UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI BRUNEI

MINISTRY OF EDUCATION
BRUNEI DARUSSALAM

ADMISSION INTO 2018/2019 ACADEMIC SESSION

Applicants who fulfill the minimum entry requirements into an undergraduate

degree programme of their choice are now eligible to apply to the University for
the academic year 2018/2019.

1 MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

1.1 Undergraduate Degree

Applicants for admission to undergraduate degree programmes must satisfy

the following minimum entry requirements:-

i. At least a Credit Six (C6) in Mathematics at GCE Ordinary Level or its

equivalent.

ii. At least a Credit Six (C6) in English Language at GCE Ordinary Level
or an IELTS score of 6.01 or TOEFL minimum overall score 5502 or its
equivalent.

The following points are used as a basis for programme specific

requirements:

Tariff Points:
A* - 140
A - 120
B - 100
C - 80
D - 60
E - 40

1 and 2 : This is a university requirement and may differ for the award of any scholarship

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A1 - BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING (HONS) IN CIVIL ENGINEERING

a. A minimum of 240 ‘A’ level points for 3 A-level passes in subjects including
Mathematics (Grade C or higher) and two relevant science subjects (normally
include Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Further Mathematics, Design and
Technology, Geography and Computing).
OR
b. An International Baccalaureate score of 28 points preferably with minimum of 5
points in Physics and Mathematics at standard level or 4 points at higher level.
OR
c. A relevant BTEC/BDTVEC Higher National Diploma or its equivalent with a
minimum of Merit grades in 60% of modules including analytical modules such as
Mathematics, Soil Mechanics, Hydraulics and Structures.
OR
d. Relevant work experience and/or other qualifications deemed to be equivalent to
one of the above to be decided on a case by case basis by the Faculty.

A2 - BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING (HONS) IN CIVIL & STRUCTURAL

ENGINEERING

a. A minimum of 280 ‘A’ Level points for 3 ‘A’ level passes in subjects including
Mathematics (Grade C or higher) and two relevant science subjects (normally
include, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Further Mathematics, Design and
Technology, Computing and Geography).
OR
b. An International Baccalaureate score of 30 points preferably with minimum of 5
points in Physics and Mathematics at standard level or 4 points at higher level.
OR
c. A relevant BTEC/BDTVEC Higher National Diploma or its equivalent with a
minimum of Merit grades in 70% of modules including analytical modules such as
Mathematics, Soil Mechanics, Hydraulics and Structures.
OR
d. Relevant work experience and/or other qualifications deemed to be equivalent to
one of the above to be decided on a case by case basis by the Faculty.

A3 - BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING (HONS) IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

a. A minimum of 240 ‘A’ level points for three ‘A’ level passes; the three ‘A’ level
passes must be in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (excluding Further
Mathematics) at Grade C or better.
OR
b. An International Baccalaureate Diploma score of 28 points with minimum of 5
points in Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry at standard level or a minimum of
4 points at higher level.
OR
c. A relevant BTEC/BDTVEC Higher National Diploma or its equivalent with at least
60% of the modules at Merit or higher including all analytical modules such as
Mathematics and Fluid Mechanics.
OR
d. Relevant work experience and/or qualifications deemed to be equivalent to one
of the above to be decided on a case by case basis by the faculty.

A5- BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING (HONS) IN ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS

ENGINEERING

a. A minimum of 220 ‘A’ level points for three A-level passes in subjects including
Mathematics (Grade C or higher) and Physics (Grade C or higher) and a Science
subject (Chemistry/Biology/Further Mathematics).
OR

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 b. A minimum of 180 points for 2 ‘A’ level passes in subjects including Mathematics
and Physics at grade ‘C’ or higher.
OR
c. An International Baccalaureate Diploma score of 28 points with a minimum of 5
points in Physics and Mathematics at standard level or a minimum of 4 points at
higher level.
OR
d. A relevant BTEC/BDTVEC Higher National Diploma or its equivalent with at least
60% or higher of the modules at Merit including 60% 0f the analytical modules
as identified by the programme area.
OR
e. Relevant work experience and/or qualifications deemed to be equivalent to one
of the above to be decided on a case by case basis by the faculty.
A6 - BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING (HONS) IN MECHATRONIC ENGINEERING

a. A minimum of 220 ‘A’ Level points for 3 ‘A’ level passes in both Mathematics and
Physics at Grade C or higher, and a Science subject (Design and Technology/
Chemistry/Further Mathematics / Computing).
OR
b. A minimum of 180 points for 2 ‘A’ level passes in subjects including Mathematics
and Physics at grade ‘C’ or higher.
OR
c. An International Baccalaureate Diploma score of 28 points with a minimum of 5
points in Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry at standard level or a minimum of
4 points at higher level.
OR
d. A relevant BTEC/BDTVEC Higher National Diploma or its equivalent with at least
60% or higher of the modules at Merit including 60% 0f the analytical modules
as identified by the programme area.
OR
e. Relevant work experience and/or qualifications deemed to be equivalent to one of
the above to be decided on a case by case basis by the faculty.
A7 - BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING (HONS) IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

a. A minimum of 240 ‘A’ level points for three ‘A’ level passes including
Mathematics or Further Mathematics (Grade C or higher), Physics (Grade C or
higher) and a relevant Science subject. (Relevant Science subjects include
Design and Technology, Chemistry, Biology and Computing).
OR
b. A minimum of 180 ‘A’ level points for 2 ‘A’ level passes including Mathematics
and Physics at grade ‘C’ or higher and a credit in Chemistry at GCE Ordinary
Level or equivalent.
OR
c. An International Baccalaureate Diploma score of 28 points with minimum of 5
points in Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry at standard level or a minimum of
4 points at higher level.
OR
d. A relevant BTEC/BDTVEC Higher National Diploma or its equivalent with at least
60% or higher of the modules at Merit including 60% of the analytical modules
as identified by the programme area.
OR
e. Relevant work experience and/or qualifications deemed to be equivalent to one
of the above to be decided on a case by case basis by the faculty.

A8 - BACHELOR OF BUSINESS (HONS) IN BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEMS

A9 - BACHELOR OF BUSINESS (HONS) IN FINANCE & RISK MANAGEMENT
A10 - BACHELOR OF BUSINESS (HONS) IN MARKETING AND INFORMATION
SYSTEMS
A11 – BACHELOR OF BUSINESS (HONS) IN ACCOUNTING AND INFORMATION
SYSTEMS
A12 – BACHELOR OF BUSINESS (HONS) IN APPLIED ECONOMICS AND FINANCE
A13 – BACHELOR OF BUSINESS (HONS) IN TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT

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 a. A minimum of 200 ‘A’ Level points for 3 ‘A’ level passes in very relevant English
medium subjects (normally include Accounting, Economics, Management of
Business / Business Studies, Mathematics and Computer Studies).
OR
b. A minimum of 180 ‘A’ Level points for 2 ‘A’ level passes in relevant English
medium subjects.
OR
c. An International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma with minimum score of 24 points
from relevant subjects at standard level, including Mathematics and Business
Management, Economics, Geography, History, Psychology, IT in a Global Society
or Computer Science.
OR
d. A BTEC/BDTVEC Higher National Diploma in Business fields with acceptable
grades as specified by the School.
OR
e. Relevant work experience and/or qualifications deemed to be equivalent to one
of the above to be decided on a case by case basis by the School.

A14-BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (HONS) IN APPLIED MATHEMATICS AND

ECONOMICS

a. A minimum of 200 ‘A’ Level points for 3 ‘A’ level passes in subjects include
Mathematics and two relevant subjects (include Economics, Accounting,
Management of Business / Business Studies, and Computer Studies)
OR
b. A minimum of 180 ‘A’ Level points for 2 ‘A’ level passes in subjects include
Mathematics and one relevant subject (includes Economics, Accounting,
Management of Business and Computer Studies)
OR
c. An International Baccalaureate Diploma score of 24 points from relevant subjects
at standard level including Mathematics and one relevant subject (includes
Economics, Business Management and Computer Science)
OR
d. A relevant BTEC/BDTVEC Higher National Diploma or its equivalent with a
minimum of merit grades in 60% of modules including Mathematics and
Economics.
OR
e. Relevant work experience and/or qualifications deemed to be equivalent to one
of the above to be decided on a case by case basis by the School.

A15- BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

a. A minimum of 220 ‘A’ Level points for 3 ‘A’ level passes in two subjects (include
Biology, Chemistry, Food Studies, Physics and Mathematics).
OR
b. A minimum of 180 points for 2 ‘A’ level passes in two subjects (include Biology,
Chemistry, Food Studies, Physics and Mathematics).
OR
c. An International Baccalaureate Diploma score of 28 points with a minimum of 5
points from relevant subjects including Biology and Chemistry at standard level
or a minimum of 4 points at higher level.
OR
d. A relevant BTEC/BDTVEC Higher National Diploma or its equivalent with a
minimum of merit grades in 60% of modules including Microbiology and one of
(Chemistry, Food Chemistry, or Biochemistry).
OR
e. Relevant work experience and/or qualifications deemed to be equivalent to one
of the above to be decided on a case by case basis by the faculty.

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A16- BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (HONS) IN INTERNET COMPUTING
A17-BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (HONS) IN COMPUTING
A18- BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (HONS) IN CREATIVE MULTIMEDIA
A19 - BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (HONS) IN DIGITAL MEDIA
A20- BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (HONS) IN COMPUTING WITH DATA ANALYTICS

a. A minimum of 200 ‘A’ Level points for 3 ‘A’ level passes including :
-One subject from Group A and two subjects from Group B or
-Two subjects from Group A and one subject from Group B or
- Three subjects from Group A.
OR
b. A minimum of 180 ‘A’ Level points for 2 ‘A’ level passes including :
-At least one subject from Group A and one subject from Group B or
-Two subjects from Group A.
OR
c. An International Baccalaureate Diploma score of 24 points with minimum of 5 points
in Mathematics at higher level and minimum of 4 points in two sciences at higher
level (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Computer Science or Design Technology.
OR
d. A relevant BTEC/BDTVEC Higher National Diploma in Business or Computing Fields,
Information Technology related fields with acceptable grades as specified by the
School. The HND qualification must be obtained within the last 2 years. Other
applicants, who obtained their HND more than 2 years before the proposed
admission date, will be considered on a case-by–case basis, with relevant work or
other experience.
OR
e. Relevant work experience and/or qualifications deemed to be equivalent to one of
the above to be decided on a case by case basis by the School.

 BSc (Honours)  BSc (Honours)  BSc (Honours)

Internet Computing Computing with Creative Multimedia
 BSc (Honours) Data Analytics  BSc (Honours)
Computing Digital Media
 BSc (Honours)
Computer Networking
 BSc (Honours)
Computer &
Information Security
Group A: Group A: Group A:
Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Further
Mathematics, Physics, Mathematics, Physics, Mathematics, Physics,
Computer Studies/Science Computer Computer Studies/Science,
and Thinking Skills Studies/Science Thinking Skills.

Group B: Group B: Group B:

Applied ICT/IT, Accounting, Applied ICT/IT, Applied ICT/IT, Accounting,
Biology, Business Studies, Accounting, Biology, Art & Design, Biology,
Chemistry, Design & Business Studies, Business Studies,
Technology, Economics, Chemistry, Design & Chemistry, Design &
Geography, History, Technology, Technology, Drama &
Psychology, Sociology, Economics, Theatre Studies,
English Literature, Media Geography, History, Economics, Geography,
Studies, and Travel & Psychology, Sociology, History, Psychology,
Tourism. English Literature, Sociology, English
Media Studies, Literature, Media Studies,
Thinking Skills and Music Technology, Travel &
Travel & Tourism. Tourism.

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A21-BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (HONS) IN COMPUTER NETWORKING
A22-BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (HONS) IN COMPUTER & INFORMATION SECURITY

a. A minimum of 200 ‘A’ Level points for 3 ‘A’ level passes including :
-One subject from Group A and two subjects from Group B or
-Two subjects from Group A and one subject from Group B or
- Three subjects from Group A.
OR
b. A minimum of 180 ‘A’ Level points for 2 ‘A’ level passes including :
-At least one subject from Group A and one subject from Group B or
-Two subjects from Group A.
OR
c. An International Baccalaureate Diploma score of 24 points with minimum of 5
points in Mathematics at higher level and minimum of 4 points in two
sciences at higher level (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Computer Science or
Design Technology.
OR
d. A relevant BTEC/BDTVEC Higher National Diploma in Business or Computing
Fields or any Engineering Fields (Network Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Engineering) with an overall average of 60%. The HND qualification must be
obtained within the last 2 years. Other applicants, who obtained their HND
more than 2 years before the proposed admission date, will be considered on
a case-by–case basis, with relevant work or other experience.
OR
e. Relevant work experience and/or qualifications deemed to be equivalent to
one of the above to be decided on a case by case basis by the School.

2 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must also satisfy the following additional requirements:-

2.1 Willing to accept the offer set by the University. NO FURTHER CHANGE
in the programme choices will be entertained.

2.2 Clear from any security issues and medically fit.

3 APPLICANTS WHO ARE NOT CONSIDERED

Applicants in the following categories will automatically not be considered:

3.1 Not fulfilling minimum and additional entry requirements as mentioned in

paragraph 1 and 2.

3.2 Previously rejected an offer from the Ministry of Education for any
programmes at Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD), Universiti Islam
Sultan Sharif Ali (UNISSA), Politeknik Brunei or Universiti Teknologi Brunei
(UTB).

3.3 Late applications received after the closing date or any incomplete
application or application with non-certified certificates and documents
attached or any application containing untrue or misleading information.

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4 GENERAL INFORMATION

4.1 For further enquiries, please contact:-

ASSISTANT REGISTRAR (ACADEMIC / STUDENTS RECORD)

THE REGISTRAR’S OFFICE,
UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI BRUNEI,
JALAN TUNGKU LINK, GADONG BE 1410
NEGARA BRUNEI DARUSSALAM

Tel.: 2461020 ext 5170

Fax.: 2461035
Website: [Link]
Email: [Link]@[Link] ; [Link]@[Link]

4.2 Programmes offered are listed in the accompanying information (Please

refer to Appendix ‘A’)

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 APPENDIX ‘A’

PROGRAMMES OFFERED
FOR THE 2018/2019 ACADEMIC SESSION
UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI BRUNEI

Faculty or
Programme Code Programme Name
School
A1 Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) in Civil Engineering
A2 Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) in Civil & Structural Engineering
Faculty of A3 Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) in Chemical Engineering
Engineering A5 Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) in Electrical & Electronic Engineering
A6 Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) in Mechatronic Engineering
A7 Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering
A8 Bachelor of Business (Hons) in Business Information Systems
A9 Bachelor of Business (Hons) in Finance & Risk Management
School of A10 Bachelor of Business (Hons) in Marketing and Information Systems
Under- Business A11 Bachelor of Business (Hons) in Accounting and Information Systems
graduate A12 Bachelor of Business (Hons) in Applied Economics & Finance
Degree A13 Bachelor of Business (Hons) in Technology Management
(4 YEARS School of
FULLTIME) A14 Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Applied Mathematics and Economics
Applied
Sciences &
A15 Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Food Science and Technology
Mathematics
A16 Bachelor of Science ( Hons) in Internet Computing
A17 Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Computing
School of A18 Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Computing with Data Analytics
Computing & A19 Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Creative Multimedia
Informatics A20 Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Digital Media
A21 Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Computer Networking
A22 Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Computer and Information Security

Faculty or
Programme Code Programme Name
School
MR1 Masters by Research in Civil Engineering
Faculty of MR2 Masters by Research in Petroleum and Chemical Engineering
Engineering MR3 Masters by Research in Mechanical Engineering
MR4 Masters by Research in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
MR5 Masters by Research in Accounting
MSc by School of
Research MR6 Masters by Research in Economics
Business
programmes MR7 Masters by Research in Management
(2 YEARS
FULLTIME) School of MR8 Masters by Research in Computing and Information Systems
Computing & MR9 Masters by Research in Computer Network Security
Informatics MR10 Masters by Research in Creative Computing
School of
MR11 Masters by Research in Applied Mathematics and Economics
Applied
Sciences and
Mathematics
MR12 Masters by Research in Food Science and Technology

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 Faculty or
Programme Code Programme Name
School

MC1 Master of Science in Water Resources and Environmental Engineering

MSc by Faculty of MC2 Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Coursework Engineering
(Taught) MC3 Master of Science in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
programme
s MC4 Master of Science in Petroleum Engineering
(1 YEAR
FULLTIME) School of
MC5 Master of Science in Management and Technology
Business
School of
Computing & MC6 Master of Science in Computing and Information Systems
Informatics

For further information on the entry requirements for the Masters programmes, please
browse the university’s website at [Link] or the following link
[Link]
office/

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