Eligibility at a glance
Pakistan eligibility Yes
Nationality Open to eligible international and Brunei PhD applicants.
Minimum qualification Master's plus at least Upper Second bachelor degree, or a relevant First Class degree, subject to UBD criteria.
Minimum grade Upper Second / First Class profile as specified by UBD.
Prerequisite background Relevant discipline aligned with the proposed PhD research.
Eligible fields of study UBD PhD research fields, with priority for current high-impact research thrusts.
Work experience Not generally required unless specified by the programme.
Age limit Normally not older than 30 at application; case-by-case exceptions may apply.
English / language Must satisfy UBD graduate English requirements.
Admission required first No
Nomination required No
Application fee No separate scholarship fee stated; admission/application fees may apply.
What the scholarship covers
Tuition Tuition, registration and acceptance fees waived.
Stipend BND 2,200 per month for 36 months.
Travel support One incoming and one outgoing economy-class ticket for candidates not residing in Brunei.
Insurance Visa fees included; verify medical/insurance provisions in current offer.
Other benefits Free on-campus accommodation plus up to BND 3,000 for overseas research/conference presentations.
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Verification & official source
Last verified: 8 August 2026
Deadline confidence: Next cycle not announced
Official UBD UGRS page reviewed 2026-08-08. Published intake dates on the page relate to earlier 2025/2026 cycles; next application window should be confirmed in OASys.
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