Quick Summary
Situated in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam, Universiti Teknologi Brunei is a public established in 1986. Ranked #550 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 2356 students including 5% from outside Brunei Darussalam. Known for strengths in Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, it maintains an acceptance rate of 45%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
UTB is a niche university with high graduate employability and internationally accredited professional programs.
Subject Strengths
Petroleum EngineeringMechanical EngineeringCivil EngineeringElectrical & Electronic Engineering
Founded1986
TypePublic
Total Students2356
Intl Students5%
Faculty Ratio10
CampusUrban
Campus Size15 hectares
Affiliated HospitalsNot Available
AccreditationInstitution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE),Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE),BCS - The Chartered Institute for IT,Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS)
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#550
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#601-800
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
Not Available
Academic Ranking
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Academics & Research
What you can study
Undergraduate Degrees,Master's Degrees,PhD Programs
Programs
PhD in Engineering,PhD in Business,PhD in Computing and Informatics,PhD in Applied Sciences and Mathematics,PhD in Design
PhD Programs
Not Available
Online Programs
Centre for Transport Research (CTR),Centre for Innovative Engineering (CIE),Centre for Research on Agri-Food Science and Technology (CrAFT)
Research Centers
High
Research Output
Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE),Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE),BCS - The Chartered Institute for IT,Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS)
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate45%
IELTS6
TOEFL550
Min GPA3
GRENot Available
GMATNot Available
SATNot Available
ACTNot Available
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · June 30
SPRINGApplication Deadline · October 31
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
Highlight extracurricular achievements and ensure strong proficiency in Mathematics for engineering tracks.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Brunei Dollar
UG Tuition
B$7,000/yr
per year · BND
Living Cost
B$6,500/yr
per year · BND
PG Tuition
B$8,800/yr
per year · BND
Application Fee
$38
one time · USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
B$13,550/yr
tuition + living + essentials · BND
Scholarships AvailableBrunei Darussalam Government Scholarship (BDGS),UTB Scholarship
Avg Scholarship$8,500
Financial AidGovernment-sponsored student allowances for citizens
Work-StudyLimited
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Undergraduate Degrees,Master's Degrees,PhD Programs programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| BEng in Mechanical Engineering | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| BSc in Computing | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Bachelor of Business in Finance and Risk Management | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$17,500
Average Salary After Graduation
82%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementCompulsory Experience Plus (EP) program
Industry Connections
Brunei Shell PetroleumTotalEnergiesHuaweiMitsubishi Corporation
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
On-campus available
Sports Facilities
Multipurpose Hall,Gymnasium,Outdoor Courts
Student Clubs
UTB Student Association (MPPUTB),Robotics Club,Toastmasters Club
Library Resources
UTB Library with extensive digital repository and specialized engineering journals
Exchange Programs
Available
Summer Programs
Available