Institut Teknologi Brunei

Institut Teknologi Brunei
Motto Our National Engineering and Technology University
Type Government
Established 1986
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 engineering, business and computing.

ITB was established as a higher learning institution in 1986, offering Higher National Diploma programmes in Engineering, Business and Computing.

ITB was upgraded to a university in 2008. Since then developments include the expansion of its academic programmes portfolio, establishment of partnerships with industries and universities, programme accreditation by professional bodies, and intensification of research activities.

ITB research efforts are focused on 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 centre for multidisciplinary and innovative translational research.

Today, ITB is home to around 2,273 students and 140 faculty members. ITB has produced 4,483 HND graduates and 128 degree graduates. Academic programmes are offered by the Faculty of Engineering, School of Computing and Informatics and School of Business:

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.

Academic programmes

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 meets 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 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 undergraduate in the university.

Achievements

University entry requirements

Undergraduate/Bachelor Degree

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

Additional requirements

University research

ITB's research efforts are focused on 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.

External links

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

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