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).
Core Modules (12 Modular Credits)
Code | Title | Modular Credits |
---|---|---|
CU-0201 | Introduction to University Study | 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 |
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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 or Bachelor of Science (excluding all twinning programmes).
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 | 120 points for two (2) passes of a minimum grade D 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 |
Bachelor Degree | First year of Bachelor degree from institutions recognised by Senate would be considered on a case-by-case basis |
Diploma | 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 |
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. |
Successful performance in an interview or test (if required). |
Notes | |
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 a credit in Bahasa Melayu at GCE ‘O’ level and a higher IELTS score of 6.5 (if applicable). | |
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 | |
Registration and Administration Fee | BND 120 |
Tuition fee | |
Local (Brunei citizens and permanent Residents) | BND500 per module |
International | BND700 per module |
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 |
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:
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