Brunei Darussalam Government Scholarship (BDGS) for Foreign Students

Government of Brunei Darussalam (Ministry of Foreign Affairs) · Checked September 26, 2026

The Government of Brunei offers scholarships to foreign students, including Pakistanis, for diploma, undergraduate and master's study at five higher education institutions in Brunei. HEC advertises the scheme in Pakistan.

Deadline: Closed for 2026-27; the closing date was 15 February 2026, with the academic year starting July/August 2026. The next call is expected around the start of 2027.
FundingFully funded
LevelBachelor's, Master's
Study inBrunei
SubjectsProgrammes offered by UBD, UNISSA, UTB, KUPU SB and Politeknik Brunei

What it covers

  • Scholarship for diploma, undergraduate or master's study at a Brunei institution (allowances as set in the MFA guidelines)

Who can apply

  • Open to foreign students including Pakistanis, as confirmed by HEC for 2026-27.
  • Levels: diploma, undergraduate and master's.
  • Host institutions: Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD), Universiti Islam Sultan Sharif Ali (UNISSA), Universiti Teknologi Brunei (UTB), Kolej Universiti Perguruan Ugama Seri Begawan (KUPU SB) and Politeknik Brunei (PB).
  • Meet the entry requirements of the chosen programme.
  • Students on professional degrees (medicine, engineering, law etc.) should first check recognition with the relevant Pakistani council.

Check the MFA guideline for age limits, English requirements and allowances before applying, because these are set in each year's call.

How to apply

  1. Check the programmes offered by each Brunei institution.
  2. Read the eligibility and coverage details on the Brunei MFA scholarship page.
  3. Apply online through the BDGS application portal before the closing date.
  4. Send programme-specific questions to the university.
  5. Keep your login details, as results and offers are shared through the portal.
  6. Selected students start in July/August.

Documents you usually need

  • Online BDGS application
  • Academic certificates and transcripts
  • Passport copy
  • Documents required by the chosen institution

Scholarship rules and deadlines change every cycle. This page summarises the official information; always confirm on the official page before applying. Official applications are free.