Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) has been placed 7th in Southeast Asia in the inaugural Times Higher Education (THE) South-East Asia Pilot University Ranking, published on 11th March 2026, making UBD the only university from Brunei Darussalam to earn a place in the top 10. Assessed against 104 ranked institutions from ASEAN member states, UBD’s position...Read More
A Khatam Al-Quran Ceremony and Special Tadabbur Al-Quran session was held at Masjid Universiti, Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) in conjunction with the commemoration of Nuzul Al-Quran 1447H, bringing together members of the UBD community for a meaningful religious gathering. The event was jointly organised by the Student Affairs Section, UBD and the Student Representative Council...Read More
In the spirit of the holy month of Ramadan, Universiti Brunei Darussalam School of Business and Economics (UBDSBE) and the Hand-in-Hand student initiative conducted the ‘Hand in Hand: Ramadan Edition’, a donation drive dedicated to supporting underprivileged families in Kampung Bolkiah. Hand-in-Hand, a student-led project management module from UBDSBE, organised the event in collaboration with...Read More
Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) marked the start of Brunei Darussalam’s 42nd National Day celebrations with a flag-raising ceremony held in front of Chancellor Hall, UBD on 16th February 2026. Organised by the Student Affairs Section, the event brought together university staff, students, and invited guests in a spirit of unity to commemorate the nation’s Independence...Read More
Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) welcomed prospective students, parents and guardians at the Higher Education Expo 2026 held at Bridex Hall, Jerudong from 7th to 8th February 2026 and UBD Open Day 2026 held at Chancellor Hall, UBD from 9th to 10th February 2026. Both two-day events featured faculty representatives who were on hand to answer...Read More
Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD), through the UniALUMNI convened an exclusive Coffee with VC: Alumni Series, bringing together a select group of UBD alumni for an intimate engagement with the Vice-Chancellor, Yang Mulia Dr Hazri Hj Kifle. The session brought together 10 alumni, now professionals and practitioners in their fields, who returned to UBD to share...Read More
In a bold initiative to position itself at the forefront of academic innovation and institutional excellence, Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) presented ‘Knowledge for Sustainable Excellence’, a transformative public lecture featuring Professor Emeritus Dato’ Seri Ir Dr. Zaini Ujang on 5th February 2026 at the Pro-Chancellor Arts Centre, UBD. As universities worldwide grapple with unprecedented economic...Read More
Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) will showcase its undergraduate curriculum, GenBESTARI, at the Higher Education Expo and UBD Open Day 2026. GenBESTARI marks a fundamental rethinking of the undergraduate learning experience at UBD, integrating academic and co-curricular learning into a single, coherent framework guided by clearly defined graduate outcomes. Through a holistic approach to learning and...Read More
Universiti Brunei Darussalam has achieved a new milestone with the entrance of ‘Computer Science’ into the Times Higher Education (THE) Subject Rankings for the first time, placing in the 251-300 band. UBD has been listed in the THE Subject Rankings since 2021 and has shown steady progress over the years. This year, the university recorded...Read More
21st January 2026, Bandar Seri Begawan – The Office of University Alumni (OUA), Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD), organised the Inclusive Futures Workshop: Supporting Students with Visual Impairment (VI) at Ruang Bicara Minda, UBD, an initiative aimed at providing university alumni with opportunities to contribute knowledge, share expertise, and engage with students, staff, and the wider...Read More
