🇧🇳 Brunei — Universiti Brunei Darussalam and other Brunei institutions
Brunei Darussalam Government Scholarship
IELTS Requirement & Application Guide
Overall
6
Components
L 5.5 / R 5.5 / W 5.5 / S 5.5
Level
UG, PG
Deadline
January–February
Country
🇧🇳 Brunei
Coverage
Full tuition fees, Monthly living allowance of BND 500 +3 more
About Brunei Darussalam Government Scholarship
The Brunei Darussalam Government Scholarship supports international students from ASEAN and OIC member countries to study at Universiti Brunei Darussalam and other Brunei institutions. It covers full tuition, a monthly living allowance, accommodation, meals subsidy, and return airfare for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
IELTS Required
| Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
Accepts: Academic ✓ / General ✗
Also accepted: TOEFL iBT 79
Coverage
- •Full tuition fees
- •Monthly living allowance of BND 500
- •Accommodation
- •Meals subsidy
- •Return airfare
Tips for Meeting the Requirement
- 1.The Brunei Government Scholarship requires IELTS 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each component. Meet the component minimums consistently — scores below 5.5 in any band will disqualify your application.
- 2.Apply between January and February. The application window is short, so have your IELTS scores ready well in advance. Plan to take your test at least 3 months before the deadline.
- 3.Brunei uses English widely in education and government, so the IELTS requirement reflects genuine language needs. Practice listening to Southeast Asian English accents and reading academic texts to prepare.
Frequently Asked Questions
What IELTS score do I need for the Brunei Government Scholarship?
The Brunei Government Scholarship requires IELTS Academic 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each component. TOEFL iBT 79 is accepted as an alternative.
Does the Brunei Government Scholarship accept TOEFL?
Yes, TOEFL iBT with a minimum score of 79 is accepted as an alternative to IELTS. Only IELTS Academic is accepted — General Training does not qualify.
Can I apply for the Brunei Scholarship without IELTS?
You must provide either IELTS or TOEFL scores. The scholarship is open to nationals of ASEAN and OIC member countries, and English proficiency documentation is mandatory for all applicants.
आपको विश्वविद्यालय IELTS आवश्यकता पूरा गर्नुहोस्
भर्नाको लागि Band 6.5, 7.0, वा 7.5 मा पुग्न निःशुल्क साप्ताहिक रणनीतिहरू।