Universiti Brunei Darussalam Scholarship 2027 | Fully Funded PhD Scholarship

Universiti Brunei Darussalam Fully Funded Graduate Research Scholarship 2027

Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) offers competitive research scholarship opportunities for outstanding international students seeking to pursue doctoral studies in Brunei Darussalam.

The UBD Graduate Research Scholarship (UGRS) aims to support highly qualified researchers with strong academic backgrounds and impactful research proposals. It provides a comprehensive funding package, including a tuition waiver, monthly stipend, university accommodation, international travel, visa support, and funding for research activities and conferences.

Some faculties have announced postgraduate admissions for the February 2027 intake. However, admission to a doctoral programme does not automatically guarantee the award of a research scholarship.

📋 Scholarship Overview

💰 Scholarship Coverage and Benefits

The scholarship provides the following benefits to successful applicants:

• Full tuition-fee waiver, including registration and acceptance fees, for 36 months.
• A monthly living allowance of BND 2,200 for 36 months.
• Free on-campus accommodation for three years, excluding registration charges or security deposits.
• One economy-class ticket to Brunei at the start of the program and one return ticket upon completion.
• Research fieldwork or conference funding of up to BND 3,000.
• Visa-fee coverage for international students.

The monthly stipend is paid after successful enrolment and on-campus attendance. Financial benefits do not automatically continue beyond the initial 36-month scholarship period.

🎓 Priority Research Fields

The university priorities research proposals aligned with its strategic research areas, including:

• Energy
• Materials Science
• Biodiversity
• Data Analytics
• Asian and Islamic Studies
• Bioinspiration
• Climate Change
• Herbal Medicine
• Sensor Technology
• Catalysis

These are priority research fields rather than an exhaustive list of doctoral programmes. Applications in other academic disciplines may be considered where appropriate programmes and research supervision are available.

✅ Eligibility Requirements

Applicants should generally meet the following requirements:

• Be no older than 30 years at the time of application, although exceptional cases may be considered individually.
• Hold a Master's degree and at least an Upper Second Class Honours Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Alternatively, hold a First Class Honours degree in a relevant field where direct doctoral admission is permitted.
• Have obtained the relevant qualifying degree within five years before the beginning of the academic semester.
• Meet UBD's academic admission and English-language requirements.
• Submit a strong, original and impactful research proposal.
• Demonstrate alignment between the intended research and the university's research priorities.

Scholarship selection is competitive, and fulfilling the minimum criteria does not guarantee funding.

🌐 English-Language Requirements

UBD accepts several forms of English-language proficiency evidence.

The university does not accept TOEFL ITP for its general English-language admission requirement.

Some doctoral programs require higher scores. For example, certain Management, Economics and Public Policy programmes specify IELTS 6.5 or another accepted equivalent.

Applicants must therefore verify the exact language requirement for their selected program.

📄 Required Documents

Applicants should prepare:

1. A valid international passport.
2. Bachelor's degree certificate.
3. Master's degree certificate, or proof of eligibility for direct PhD admission.
4. Official academic transcripts.
5. Accepted English-language proficiency certificate.
6. Detailed research proposal.
7. Academic CV, where requested.
8. Academic recommendation letters, where required by the programme.
9. Security clearance letter from the applicant's country of origin.
10. Any additional programme-specific documentation.

The university requires certified copies of relevant academic documents and asks international applicants to upload a security clearance letter.

📝 Research Proposal Requirements

A strong doctoral research proposal should normally contain:

• Proposed research title.
• Research problem and significance.
• Research aims and questions.
• Literature review and research gap.
• Proposed methodology.
• Expected findings or contributions.
• Academic and practical significance.
• Research timeline and references.

The required proposal length varies by program. Certain programs request approximately 1,000–1,500 words, while others have different requirements.

📅 Important Dates

📝 How to Apply

Applications are submitted through the official UBD online admission system.

1. Visit the official online application portal.
2. Create a new application using a valid email address.
3. Select the intended PhD program.
4. Complete personal and academic information.
5. Upload academic certificates and transcripts.
6. Submit English-language proficiency evidence.
7. Upload the required research proposal.
8. Provide additional documentation for international applicants.
9. Follow the relevant instructions for research scholarship consideration.
10. Review and submit the application before the applicable closing date.
11. Monitor the registered email address for further instructions or decisions.

Applicants must complete the final submission process. Saved but unsubmitted applications are not considered, and successful online applications do not require submission of paper copies under the university's general instructions.

🎯 Scholarship Continuation Requirements

UGRS recipients must:

• Maintain full-time student status.
• Demonstrate satisfactory academic and research progress.
• Submit progress reports as required by their supervisors.
• Remain in Brunei during the scholarship period unless authorized for research-related or other approved travel.
• Participate in teaching assistance or other academic activities within the limits specified by the university.
• Meet the scholarship's ongoing eligibility and performance requirements.

The scholarship is subject to six-monthly reviews, and UBD may suspend or terminate funding if the conditions are not met.

🔗 Official Links

Official University Website: Universiti Brunei Darussalam

Graduate Research Scholarship: UGRS Scholarship Information

Scholarship Terms and Conditions: Official UGRS Terms PDF

Online Application Portal: UBD Online Admission System

Postgraduate Programmes: Graduate Programs Offered

Scholarship Enquiries: pgscholarship.admin@ubd.edu.bn

💡 Need Help Applying?

The Fursaty team assists students preparing for the Universiti Brunei Darussalam Scholarship by providing academic eligibility assessments, programme selection support, academic CV preparation, research proposal development guidance, document review and application support.

📲 Contact Fursaty via WhatsApp to request an initial assessment of your academic profile.