University of Technology Brunei

University of Technology Brunei
Universiti Teknologi Brunei (UTB)
يونيبرسيتي تيكنولوݢي بروني

UTB Logo
Former names
 Institut Teknologi Brunei (1986–2008)
Motto Our National Engineering and Technology University
Type National university
Established January
Founder Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah
Affiliation Leeds Metropolitan University
Academic affiliation
 Universiti Brunei Darussalam
Chancellor Chancellor-Sultan Hj. Hassanal Bolkiah
Vice-Chancellor Associate Prof. Dr. Hjh. Zohrah binti Hj. Sulaiman
Academic staff
 ~40
Administrative staff
 ~100
Students ~2,273
Location Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Muara, Brunei
4°58′41″N 114°54′04″E / 4.978°N 114.901°E / 4.978; 114.901Coordinates: 4°58′41″N 114°54′04″E / 4.978°N 114.901°E / 4.978; 114.901
Campus urban
Language English and Malay
Colors      Purple
Athletics
Website www.utb.edu.bn
Universiti Teknologi Brunei
Jalan Tungku Link, Gadong, BE1410
Brunei

Universiti Teknologi Brunei (Abbreviation: UTB; English: University of Technology, Brunei; Jawi: يونيبرسيتي تيكنولوݢي بروني), formerly known as Institut Teknologi Brunei (ITB) is an engineering and technology university in Brunei 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.

Early 2016, the name of the university was changed from Institut Teknologi Brunei into Universiti Teknologi Brunei.

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.

Research

Research efforts are focused on oil and gas, green technology and water.

Programmes

UTB is home to around 2,303 students and 140 faculty members. It 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:

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

UTB School of Business

UTB School of Computing & Informatics

Centre for Communication, Teaching and Learning

The centre meets the language and soft skills needs of The Faculty of Engineering, School of Business and School of Computing and Informatics in UTB. 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.

Achievements

University entry requirements

Undergraduate/Bachelor degree

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

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