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European Foundation for Management
Development (EFMD), Institution of
Mechanical Engineers (IMechE), and the
Joint Board of Moderators (JBM) in the
United Kingdom. These accreditations provide
global recognition, professional mobility,
and international career pathways for UTB
graduates.
RESEARCH EXCELLENCE
AND INNOVATION
ECOSYSTEM
As UTB celebrates its 40th anniversary,
research excellence remains a central pillar of
its strategic vision. The university’s research
agenda is designed not only to advance
knowledge, but to deliver practical solutions
in areas such as energy, sustainability, food
security, digitalisation, and societal wellbeing.
UTB has established specialised research
centres including the Centre for Transport
Research (CfTR), Centre for Green
Technology and Sustainability Research
(GreenTeXS), and the Centre for Research
on Agri-Food Science and Technology
(CrAFT). These centres are supported by four
interdisciplinary research thrusts—Digital
and Creativity, Energy, Society and Enterprise,
andWellness—creating a robust ecosystem
for impactful research and innovation.
INDUSTRY INTEGRATION
AND GLOBAL EXPOSURE
Adefining strength of UTB over four decades
has been its strong integration with industry.
Through its industry-on-campus model,
UTB collaborates with key partners such as
Brunei Shell Petroleum, Cisco, Huawei, and
Persatuan Jurutera ASEAN (PUJA) Brunei
Darussalam. These partnerships enhance
student learning through real-world projects,
professional mentorship, and exposure
to emerging technologies, while enabling
industry to benefit from UTB’s research
expertise.
The ExperiencePLUS programme further
enriches the student journey by providing
industry placements, internships, and
international mobility opportunities.
Collaborations with institutions and
organisations in Canada, the United States,
South Korea, Japan, and across ASEAN
equip students with global competencies,
professional networks, and cross-cultural
understanding.
LOOKING AHEAD: THE
NEXT CHAPTER
As UTB commemorates 40 years of
achievement, the university looks confidently
towards the future. Guided by its new
strategic plan, UTB envisions itself as a global
university of the future—producing future-
ready talent for a sustainable, innovative, and
enterprising society.
By nurturing intellectual curiosity, upholding
academic excellence, and driving innovation
grounded in values, UTB will continue to play
a pivotal role in shaping Brunei Darussalam’s
future and contributing to global knowledge
advancement. As it enters its next chapter,
UTB invites students, parents, and partners to
be part of a shared journey—shaping talents,
ideas, and solutions that matter for Brunei
Darussalam and beyond.