Global Relations Office will arrange airport transfer for all exchange/non-graduating (the airport transfer fee is to be paid directly by the student to the airport pick up company). Whenever possible, UBD student ambassadors will be at the airport to welcome exchange/non-graduating students, with proper sign indicating ‘Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD)’.
Accommodation
UBD Global Relations Office will assist in booking on-campus accommodation for all exchange/non-graduating students, subject to availability, at the Core Residential College.
The Core Residential College consists of self-contained single-gender apartments. Each apartment is fully air-conditioned with 5 single-gender bedrooms with desk and wardrobe, shared kitchen, shared living space and shared bathroom as well as washing machine. Rental is BND250 per month (utilities included), and deposit of one month’s rent (paid in BND cash)
To apply for accommodation, please return the accommodation form at least one month prior to arrival in Brunei.
Fees and Living Costs
Visa Fees
Tuition Fees and Expenses
Estimated Living Cost
USD$300 to USD$600 per month for living expenses (excluding accommodation costs).
USD$1 = BND$1.36 (as of 17 December 2023, subject to change thereafter).
Academic Information
Important Dates
Available Modules
Note :
Average Course Load Per Semester
Minimum: 16 modular credits (4 modules)
Maximum: 20 modular credits (5 modules)
Transcripts
Global Relations Office will email the documents to the International Office of the student’s home university (kindly note we do not email these directly to students). Hard copies can be made available upon request from the home university International Office. Transcripts are normally only available one month after last date of exams in UBD.
Thank you and we look forward to welcoming you to Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD)!
Deadlines
Nomination Deadline | 30 September 2023 |
Nomination (Online Only) | Click Here |
Application Deadline | 31 October 2023 |
Application form (including supporting documents) can be emailed to the Director of Global Relations at office.gr@ubd.edu.bn
Please kindly note that we DO NOT require hard copies.
Eligibility
Application Process (3 Phases)
Once the module choices are accepted, we will email the applicant to complete an online form. Please wait to hear.
*Application process and timeline will vary depending on COVID-19 travel restrictions in place at the time of application.
Pre Arrival Instruction
Visa
UBD will process a visa-on-arrival for all exchange students.
Student Registration during Freshers’ Week
Please bring the following printed documents on hand:
Arrival
Arrival and Term Dates
Recommended Arrival Date | 30 to 31 December |
Fresher’s Week | 2 to 6 January 2023 (Tuesday to Sunday) |
Term Dates | 8 January to 19 May 2023 |
Airport Transfer
Global Relations Office will arrange airport transfer for all exchange/non-graduating (the airport transfer fee is to be paid directly by the student to the airport pick up company). Whenever possible, UBD student ambassadors will be at the airport to welcome exchange/non-graduating students.
Accommodation
UBD Global Relations Office will assist in booking on-campus accommodation for all exchange/non-graduating students, subject to availability, at the Core Residential College.
The Core Residential College consists of self-contained single-gender apartments. Each apartment is fully air-conditioned with 5 single-gender bedrooms with desk and wardrobe, shared kitchen, shared living space and shared bathroom as well as washing machine. Rental is BND250 per month (utilities included), and deposit of one month’s rent (paid in BND cash) is required upon check in.
To apply for accommodation, please return the accommodation form at least one month prior to arrival in Brunei
Fees and Living Costs
Visa Fees
Tuition Fees and Expenses
Estimated Living Cost
USD$300 to USD$600 per month for living expenses (excluding accommodation costs).
USD$1 = BND$1.32 (as of 23 July 2023, subject to change thereafter).
Academic Information
Semester 2, 2022-2023: Important Dates
Available Modules
Note :
Average Course Load Per Semester
Minimum: 16 modular credits (4 modules)
Maximum: 20 modular credits (5 modules)
Transcripts
Exchange/non-graduating students are encouraged to collect their transcripts prior to leaving UBD (if transcripts are already available). However, if students leave prior to the availability of their transcripts, then Global Relations Office will courier the documents to the International Office of the student’s home university (scanned copies will also be emailed).
Thank you and we look forward to welcoming you to Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD)!
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