Universiti Brunei Darussalam

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Universiti Brunei Darussalam
Motto: Towards Human Perfection (Ke Arah Kesempurnaan Insan)
Established: October 28, 1985
Type: Government
Chancellor: HM Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah
Vice-Chancellor: Dr. Hj Ismail bin Hj Duraman [1]
Faculty: 300 [2]
Students: 2,800 [3]
Location: Flag of Brunei Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Muara, Brunei
Campus: Rural
Nickname: UBD
Affiliations: ASAIHL, AUN
Website: http://www.ubd.edu.bn/

University of Brunei Darussalam (Abbreviation: UBD; Malay: Universiti Brunei Darussalam; Jawi: يونيبرسيتي بروني دارالسلام) is Brunei's oldest university. It is the largest university in the country in terms of student enrollment and curriculum offered.

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[edit] Background

[edit] History

Universiti Brunei Darussalam was established in 1985, only a year after achieved the country regained full independence, with an intake of 176 students. In 1988, the Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah Institute of Education was merged into the university.

[edit] Mission

Universiti Brunei Darussalam, as a small national university, will develop human resources through excellence in teaching, research and services in areas of importance to Brunei Darussalam.

  • Teaching is the University's primary mission. Universiti Brunei Darussalam aims to produce quality graduates suitably equipped in terms of knowledge, skills, attitudes, moral and spiritual values, to support the development needs of the nation and consistent with the national philosophy.
  • Research is the University's second mission. As the nation's only university, Universiti Brunei Darussalam will promote and undertake research, particularly applied research, in areas where it has a comparative advantage and in accordance with national needs.
  • The University's third mission is service to the community. As the University's staff are highly skilled in a large and growing number of specialisation, Universiti Brunei Darussalam will make this expertise available to the community.

[edit] Faculties

  • Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah Institute of Education (SHBIE)
  • Institute of Medicine (IM)[4]
  • Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS)
  • Faculty of Business, Economics and Policies Studies (FBEPS)
  • Sultan Haji Omar Ali Saifuddien Institute of Islamic Studies (SHOAIIS)
  • Faculty of Science (FOS)
  • Academy of Brunei Studies (ABS)

[edit] See also

[edit] Notes and references

  1. ^ Universiti Brunei Darussalam
  2. ^ Universiti Brunei Darussalam
  3. ^ Universiti Brunei Darussalam
  4. ^ Universiti Brunei Darussalam

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Institution of Higher Learning in Brunei

Universiti Brunei Darussalam • Universiti Islam Sultan Sharif Ali • Institut Teknologi Brunei • Seri Begawan Religious Teachers University College • Sultan Saiful Rijal Technical College • Jefri Bolkiah Engineering College • Pengiran Anak Puteri Rashidah Nursing College • Business School • Nakhoda Ragam Vocational School • Sultan Bolkiah Vocational School
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