Universiti Brunei Darussalam

UBD and Chongqing University (CQU) formalised their partnership through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding on 28 January 2026, strengthening collaboration in academic exchange, research, and international engagement.

#UBD #GlobalPartnerships #HigherEducation

Computer Science at Universiti Brunei Darussalam enters the Times Higher Education Subject Rankings for the first time, placing in the 251–300 band globally.

Computer Science Makes First Entry Into THE Subject Rankings 🎉
#Computerscience #highereducation

OUA Universiti Brunei Darussalam hosted the Inclusive Futures Workshop on supporting students with visual impairment, led by UBD alumni with lived experience—strengthening accessibility, inclusion, and alumni engagement at UBD.

#UBD #InclusiveFutures #Accessibility

UBD and Northern Trust have signed an MoU to develop digital and fintech talent in Brunei. The partnership focuses on AI, digital assets, and financial innovation—preparing students with global insights and future-ready skills.

#UBD #FuturingTogether #Fintech #Innovation

TEDxUniversitiBruneiDarussalam is back for its 3rd edition!
Theme: Tradition Forward: Bridging Heritage & Modernity
📅 Sat, 4 Oct 2025 | 📍 UBD Pro-Chancellor Arts Centre

Seats are limited — join us for ideas worth spreading.

#TEDx #UBD #TraditionForward

UBD welcomes 795 new students at Freshers Week 2025. The Vice-Chancellor called on them to lead with purpose, think critically in an AI era, and uphold national values. A new chapter begins. #UBD #FreshersWeek2025 #HigherEd

Over 150 youth gathered at the 16th AIPA Roadshow hosted at UBD, engaging directly with AIPA Secretary General H.E. Ar. Siti Rozaimeriyanty. The event highlighted the vital role of youth in ASEAN’s future through dialogue, diplomacy, and sustainability. #AIPA #UBD #ASEANYouth #FuturingTogether

UBD hosted Brunei’s first World Bank Talent Outreach Program, connecting SEAVG youth with global career pathways in development. Held with MOFE, MPO & the World Bank, the event drew 380+ participants and spotlighted key skills for a sustainable future. #UBD #SEAVG #WorldBank

UBD held its first STEAM Festival 2025, connecting science, tech, engineering, arts & maths with the community through hands-on learning and innovation. #UBDSTEAM2025 #FuturingTogether #STEAM #Education

UBD’s Borneo Studies Network (BSN) & iCUBE hosted the Young Researchers Workshop: 2030 & Beyond—a deep dive into energy transition & sustainability in Borneo. Talks, foresight exercises & a power station visit made it a meaningful step toward SDG 7 & 13. #UBD #Sustainability #Borneo2030

UBD’s Mushroom Discovery Week: Spore to Science (3–5 June 2025) celebrates Brunei’s fungal biodiversity through workshops, field outings, and expert talks. The event promotes research, education, and conservation in line with UBD’s sustainability goals. #UBD40 #SporeToScience #FuturingTogether

UBD hosted the 3rd BSN Conference (3–4 June 2025) on Smart City Transformation, Biodiversity, and Green Supply Chain in Borneo. Regional experts gathered to share ideas for a sustainable, innovative future. #BSN2025 #UBD #SmartCity #FuturingTogether

Over 60 youth across Brunei joined the ASEAN DSE Enablement Session 2025 at UBD, building digital skills with SAP Analytics Cloud. The event supports SDG 4, 8, and 10 through inclusive, hands-on learning.

#ASEANDSE2025 #UBD #YouthEmpowerment #FuturingTogether

We want to hear from you!
UBD and The Brand Education invite you to take a 5–7 min survey on how you see the University. Your views will help shape its future.
Scan the QR code to take part by 3 June 2025.

Your voice matters. Please take this quick survey and be a part of our efforts to make the UBD website a better experience for all.

#universitibruneidarussalam #ubd #futuringtogether #mendepanbersama

Congratulations to our alumni who were among six businesses recognised during the Proudly Brunei Business Awards 2025, organised by BEDB, for their performance excellence and entrepreneurial achievements. Each of their journeys is an inspiring tale.

'Nurses and Midwives Retreat Day: Cultivating Self-Care, Resilience, and Team Spirit' was held on 12th May to commemorate the International Day of the Midwife and International Nurses Day while fostering wellbeing, resilience, and solidarity among healthcare professionals.

UBD x TAP MoU signed!
A 5-year partnership to boost student entrepreneurship, financial literacy & career readiness.

💡 Key focus:
🔹 SPK SE awareness
🔹 Financial & startup workshops
🔹 Internships & joint training

#UBD #FuturingTogether #TAPBrunei #Entrepreneurship #FinancialLiteracy #Wawasan2035

UBD x Inner Mongolia Jiu Ke Kangrui Enviro-Tech Co Ltd!

A new MoU sets the stage for collaborative research in seawater desalination, wastewater management & sustainable innovation—advancing Brunei Vision 2035 & China’s Belt & Road.

#UBD #FuturingTogether #GreenTech #BruneiChina #AcademicIndustry

UBD was honoured to host Her Excellency Datin Laila Utama Dr. Vjosa Osmani-Sadriu, President of the Republic of Kosovo, on 6 May 2025. She delivered a lecture and planted a Hopea pentanervia tree—marking a shared commitment to education, diplomacy, and sustainability.

#UBD #Kosovo #FuturingTogether

UBD marks a milestone with Professor Dr Noor Azam’s professorial lecture on Brunei’s multilingual landscape.
His work champions language equity and continues to shape national discourse.

#UBD #FASS #LanguageEquity #Brunei #ProfessorialLecture #FuturingTogether

Congratulations to the recipients of the Pingat Indah Kerja Baik (P.I.K.B.)! #PIKB #UBD #Brunei

Exciting news! Noorfati’ah Noor Hasnul (ASEAN Young Speaker Contest) and Nur Fatin Farhanah binti Abdullah (ASEAN Future Innovators Challenge) will represent UBD at the ASEAN Student Mobility Program in Feb 2025. Wishing them success on this journey!

#UBD #ASEANStudentMobility #ProudlyUBD

Congrats to Dk Nur Amira, a 2024 UBD Math graduate, who’s pursuing a Master of Applied Econometrics at the University of Queensland with the ASEAN-Australia Awards. A true inspiration for UBD students to apply for this prestigious opportunity!

#UBDAlumni #ASEANAustraliaAwards #FuturingTogethe

UBD Discovery Week 2025 📢

Explore UBD from 9–15 Feb!
🔹 Open Day (9–10 Feb) – Programmes & scholarships
🔹 Faculty Showcase (10–15 Feb) – Tours & activities

Join Brunei’s top-ranked university! #UBDDiscoveryWeek

Boost your English for university!

Join UBD's Bridging English Course (BEC) to enhance your reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills.

🗓️ 4th March \u2013 6th June 2025
💰 BND 1,270 (all-inclusive)

Apply via OASys this January. 📩 office.lc@ubd.edu.bn for details. #EnglishCourse

🎓 Ready for postgrad? UBD’s Master’s & PhD programs are open!

📅 Deadlines:

Aug 2025 Intake: Jan–Feb 2025
Jan 2026 Intake: June–July 2025
💻 Apply: apply.ubd.edu.bn
📖 Details: ubd.edu.bn/admission/gr...

#UBD #Postgrad

UBD Botanical Research Centre officially launched its highly anticipated Educational Tourist Packages, offering local and international visitors an unparalleled opportunity to explore Brunei’s first and only botanic garden.