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INSTITUT TEKNOLOGI BRUNEI

MINISTRY OF EDUCATION NEGARA BRUNEI DARUSSALAM

THE BRUNEI DARUSSALAM GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPS

FOR THE 2014 / 2015 ACADEMIC SESSION

Applicants, who fulfill the minimum entry requirements in a programme of their choice, offered at the Institut Teknologi Brunei at Undergraduate Degree, Foundation Degree or BDTVEC Higher National Diploma level, are now eligible to apply to the Institute under the Government Scholarship Scheme for the academic year 2014/2015. 1 MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS 1.1 Undergraduate 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 a 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 550 or its equivalent.

Calculation of total tariff points is based on the following:

Tariff Points:

A* A B C D E

- - - - - -

140 120 100

80 60 40

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A1 - BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING (HONS) IN CIVIL ENGINEERING A2 - BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING (HONS) IN CIVIL & GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING A3 - BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING (HONS) IN CIVIL & STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING a. A minimum of 220 tariff points for 3 A-level passes in subjects including Mathematics (Grade C

or higher) and Physics (Grade C or higher) and one relevant science subject (normally include Chemistry, Biology, Design and Technology, Geography and Computing).  

OR  b. A minimum of 220 tariff points for 2 A-level passes in Mathematics and Physics.  

OR  c. An International Baccalaureate score of 28 points preferably with minimum of 5 points in Physics

and Mathematics at standard level or 4 points at higher level.  OR  

d. A relevant BTEC/BDTVEC Higher National Diploma or its equivalent with acceptable grades as specified by the faculty.  

OR  e. Successful completion of the first year of a relevant BDTVEC Higher National Diploma with an

overall average of 70%, and a minimum average of 80% marks in selected analytical units, which may include Mathematics.  

OR  f. Relevant work experience and/or other qualifications deemed to be equivalent to one of the

above to be decided on a case by case basis by the Faculty.  

A4 - BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING (HONS) IN PETROLEUM ENGINEERING (ARTICULATION PROGRAMME (2+2) WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA) A5 - BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING (HONS) IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING (ARTICULATION PROGRAMME (2+2) WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA) OR [LOCAL DEGREE PROGRAMME (4 YEARS)] a. A minimum of 240 ‘A’ Level points for 3 ‘A’ level passes, ideally in Physics, Chemistry and

Mathematics (excluding Further Mathematics) and preferably at grade ‘C’ or higher. OR

b. An International Baccalaureate score of 28 points preferably with minimum of 5 points in Physics, Mathematics and/or Chemistry at standard level or 4 points at higher level.

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A6 - BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING (HONS) IN ELECTRICAL & COMMUNICATION ENGINEERING A7 - BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING (HONS) IN ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING a. A minimum of 220 ‘A’ Level points for 3 ‘A’ level passes in both Mathematics and Physics at

grade ‘C’ or higher, and a Science subject (normally include Chemistry, Biology and Further Mathematics).

OR b. A minimum of 180 ‘A’ Level points for 2 ‘A’ level passes in including Mathematics and Physics

at grade ‘C’ or higher. OR

c. An International Baccalaureate score of 28 points with minimum of 5 points in Physics and Mathematics at standard level or 4 points at a higher level, and preferably in two relevant subjects at higher level.

OR d. A relevant BTEC/BDTVEC Higher National Diploma or its equivalent with acceptable grades as

specified by the Faculty. OR

e. Successful completion of the first year of a relevant BDTVEC Higher National Diploma with an overall average of 70%, and a minimum average of 80% marks in selected analytical units, which may include Mathematics.

OR f. Work experience and/or qualifications deemed to be equivalent to one of the above to be

decided on a case by case basis by the Faculty.

A8 - BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING (HONS) IN MECHATRONIC ENGINEERING a) A minimum of 220 ‘A’ Level points for 3 ‘A’ level passes including Mathematics or Further

Mathematics (Grade C or higher), Physics (Grade C or higher) and a relevant Science subject (normally include Chemistry, Design and Technology and Computing).

OR b) A minimum of 180 points for 2 ‘A’ level passes in including Mathematics and Physics at grade

‘C’ or higher and a credit in Chemistry at GCE Ordinary level or equivalent OR

c) An International Baccalaureate Diploma score of 28 points with a minimum of 5 points in Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry at standard level or a minimum of 4 points at higher level

OR d) A relevant BTEC/BDTVEC Higher National Diploma or its equivalent with acceptable grades as

specified by the faculty OR

e) Successful completion of the first year of a relevant BDTVEC Higher National Diploma with an overall average of 70%, and a minimum average of 80% marks in selected analytical subjects which may include Mathematics

OR f) Relevant work experience and/or qualifications deemed to be equivalent to one of the above to

be decided on a case by case basis by the faculty.

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A 9 - BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING (HONS) IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING a. A minimum of 220 ‘A’ Level points for 3 ‘A’ level passes including Mathematics or Further

Mathematics (Grade ‘C’ or higher), Physics (Grade ‘C’ or higher) and a relevant Science subject (normally include Chemistry, Design and Technology and Computing).

OR b. A minimum of 180 ‘A’ level points for 2 ‘A’ level passes including Mathematics and Physics at

grade ‘C’ or higher and a credit in Chemistry at GCE Ordinary Level or equivalent. OR

c. An International Baccalaureate Diploma score of 28 points with minimum of 5 points in Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry at standard level or a minimum of 4 points at higher level.

OR d. A relevant BTEC/BDTVEC Higher National Diploma or its equivalent with acceptable grades as

specified by the faculty. OR

e. Successful completion of the first year of a relevant BDTVEC Higher National Diploma with an overall average of 70%, and a minimum average of 80% marks in selected analytical units, which may include Mathematics.

OR f. Relevant work experience and/or qualifications deemed to be equivalent to one of the above to

be decided on a case by case basis by the faculty.

A10 - BACHELOR OF BUSINESS (HONS) IN BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEMS A11 - BACHELOR OF BUSINESS (HONS) IN FINANCE & e-BUSINESS A12 - BACHELOR OF BUSINESS (HONS) IN MARKETING & INFORMATION SYSTEMS A13 - BACHELOR OF BUSINESS (HONS) ACCOUNTING & INFORMATION SYSTEMS A14 – BACHELOR OF BUSINESS (HONS) IN APPLIED ECONOMICS AND FINANCE A15 – BACHELOR OF BUSINESS (HONS) IN TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT a. A minimum of 200 ‘A’ Level points for 3 ‘A’ level passes in very relevant English medium

subjects (normally include Accounting, Economics, Management of Business / Business Studies, Mathematics and Computer Studies).

OR b. A minimum of 180 ‘A’ Level points for 2 ‘A’ level passes in relevant English medium subjects.

OR c. An International Baccalaureate Diploma score of 28 points

OR d. A BTEC/BDTVEC Higher National Diploma in Business fields with acceptable grades as

specified by the faculty. OR

e. Relevant work experience and/or qualifications deemed to be equivalent to one of the above to be decided on a case by case basis by the faculty.

A16 - BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (HONS) IN INTERNET COMPUTING

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A17 - BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (HONS) IN COMPUTING A18 - BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (HONS) IN COMPUTER NETWORK & SECURITY A19 - BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (HONS) IN CREATIVE MULTIMEDIA A20 - BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (HONS) IN DIGITAL MEDIA a. A minimum of 200 ‘A’ Level points for 3 ‘A’ level passes including Mathematics and two other

relevant English medium subjects (normally include Further Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computing and Design & Technology).

OR b. A minimum of 180 ‘A’ Level points for 2 ‘A’ level passes including Mathematics and one other

relevant English medium subject. OR

c. An International Baccalaureate Diploma score of 28 points with minimum of 5 points in Mathematics at standard level and preferably, with two sciences subjects.

OR d. A relevant BTEC/BDTVEC Higher National Diploma in Information Technology related fields

with acceptable grades as specified by the faculty. OR

e. Relevant work experience and/or qualifications deemed to be equivalent to one of the above to be decided on a case by case basis by the faculty.

1.2 ITB Foundation Degree

FD1 – FOUNDATION DEGREE IN PROCESS ENGINEERING

a. A minimum of 120 ‘A’ level points which should include at least two D’s. One of the D’s must be in Mathematics. The other subject/s should preferably be from relevant science subjects, for example Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Computing.

OR b. A relevant BTEC/BDTVEC National Diploma with acceptable grades.

OR c. Relevant work experience and/or qualifications deemed to be equivalent to one of the above

to be decided on a case by case basis by the faculty FD2 – FOUNDATION DEGREE IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

a. A minimum of 120 ‘A’ Level points for 2 ‘A’ level passes including Mathematics (Grade D or higher) and a relevant Science subject. (Relevant science subjects include Physics, Design and Technology, Chemistry, and Computing)

OR b. A minimum of 100 points for 1 ‘A’ level passes in Mathematics or Physics.

OR c. A relevant BTEC/BDTVEC National Diploma or its equivalent with acceptable grades as

specified by the faculty OR

d. Relevant work experience and/or qualifications deemed to be equivalent to one of the above to be decided on a case by case basis by the faculty

1.3 BDTVEC Higher National Diploma (HND)

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Applicants for admission to HND programmes must satisfy the following minimum entry requirements:-

i. Minimum of a pass in a relevant English medium subject at GCE

Advanced Level, with three credits in relevant English medium subjects (these normally include Mathematics) and a credit in the Malay language* at GCE Ordinary Level.

OR ii. A relevant BTEC/BDTVEC National Diploma with acceptable grades and

a credit in Malay language* at PMB Level. OR

iii. An acceptable qualification and/or relevant experience deemed to be equivalent to one of the above.

AND iv. Applicants must either achieve at least a Credit Six in Mathematics at

GCE Ordinary Level OR pass in Numeracy Test set by the University. AND

v. Applicants must either achieve at least a Credit Six in English Language at GCE Ordinary Level or an IELTS score of 6.0 OR pass in Literacy Test set by the University.

AND vi. A Pass in an interview.

*Note: Malay language – applicable only for Bruneians applying for a Government Scholarship

D1 – HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN CIVIL ENGINEERING a) Relevant A-Level subjects include Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.

b) Relevant O-Level subjects include Mathematics, Additional Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Engineering

Science, Combined Science, Computer, Geography, Technical Drawing and English. D2 – HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND QUANTITY SURVEYING a) Relevant A-Level subjects include Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Geography,

Accounting, Business Studies, Economics and Biology.

b) Relevant O-Level subjects include Mathematics, Additional Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Engineering Science, Combined Science, Technical Drawing, English, Principle of Accounts, Agriculture, Geography, Computer Studies, Commercial Studies and Economics.

D3 – HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN COMMUNICATION AND COMPUTER SYSTEMS

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ENGINEERING D4 – HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN ELECTRICAL POWER AND CONTROL ENGINEERING a) Very Relevant A-Level subjects include Mathematics, Further Mathematics and Physics. b) Relevant A-Level subject includes Chemistry. c) Very Relevant O-Level subjects include Mathematics, Additional Mathematics, Physics and English. d) Relevant O-Level subjects include Chemistry, Biology, Engineering Science, Combined Science and

Technical Drawing. D5 – HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN NETWORK ENGINEERING a) Very Relevant A-Level subjects include Mathematics, Further Mathematics and Physics. b) Relevant A-Level subject includes Chemistry. c) Very Relevant O-Level subjects include Mathematics, Additional Mathematics, Physics and English. d) Relevant O-Level subjects include Chemistry, Biology, Engineering Science, Combined Science, Technical

Drawing and Computer Studies. D6 – HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING a) Relevant A-Level subjects include Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry. b) Relevant O-Level subjects include Mathematics, Additional Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology,

Engineering Science, Combined Science and Technical Drawing.

2 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must also satisfy the following additional requirements:-

2.1 Units taken at BTEC/BDTVEC National Diploma must be relevant and related to the programme applied for. Priority will be given to those applicants who had achieved good grades in the relevant units and fulfill the requirements set by the University.

2.2 Willing to accept the offer set by the University. No further change in the

programme choices will be entertained. 2.3 Clear from any security issues and is medically fit. 3 APPLICANTS WHO WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED

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Applicants in the following categories will automatically not be considered:

3.1 Not fulfilling minimum and additional entry requirements as mentioned in paragraph 1 and 2.

3.2 Previously rejected an offer from the Ministry of Education for any programmes

at Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD), Universiti Islam Sultan Sharif Ali (UNISSA), Politeknik Brunei or Institut Teknologi Brunei (ITB).

3.3 Previously received scholarship from either the Government or Brunei Shell

Petroleum Sendirian Berhad and has not been awarded any additional qualification after the scholarship had been terminated.

3.4 Late applications received after the closing date or any incomplete application or

application with non-certified certificates and documents attached or any application containing untrue or misleading information.

4 IN-SERVICE APPLICANTS 4.1 All applicants who are currently employed by the Government either in a

permanent, temporary, month to month or open vote position will only be considered if their application forms are submitted through their Head of Departments. (Reference: PMO’s circular ref: 2/1991 and 27/1988 issued on 3 January 1991 and 6 September 1988).

4.2 Employees and trainees of Brunei Shell Petroleum Sendirian Berhad will only be considered if their application forms are submitted through the Head of Departments.

5 APPLICATION FORM 5.1 All applications (EXCEPT in-service applicants) must be made ONLINE by

visiting the HECAS portal at www.hecas.edu.bn. The website will be available starting XX February 2014 (To be confirmed).

5.2 Following the online application, all applicants are required to submit a print out

of their application form together with 2 copies of identity card, certified true copies of academic certificates and relevant documents to the Institut Teknologi Brunei.

5.3 In-service and applicants who are employed are required to follow the following

procedure:

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5.3.1 Each applicant is to complete ONE application form only. A photocopy of the application form is to be submitted to Institut Teknologi Brunei before the deadline.

5.3.2 Application forms are available at:-

GENERAL OFFICE, 1ST FLOOR, INSTITUT TEKOLOGI BRUNEl, JALAN TUNGKU LINK, GADONG BE 1410

BRUNEI DARUSSALAM 5.3.3 The Original copy of the application form is to be submitted personally

by the respective Head of Department/Employer together with a “Confidential Report”

5.3.4 For private sector employees or daily-paid personnel from any Ministries,

application forms are also to be submitted through their Employer or Head of Department, together with a “Confidential Report” as well as a complete and updated copy of “Service Record”.

5.3.5 All copies of certificates and documents attached to application forms are

to be certified by Head of Department/Employer.

5.3.6 The complete set of application forms together with all copies of certificates and related documents attached, is to be submitted directly to Institut Teknologi Brunei not later than the XX February 2014 (To be confirmed).

6 GENERAL INFORMATION 6.1 For further enquiries, please contact:-

THE REGISTRAR’S OFFICE, INSTITUT TEKNOLOGI BRUNEI, JALAN TUNGKU LINK, GADONG BE 1410 NEGARA BRUNEI DARUSSALAM Tel.: 2461020 – 9 (10 lines) Fax.: 2461035 / 2461036 Website: http://www.itb.edu.bn Email: enquiry@itb.edu.bn

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6.2 For applications to the BDTVEC Higher National Diploma programmes, only applicants who have fulfilled the main requirements will be called for the entrance test(s), if necessary, and an interview.

6.3 The Malay language qualification at London General Certificate of Education level is

no longer certified equivalent to Malay Language Brunei GCE Ordinary Level. 6.4 Programmes offered are listed in the accompanying information (Please refer to

Appendix ‘A’)

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PROGRAMMES OFFERED UNDER

THE BRUNEI DARUSSALAM GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPS FOR THE 2014 / 2015 ACADEMIC SESSION

INSTITUT TEKNOLOGI BRUNEI

Programme Programme Code

Programme Name (Undergraduate Degree = 4 years)

Under- graduate Degree

A1 Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) in Civil Engineering

A2 Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) in Civil & Geotechnical Engineering

A3 Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) in Civil & Structural Engineering

A4 Bachelor of Enginering (Hons) in Petroleum Engineering [Articulation Programme (2+2) with UNSW]

A5 Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) in Chemical Engineering [Articulation Programme (2+2) with UNSW] OR (local)

A6 Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) in Electrical & Communication Engineering

A7 Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) in Electrical & Electronic Engineering

A8 Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) in Mechatronic Engineering A9 Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering A10 Bachelor of Business (Hons) in Business Information Systems A11 Bachelor of Business (Hons) in Finance & e-Business A12 Bachelor of Business (Hons) in Marketing & Information Systems A13 Bachelor of Business (Hons) in Accounting & Information Systems A14 Bachelor of Business (Hons) in Applied Economics & Finance A15 Bachelor of Business (Hons) in Technology Management A16 Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Internet Computing A17 Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Computing A18 Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Computer Network & Security A19 Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Creative Multimedia A20 Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Digital Media

Programme Programme Code

Programme Name (FD = 2 ½ years)

APPENDIX ‘A’

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ITB Foundation

Degree

FD1 PROCESS ENGINEERING

FD2 MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

Programme Programme Code

Programme Name (HND = 2 ½ years)

BDTVEC HIGHER

NATIONAL DIPLOMA

D1

CIVIL ENGINEERING

D2

CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND QUANTITY SURVEYING

D3

COMMUNICATION AND COMPUTER SYSTEMS ENGINEERING

D4

ELECTRICAL POWER AND CONTROL ENGINEERING

D5

NETWORK ENGINEERING

D6

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING