UBD Graduate Scholarship 2027, Brunei (Fully Funded)

About the scholarship

The UBD Graduate Research Scholarship (UGRS) at Universiti Brunei Darussalam — Brunei’s leading university, ranked in the QS top 300 — funds Master’s and PhD study for the February 2027 intake. It is open to Brunei citizens and international students, with no application fee.

Eligibility

• Open to all nationalities (Brunei and non-Brunei).
• Master’s: first-class bachelor’s degree (or equivalent).
• PhD: master’s degree in a relevant field.
• High-quality research proposal in the chosen area.
• Meet UBD’s English language requirements.

Benefits

• Full tuition waiver, including registration and acceptance fees.
• Monthly subsistence allowance (UBD’s published graduate terms list BND 1,200–2,200 per month, up to 36 months, depending on the award).
• Free on-campus accommodation.
• Return economy airfare for candidates outside Brunei.
• Research/conference funding and visa fee coverage.

Documents required

1. Online admission application (OASys)
2. Degree certificates + transcripts
3. Research proposal
4. CV
5. Passport copy
6. English proficiency proof
7. Reference letters

How to apply

1. Apply through UBD’s Online Admission System (OASys)Scholarship consideration is part of the admission application.
2. Upload all documentsIncomplete applications are not entertained.
3. Submit before 31 October 2026For the February 2027 intake.

FAQs

Verified 16 Oct 2026 against the official UBD UGRS page (tuition waiver; BND 1,200/month subsistence; free accommodation; airfare; OASys route) and Bright Scholarship + OpportunityPortal listings (31 Oct 2026 deadline; BND 2,200 figure on the broader graduate scheme; Feb 2027 intake).