Overview

Key Facts of the Computer Information Systems PhD programme from Universiti Teknologi Brunei

School of Computing and Informatics (SCI) originated from the Department of Computing and Information Systems that was established in 1986 when Universiti Teknologi Brunei (UTB) was still in its infancy. It was made one of the departments under the School of Business and Management in 2003. When UTB was upgraded to a university in 2008, it became a program area under the Faculty of Business and Computing. Recognising the rapid growth in the fields of dedicated computing systems and creative informatics, SCI was formed in 2014 and consists of three programme areas:

Creative Computing (CC)
Computer and Information Systems (CIS)
Computer Network Security (CNS)

As part of the journey to the University’s aspiration to become a ranked engineering and technology university, our mission is to produce graduates with exceptional lifelong skills and relevant competencies through innovative teaching and research. Our School has successfully created excellent programmers, software engineers and industry leaders, and we will continue to be the main drivers in areas of strategic importance nationally and globally.

Programme Structure

Research areas include (but are not limited to) the following:

Computing and Information Systems
Programming
Graphics and Visualization
Algorithms
Human Computer Interaction
Data Mining and Analytics
Artificial Intelligence
Multimedia
Network and Security
Electronic Commerce
Electronic Learning
Internet of Things
Block Chain
Cross Disciplinary Research

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-31 00:00:00
Starting 2027-07-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-31 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei

Disciplines

Computer Sciences Information Systems

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

A graduate Master’s degree recognised by the Senate or an upper second-class honours Bachelor’s degree, or its equivalent, recognised by the Senate.
At least a credit or its equivalent in English Language GCE O-level or a valid IELTS score of 6.0 or a TOEFL minimum overall score of 550 or its equivalent. The IELTS or TOEFL is to be taken within two years of the start date of the programme. The English Language requirements may be waived where qualifying studies in Higher Education were in the medium of English Language. Where candidates completed their higher learning more than 2 years prior to their current application, they will need to show that they have continued to study or work.

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Tuition Fees

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International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

5000 BND / year

≈ 5000 BND / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

4000 BND / year

≈ 4000 BND / year