Brunei Darussalam Government Scholarship 2021 – Fully-Funded:
About Brunei government scholarship:

The University of Brunei Scholarship Program 2021 is funded by international students for undergraduate, graduate, postgraduate, postgraduate and doctoral studies under the Ministry of Finance. Courses at various universities in Brunei. There are several degree programs available for each degree. The language of instruction is English.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Government of Brunei Darussalam is pleased to announce international programs for the Brunei Darussalam International Scholarship 2021 under the said Scholarship Award for the 2021/2022 academic year from around the world.

Want to know more: There is no fee to apply for Brunei universities under the full budget Brunei government 2021/2022 scholarship. 2021/2022 Brunei Scholarship for International Students To complete your studies at the top four Brunei Darussalam universities, you can apply for an English proficiency certificate from your university or college without having to take IELTS / TOEFL.

Host Country : Study in Brunei


Host University:

  1. Universiti Brunei Darussalam – www.ubd.edu.bn
  2. Universiti Islam Sultan Sharif Ali – www.unissa.edu.bn
  3. Universiti Teknologi Brunei – www.utb.edu.bn
  4. Politeknik Brunei – www.pb.edu.bn

Scholarships Offered By: Government Of Brunei Darussalam


Scholarships Coverage: Fully Funded


Degree Level: BS, MS & Ph.D.


Benefits of Brunei Darussalam Government Scholarship:

Brunei Scholarship for Diploma, Bachelor and Master Degree (MS / M.Phil) with state funding. This scholarship covers all tuition fees in Brunei.

Expenses Which Will Cover (Bachelors / Masters):

  1. Exemption from tuition fees includes admission fee, examination, registration, and orientation for the duration of the program
  2. Round Air Ticket to/from Brunei Darussalam 
  3. monthly meals allowance of BND$150.00
  4. An annual book allowance of BND$600.00
  5. Accommodation at the residential college
  6. At the end of the program, scholarship recipients will pay the number of personal belongings for their country of origin, maximum:
  •  1. BND$250.00 within the ASEAN region 
  •  2. BND$500.00 outside the ASEAN region

 Find a list of ASEAN Countries by Read More

7. Comprehensive insurance

A monthly living Allowance will be Given:

  1. A Monthly Personal allowance of BND$500.00

Duration of Scholarship:

  1. Diploma: 3 Years
  2. Undergraduate Degree: 8 Semester
  3. Master Degree: 12 Months, 24 Months

Expenses Which Will Cover By Ph.D. / Graduate Scholarship:

Note: Scholarship For Ph.D. Students Is Only Available Universiti Brunei Darussalam.
  1. Waived tuition fees, including registration and acceptance fees.
  2. A subsistence allowance of BND 500.00/month for 36 months.
  3. On-campus accommodation for 36 months.
  4. One round trip economy class air ticket 
  5. Allowances for field research
    1. (BND 1000.00 for Arts and Humanities)
    2. (BND 2000.00 for Science candidates)

Degree Programs Are Offered By Brunei Government Scholarship:

The list of fields is given below for Diploma, Bachelors and Masters.

Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD):

  1.     Arts & Social Sciences
  2.     Islamic Studies
  3.     Technologies
  4.     Advanced Materials and Energy Studies
  5.     Policy Studies
  6.     Asian Studies
  7.     Science
  8.     Business
  9.     Engineering
  10.     Health Science
  11.     Economics
  12.     Education

 To Download Fields offered by (UBD) HERE

Universiti Islam Sultan Sharif Ali (UNISSA):

  1.     Arabic Language and Translation
  2.     Shariah
  3.     Usuluddin
  4.     Laws
  5.     Halal Science
  6.     Development Management
  7.     Islamic Banking and Finance
  8.     Mazhab Shafi’i
  9.     Islamic Economics

To Download Fields offered by (UNISSA) HERE

Universiti Teknologi Brunei (UTB):

  1.     Chemical Engineering
  2.     Civil Engineering
  3.     Electrical & Electronics Engineering
  4.     Mechanical Engineering
  5.     Mechatronics Engineering
  6.     Petroleum Engineering
  7.     Business Honors (All Fields)
  8.     Economics
  9.     Food Science & Technology
  10.     Computing
  11.     Architecture

To Download Fields offered by (UTB) HERE

Politeknik Brunei (PB):

  1.     Diploma In Business Accounting And Finance
  2.     Diploma In Data Analytics
  3.     Diploma In Digital Media
  4.     Diploma In It Network
  5.     Diploma In Information Systems
  6.     Diploma In Web Development
  7.     Diploma In Architecture
  8.     Diploma In Interior Design
  9.     Diploma In Architecture
  10.     Diploma In Interior Design
  11.     Diploma In Civil Engineering
  12.     Diploma In Electrical And Electronics Engineering
  13.     Diploma In Mechanical Engineering
  14.     Diploma in Petroleum Engineering
  15.     Diploma In Science Technology (Chemical Laboratory Technology)
  16.     Diploma In Telecommunications And Systems Engineering
  17.     Diploma In Telecommunications And Systems Engineering
  18.     Diploma In Health Sciences (Nursing)

To Download Fields offered by (PB) HERE

Ph.D. Degree Programs Offered By Universiti Brunei Darussalam:

Scholarships are available to pursue Masters & Ph.D. Programs in all fields. There are 40+ Courses or Fields are available.

List of available fields.

Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences:

Doctor of Philosophy:

  1.     Anthropology
  2.     Applied Linguistics
  3.     English Literature
  4.     Environmental Studies
  5.     Geography
  6.     History
  7.     Malay Language & Linguistics
  8.     Malay Literature
  9.     Professional Communication & the Media
  10.     Art
  11.     Sociology

Master of Arts by Research:

  1.     Anthropology
  2.     Art
  3.     English Literature
  4.     English Language and Linguistics
  5.     Environmental Studies
  6.     Geography
  7.     History
  8.     Malay Language and Linguistics
  9.     Malay Literature
  10.     Sociology
  11.     Professional Communication and the Media

UBD School of Business & Economics
Doctor of Philosophy:

  1.     Management
  2.     Economics
  3.     Finance

Master by Coursework:

  1.     Business Administration
  2.     Management
  3.     Logistics
  4.     Applied Economics
  5.     Islamic Finance

Master by Research:

  1.     Management
  2.     Economics
  3.     Finance

Faculty of Science:

Doctor of Philosophy:

  1.     Biodiversity
  2.     Biology
  3.     Biotechnology
  4.     Chemistry
  5.     Computer Science
  6.     Geoscience
  7.     Mathematics
  8.     Applied Physics

Master of Science by Coursework

  1.     Petroleum Geosciences

Master of Science by Research:

  1.     Biodiversity
  2.     Biology
  3.     Biotechnology
  4.     Chemistry
  5.     Computer Science
  6.     Mathematics
  7.     Applied Physics
  8.     Geosciences

PAPRSB Institute of Health Sciences

Doctor of Philosophy:

  1.     Public Health
  2.     Biomedical Sciences
  3.     Clinical Sciences
  4.     Nursing
  5.     Midwifery

Master by Coursework:

  1.     Public Health
  2.     Medicine*
  3.     Nursing*

* Part-time basis only

Master of Health Science by Research:

  1.     Biomedical Sciences
  2.     Clinical Sciences
  3.     Nursing
  4.     Midwifery
  5.     Public Health

Academy of Brunei Studies

Doctor of Philosophy:

  1.     Brunei Studies

Master of Arts by Research:

  1.     Brunei Studies

Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah Institute of Education

Doctor of Philosophy:

    Education

  1. Master by Coursework:
  2.     Counseling
  3.     Education
  4.     Teaching

Master by Research:

  1.     Education

Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien Centre for Islamic Studies

Doctor of Philosophy:

  1.     Islamic Civilisation and Contemporary Issues

Master of Arts by Research:

  1.     Islamic Civilisation and Contemporary Issues

Institute of Asian Studies

Doctor of Philosophy:

  1.     Asian Studies

Master by Research

  1.     Asian Studies

Faculty of Integrated Technologies

Doctor of Philosophy:

  1.     Systems Engineering
  2.     Chemical Engineering

Master of Engineering by Research:

  1.     Chemical Engineering
  2.     Systems Engineering

Centre for Advanced Materials and Energy Studies

Doctor of Philosophy:

  1.     Material Science
  2.     Energy Studies

Master of Science by Research:

  1.     Material Science
  2.     Energy Studies

Institute of Policy Studies

Doctor of Philosophy:

  1.     Islamic Governance
  2.     Public Policy

Master by Coursework:

    Public Policy and Management

Master by Research:

  1.     Islamic Governance
  2.    List of Graduate Degree Program : HERE

Eligibility Criteria For All degrees Scholarship:

  • Applications are open to, but not limited to, ASEAN citizens, Commonwealth of Independent States and OIC member states.
  • Applicants must be between 18-25 years of age & for MS no more than 35
  • The award is not eligible for permanent residents of Brunei Darussalam.

Eligibility Criteria For Universiti Brunei Darussalam Ph.D. Scholarships?

Eligible Countries: Open For World Wide Students

  1. Bachelor’s degree for apply in MS degree
  2. Master’s degree for Doctoral Degree Program.
  3. High quality and impactful research proposal.

Entry Requirements Required For Apply:

List of conditions is given below:

  1. Conform to all the rules and regulations
  2. Abide by the rules and regulations
  3. Respect the customs, culture, and official religion
  4. Obey all the laws and regulations
  5. Refrain from engaging in political activities
  6. Undergo health screening

Last date to apply for Brunei Darussalam Government Scholarship 2021:

The last date to apply for international students for the Darussalam Brunei Government Scholarship 2021 (Fully Secured International Scholarship) is 15 February 2021.

Scholarship deadline for PhD University of Brunei Darussalam:

The last date for Ph.D. is 28 Feb 2021.

How To Apply For BDG Scholarship – Diploma, Undergraduate & Masters:

  1. Application forms Download Application Form
  2. The application form for the scholarship of the applicant country must be approved by the Ministry of External Affairs or National Center.
  3. Applicants must provide security clearance details from their National Security Agency (ies) / police station (ie, a statement / report in which the applicants have not been approved for any civil or criminal charges).

Completed application forms and emailed to : applyBDGS2021@mfa.gov.bn

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