Brunei Darussalam Government Scholarship
IELTS Requirement & Application Guide
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- IELTS
- 6
- Components
- L 5.5 / R 5.5 / W 5.5 / S 5.5
- Study level
- Undergraduate, Postgraduate
- Deadline
- January–February
Last verified: 2026-03
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.
Listed IELTS requirement
| Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
Accepts: Academic ✓ / General ✗
Also accepted: TOEFL iBT 79
Tips for Meeting the Requirement
- 1The 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.
- 2Apply 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.
- 3Brunei 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.
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