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EDUCATION

This includes the exchange of undergraduate and

postgraduate students, industrial internships,

exchange of academics, joint research, conferences,

seminars and other projects.

UTB made its first appearance in the Quacquarelli

Symonds World University Ranking (QSWUR) 2019

at 442, evaluated against 4,763 institutions from

151 countries. The university rose by 63 places in

the 2020 ranking and is ranked at 379.

In the 2019 edition of QS Asia University Rankings,

UTB is ranked at 181, the top 36 per cent among

over 500 institutions across the continent. In the

2020 edition, UTB is ranked at 137, making UTB

among the top 150 universities in Asia.

UTB is the only local university to receive a five-

star ranking from the QS Stars rating, and the

first to acquire the ISO 9001:2015 Quality

Management

System

Certification

Bureau Veritas. With its hands-on approach

and industry-based programmes, UTB has

produced graduates who are highly valued by

local employers and readily accepted by top

universities around the world.

In terms of research, UTB strives to become a

university that contributes to the enrichment

of knowledge and solving contemporary

issues that focus on energy, sustainable built

environment, agri-food, digital and creativity,

society and enterprise and wellness. In 2018,

the Centre for Research in Agri-food Science

& Technology (CrAFT) was established to

support the nation’s aspiration to diversify

its economy by strengthening the agri-food

industry using science and technology.

UTB has developed its new five-year Strategic

Plan 2019-2023, focussing on four strategic

areas: Quality Education, Independent Learners,

Translational Research and Quadruple Helix

Engagement. Successful implementation of

initiatives under these focus areas within the five-

year period will see the university improving its

global prominence while making a strong impact

and contribution to the country’s human resource,

industrial and enterprising capabilities.

UTB’s vision is to become a global university

impacting society and its mission is to nurture

socially responsible talents that are deeply rooted

in Malay Islamic Monarchy (MIB) values and

committed to building a global and entrepreneurial

society in pursuit of innovation and industry-

relevant capabilities, towards the fulfilment of

Brunei Vision 2035.