Institut Teknologi Brunei

Institut Teknologi Brunei
Motto Our National Engineering and Technology University
Established 1986
Type Government
Chancellor His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam
Vice-Chancellor Associate Professor Dr Hjh Zohrah binti Hj Sulaiman (Acting)
Academic staff
 ~140
Undergraduates ~2273
Location Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Muara, Brunei
Nickname ITB
Website http://www.itb.edu.bn

Institut Teknologi Brunei (Abbreviation: ITB), is an engineering and technology university in Brunei Darussalam that specializes in the niche areas of engineering, business and computing.

ITB was established as a higher learning institution in 1986 that offered Higher National Diploma programmes in Engineering, Business and Computing. These programmes are aimed at producing para-professionals for the industry. ITB’s ethos has always been based around the idea that effective instruction, hands-on approach and industry-based programmes equip students with fundamental knowledge, competence and marketable skills. This guiding principle has helped ITB produce graduates who are highly valued by local employers and readily accepted by universities in the UK, Australia and other countries where ITB students further their studies.

ITB was upgraded to a university in 2008, and since then, tremendous development has taken place including the expansion of its academic programmes portfolio, establishment of strategic partnerships with industries and universities, embarking on the process of programmes accreditation by professional bodies, and intensification of research activities.

Although ITB has moved towards offering undergraduate and graduate programmes starting from 2009, ITB continues to take pride in and maintain its successful hands-on approach in teaching and learning, and also the relevancy of its curricula to the needs of the industry.

In research, ITB is striving to become a university that can contribute to the enrichment of knowledge and the solving of contemporary issues through its research endeavours. ITB’s research efforts are focused along three research thrusts: Oil and Gas, Green Technology and Water. The ITB Centre for Transport Research (CfTR) was established to carry out research activities that include policy studies, transport modelling and intelligent transport system, and focuses on the areas of Transport Safety, Highway & Geotechnics, and Traffic. The newly established Centre for Innovative Engineering aims to become a dynamic centre for multidisciplinary and innovative translational research.

Today, ITB is home to around 2,273 students 140 faculty members. ITB has produced 4,483 HND graduates and 128 degree graduates. Academic programmes are being offered by the Faculty of Engineering, School of Computing and Informatics and School of Business. The Faculty of Engineering comprises four programme areas: Civil Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Petroleum & Chemical Engineering. The School of Computing and Informatics consists of three programme areas: Creative Computing, Computer Information Systems and Computer Network Security. Meanwhile, the ITB School of Business has three programme areas: Economics, Accounting and Management. The Centre for Communication, Teaching and Learning supports the faculty and schools in terms of students’ language proficiencies and soft skills development.


Background

History

In November 1980, the Director of Education submitted a proposal to the government calling for the establishment of Institut Teknologi Brunei. He suggested that such an institution be created to expand the provision of technical education in Brunei Darussalam. A little less than two years later, in February 1982, the proposal was accepted by the government.

As the physical establishment of the Institute was expected to take some time to complete, Pusat Latihan Teknikal Brunei was developed and expanded as an embryo for the Institute. Towards the later stages of its establishment in October 1985, the Institute was assisted by Leeds Polytechnic in the development of its curriculum, secondment of staff, procurement of books and equipment, and recruitment of contract staff in the United Kingdom. Less than five months later, the Institute took in its first intake of students.

Mission

"To provide experiential learning, enhance research and foster partnerships"

Vision

To be amongst the best 10 universities for Engineering and Technology in Southeast Asia by 2018

Academic Programmes

Academic programmes are being offered by The Faculty of Engineering, School of Business and School of Computing and Informatics. The Faculty of Engineering comprises four (4) programme areas: Civil Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Petroleum and Chemical Engineering. The School of Business offers six degree and two postgraduate programmes under the following areas: Accounting, Economics & Management. The School of Computing & Informatics is currently offering 5 undergraduate programmes and postgraduate degree by research. The Centre for Communication, Teaching and Learning supports both the schools and the Faculty of Engineering in terms of students' language proficiencies and soft skills development.

Faculty of Engineering: Civil Engineering

Faculty of Engineering: Electrical & Electronic Engineering

Faculty of Engineering: Mechanical Engineering

Faculty of Engineering: Petroleum and Chemical Engineering

ITB School of Business

ITB School of Computing & Informatics

Centre for Communication, Teaching and Learning

The Centre for Communication, Teaching and Learning aims to identify and meet the language and soft skills needs of The Faculty of Engineering, School of Business and School of Computing and Informatics in ITB. Communication Skills are designed to equip students to communicate effectively using a variety of techniques both in written and oral form in a Business or Engineering environment. Students learn through interactive videos, simulation, and practice sessions on how to be better communicators.

Arabic, Korean, Japanese, Malay,and Mandarin Language classes are offered.
A compulsory unit for every undergraduates in the university.

Achievements

University Entry Requirements

Undergraduate / Bachelor Degree

Applicants for Admission to Undergraduate Degree Programmes must satisfy the following minimum entry requirements:

i. At least a credit six in the Malay language at GCE Ordinary Level (Applicable only for Bruneians applying for Government Scholarship)

ii. At least a credit six in Mathematics at GCE Ordinary Level or its equivalent.

iii. At least a credit six in English Language at GCE Ordinary Level or an IELTS score of 6.0 or TOEFL minimum overall score of 550 or its equivalent.

Additional Requirements

University Research

In research, ITB is striving to become a university that can contribute to the enrichment of knowledge and the solving of contemporary issues through its research endeavors. ITB's research efforts are focused along three research thrusts: Oil and Gas, Green Technology and Water. The ITB Centre for Road Safety Studies was established to support Road Safety Policy and strategy development through research-generated evidence, date and recommendations.


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Coordinates: 4°58′39″N 114°54′01″E / 4.97750°N 114.90028°E