Universities in Brunei

Explore the uniRank League Table and University Ranking of 4 Universities in Brunei

The Nation of Brunei is divided into 4 districts (Malay: daerah). The majority of higher education institutions that meet the uniRank selection criteria are located in the Brunei-Muara district, situated in the northernmost part of the country. Brunei-Muara is home to the capital city, Bandar Seri Begawan, and serves as the political, economic, and cultural center of Brunei. The following uniRank sub-rankings and league tables consider all districts that include at least one Bruneian higher education institution meeting the uniRank selection criteria.

Brunei-Muara (4)  

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The Higher Education System in Brunei

The higher education system in Brunei is managed by the Ministry of Education (Kementerian Pendidikan) and regulated by the Brunei Darussalam National Accreditation Council. The system includes public and private institutions, offering a range of academic and vocational programs.

In Brunei, higher education is provided by the following types of institutions:

1. Universities: these institutions offer undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in various fields of study.
2. Institutes: focus on specialized programs and professional qualifications.
3. Polytechnics: provide technical education and vocational training, offering diplomas and certificates.
4. Colleges: offer certificate and diploma programs, especially in technical and vocational education.

Students in Brunei access higher education after completing secondary education, typically by obtaining the Brunei Cambridge General Certificate of Education Advanced Level (GCE A-Level) or equivalent qualifications. Admission is based on performance in these exams, and some students may also enter vocational or technical training programs.

The languages of instruction in Brunei’s higher education institutions are Malay and English.

1. First stage: the first stage of higher education leads to a Bachelor's degree, typically requiring four years of study.
2. Second stage: postgraduate education leads to a Master's degree, which usually takes one to two years to complete.
3. Third stage: the highest level of higher education is the Ph.D., typically requiring a minimum of three years of study beyond the Master's degree.

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