UBD Opens Its Doors To Students, Parents
By James Kon & Za'im Zaini

Bandar Seri Begawan - Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD} opened its doors to thousands of potential UBD intakes for the year 2007 during the annual two-day `Study At UBD 2007" at the Chancellor Hall, UBD yesterday morning.

Present as the guest of honour was Dato Paduka Dr Awang Hj Ismail bin Haji Duraman, Vice Chancellor of UBD, who officiated the opening ceremony.

The event is aimed at providing students opportunities to further their studies in UBD and to find out more about the programmes offered along with entry requirements as well as providing parents an opportunity to know about the programme choosing process based on their child's qualifications and ambitions.

Eighteen booths are set up by various divisions and faculties of UBD.

In his welcoming remarks, the Vice Chancellor outlined some of the advantages of studying in UBD.

He said over the past 20 years, UBD has produced more than 8,000 graduates that have fulfilled the workforce in the public as well as the private sectors in the country with some holding high positions and contributing to the development of the nation.

He pointed out that from dine to time, the programmes and courses offered by UBD will continue to be assessed, based on the demand and suitability vis-a-vis the progress of development in the national, regional as well as international level.

Urging applicants to be decisive, he hoped that UBD applicants will be able to choose wisely and make the right decisions by taking into consideration their interests and ambitions in the time frame of one to four years ahead.

Speaking about the development and progress of UBD, he said ties with overseas universities, work attachments, students exchange programmes will continue to be established and increased. Students will not only be sent to higher learning institutions in neighbouring countries but also to Europe, Canada, Australia, China, Korea and Japan.

Facilities in UBD to aid studies and learning like ICT Centre, Education Technology Centre, Library and Research Centres will continue to be upgraded especially in the use of iCT following the current trend, he added.

Being the first government university, UBD maintains high academic standards through its association with overseas universities, internationally accredited and validated programmes and a strict admission and selection system. Highly qualified academics are recruited internationally as well as locally.

Currently, UBD is offering mainly English medium and some Malay and Arabic-medium certificates, diplomas, degrees and postgraduate programmes in eight faculties namely Arts and Social Sciences, Education, Medicine, Science, Business, Economics & Policy Studies, Languages, Brunei Studies and Islamic Studies.

Meanwhile, the Bulletin caught up with some students at the UBD Open Day. Ak Mohd Amin, 19, who studied at Maktab Duli previously, said, "I'm planning to apply for a teaching course, probably in physical sports."

He believed that by holding such an event, students like him could gain an insight into the courses offered and also give them an idea for their career options.

This view was also shared by Nurul Iffah Amalina bte Omar also from Maktab Duli, who plans to take up Bachelor of Arts in Education. He said the open day allowed them to enquire about entry requirements and the courses that they might be interested in. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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