Study in Brunei

Who this applies to

Students in Brunei. Malay + English (English-medium common); public + private.

Governing authority

Ministry of Education; Brunei Darussalam National Accreditation Council (BDNAC).

Degree system

Bachelor 4 yrs · Master · PhD. Malay + English; British-influenced (A-level/Brunei-Cambridge cert).

Admission

How

Brunei-Cambridge GCE A-levels / national certificate + university admission; international students apply directly.

Language

English & Malay.

Tuition

Public

Heavily subsidized/free for nationals (oil-funded); generous scholarships.

International

BND ~3,000–40,000/yr depending on program.

Note

Small wealthy sultanate; strong government funding & overseas scholarships.

Student visa & residence permit

Student visa for non-nationals.

Scholarships

Government scholarships (generous, incl. overseas).

Sources & references

• UBD — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Universiti_Brunei_Darussalam (2026-06-12)
• system — https://asem-education.org/compendiums/brunei-darussalam/ (2026-06-12)