Universiti Teknologi Brunei
يونيبرسيتي تيكنولوݢي بروني
Former name
Institut Teknologi Brunei
Motto
Our National Engineering and Technology University
TypeNational university
Established1986
FounderSultan Hassanal Bolkiah
AffiliationLeeds Metropolitan University
Academic affiliation
Universiti Brunei Darussalam
ChairpersonRomaizah Mohd Salleh
ChancellorHassanal Bolkiah
Vice-ChancellorZohrah Sulaiman
Academic staff
~139
Administrative staff
~110
Students~1674 (2016)
Location
Bandar Seri Begawan
,
Brunei Muara
,
Brunei

4°58′41″N 114°54′04″E / 4.978°N 114.901°E / 4.978; 114.901
CampusUrban
LanguageEnglish and Malay
Colors  Purple
Websitewww.utb.edu.bn
Universiti Teknologi Brunei
Jalan Tungku Link, Gadong, BE1410
Brunei

Universiti Teknologi Brunei (UTB; Jawi: يونيبرسيتي تيكنولوݢي بروني), is a national research university based in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei. It was established as a higher learning institution in 1986, offering Higher National Diploma programs in engineering, business and computing. The institution was upgraded to a university in 2008 and its name was changed from Institut Teknologi Brunei to Universiti Teknologi Brunei.

History

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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

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

Programmes

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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

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Faculty of Engineering: Civil Engineering

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Faculty of Engineering: Electrical & Electronic Engineering

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Faculty of Engineering: Mechanical Engineering

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Faculty of Engineering: Petroleum and Chemical Engineering

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UTB School of Business

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School of Computing & Informatics

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School of Applied Science and Mathematics

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Centre for Communication, Teaching and Learning

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The centre meets the language and soft skills needs of The Faculty of Engineering, UTB School of Business, School of Computing and Informatics, and School of Applied Science and Mathematics 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

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Post-secondary and higher education institutions in Brunei
Government
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