UniBridge Programme

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PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

The University Bridging Programme, also known as the UniBridge, was first launched in January 2010 with the aim of opening doors of opportunities to members of the public who wish to pursue further education in Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD), and who have not quite met the entry requirements of the University.

It is a one semester full-time programme which will not only prepare you for the qualification needed to enter UBD, but also for student life in a university setting. You will find the programme highly challenging and possibly more demanding than any of your previous academic studies. However, we believe that this programme serves as an excellent preparation for further study in UBD’s Bachelor degree programmes. Staffs look for enthusiasm, commitment and active participation of students in all modules offered under UniBridge.

Successful completion of the UniBridge programme enables you to apply for admission to UBD’s Bachelor degrees programmes – Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Business, Bachelor of Sciences and Bachelor of Arts (Brunei Studies).

List of modules

Core Modules (12 Modular Credits)
Code	Title	Modular Credits
CU-0201	Introduction to University Studies	4
CU-0202	Developing the Skills of Academic Literacy	4
CU-0203	Developing the Skills of Academic Numeracy & IT	4

Optional Modules (Minimum 4 Modular Credits)
Code	Title	Modular Credits
CU-0301	Business & Management for University Study	4
CU-0303	Arts & Social Sciences for University Study	4
CU-0304	Sciences for University Study	4
CU-0305	Warisan Brunei Darussalam untuk Pengajian Universiti	4

* The optional module determines your intended degree programme. Nevertheless, you are encouraged to take more than one optional module to broaden your academic choices.

Upon successful completion of UniBridge, and subject to fulfilling the requirements of faculties, you are able to apply for admission to Universiti Brunei Darussalam’s Bachelor degrees – Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Business, Bachelor of Health Science, or Bachelor of Science (excluding all twinning programmes).

Entry Requirements

Applicants must possess the minimum qualifications in order to satisfy the general requirements for admission:

Minimum Qualifications (either one of the following requirements)
GCE A’ Level Qualifications or equivalent	120 points for two (2) passes of a minimum grade D in relevant subjects: OR 120 points for three (3) passes at GCE ‘A’ Level or equivalent in subjects relevant to the intended Bachelor degree
International Baccalaureate	22 points
Work Experience	1 pass at GCE ‘ A’ Level or equivalent with at least 3 years of full-time work experience OR 4 credits at GCE ‘O’ Level or equivalent with at least 5 years of full-time work experience
First Year Bachelor’s Degree	Applicants who are applying from a First year of Bachelor’s degree programme, from institutions recognized by the Senate would be considered on a case-by-case basis
Diploma in Education (UBD)	A pass in an Education Diploma from UBD of at least 3 years of study
Higher National Diploma or Advanced Diploma	A pass in HND or Advanced Diploma or its equivalent

Minimum English Requirement (either one of following requirements)
GCE O’ Level	A credit in English Language at GCE ‘O’ Level
IGCSE English as a Second language	Grade B
IELTS	6.0
TOEFL	550
UBD English Proficiency Test	Band B2

Bachelor degree-specific requirements
Bachelor of Business	A credit in Mathematics at GCE ‘O’ Level or equivalent for intended entry into the Bachelor of Business programme.
Bachelor of Science	Two (2) ‘A’ Level passes of a minimum grade D or equivalent, OR three (3) ‘A’ level passes or equivalent in relevant subjects, INCLUDING at least two in Biology, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Geography and Computing for intended entry into the Bachelor of Science programme;
Successful performance in an interview or test (if required).

Notes
Undergraduate programmes available for those who have completed the UniBridge programme are Bachelor of Business, Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Arts (Brunei Studies) and Bachelor of Science only.
Applicants intending to apply for the Brunei Government Scholarship to study in the Bachelor degree after the successful completion of the UniBridge programme must also obtain at least a grade C6 in Bahasa Melayu at GCE ‘O’ level.
The UniBridge programme is not recognised as alternative qualification to GCE ‘A’ Levels for the Brunei Government In-Service Training Scheme. Brunei Government In-Service applicants intending to apply for the Brunei Government In-Service Training Scheme to study in the Bachelor degree after the successful completion of the UniBridge programme must also possess the minimum requirements for the Scheme.
Short-listed applicants may be called for an interview or an entrance test set by the faculty concerned.

Fees

Fees
Registration and Administration Fee	BND 120

Tuition fee
Local (Brunei citizens and permanent Residents)	BND500 per module
International	BND700 per module

How to apply

Please apply and submit via online through the UBD Admission Application Form

Intake	Closing Date For Applications
August	Refer to the UBD Admission Application Form
January	Refer to the UBD Admission Application Form

UniBridge Course

In UniBridge, you are required to take a minimum of four modules or accumulate a minimum of 16 modular credits. It is comprised of three core modules and at least one optional module:

The UniBridge programme will

Provide a clear route into Universiti Brunei Darussalam’s Bachelor degrees programmes.
Provide specially-designed modules related to the academic field intended to be studied at undergraduate level.
Provide a range of study and communication skills to enable students to succeed in undergraduate study.
Improve overall English proficiency and ability to use academic English appropriately and effectively at undergraduate level.
Introduce students to a university educational system and its academic culture.