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LEVEL 5 DIPLOMA
PROGRAMMES
FAQ
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RSO/FAQ2021/VER1.0FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS | ADMISSION 2021
What are the documents needed to apply to PB?
APPLYING TO
Before starting your online application to PB, please
POLITEKNIK BRUNEI ensure you have the following documents in digital
copy form:
• Passport size photo
(PB) • Identity Card or Passport
• ‘O’ Level Certificate
• ‘A’ Level Certificate (if applicable)
How and where do I apply? • Diploma/National Diploma/HNTec
Certificate & Transcript (if applicable)
Interested applicants with valid Brunei Identity Card • English language proficiency certificate
MUST be registered to HECAS at (IELTS/TOEFL) (if applicable)
www.hecas.moe.gov.bn AND must submit their
application online via Politeknik Brunei Admission When is the admission to PB?
System (PBAS) accessible on this page
http://bit.ly/PBadmission Admission process usually starts in February as soon
as ‘O’ level results have been released and the new
For those without valid Brunei Identity Card, intake will commence in July.
international applicants and applying under Brunei
Government In-Service Shceme (LDP) MUST send in When will I know if I have been accepted into the
their application online via Politeknik Brunei programme(s)?
Admission System (PBAS) accessible on this page
http://bit.ly/PBadmission Announcement of successful applicants will normally
be made via HECAS and PB website. Successful
When will PB start receiving applications? applicants will be contacted directly via email stated
in their application.
PB Online Admission will start accepting applicants
online on 08 February 2021. Result of application would be announced in June
before the academic semester starts in July.
When is the submission deadline to apply to PB?
Deadline for submission of applications to PB is on the If my application is unsuccessful, can I reapply?
01 March 2021, before 10.00am.
Yes, it is possible for students to reapply in the
When will HECAS start receiving applications? following year.
First round of HECAS application will open on 08
February 2021, after 8.30am. Will I be interviewed for admission into the
programme(s)?
When is the HECAS application deadline?
Each programme has specific requirements that must
Deadline for submission of applications to HECAS is on be met. Where applicable, some programmes may
the 28 February 2021, after 10.00am. invite applicants that meet the minimum entry
requirements for an interview session or to sit for
Can I apply to more than one programme? entrance test(s).
Yes, you may apply for a maximum of two (2)
programmes per institutions.
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I am retaking my GCE/IGCSE ‘O’ Level English in June,
ELIGIBILITY can I still be enrolled while waiting for my results?
What qualifications are accepted? No. All applicants must already possess the minimum
qualifications required in order to be considered and
Acceptable qualifications include GCE ‘O’ Level enrolled to PB.
Qualification or its equivalent, TVET Qualification or
its equivalent and mature applicants with work Do I need to have a credit C6 in GCE ‘O’ Level Bahasa
experiences and those eligible for Brunei Government Melayu to be considered?
In-service Scheme. Please refer to PB Entry
Requirements available online at No. You may still be accepted and enrolled without
http://bit.ly/PBadmission this. However, without a credit in GCE ‘O’ Level,
applicants will not be eligible for the Brunei
What are the minimum requirements? Government Scholarship and will automatically be
enrolled as fee-paying students at PB.
Applicants must satisfy the minimum entry
requirements, programme specific requiremenst and I am retaking my GCE ‘O’ Level Bahasa Melayu in
to pass a written test/interview conducted by PB, June, can I still be enrolled while waiting for my
where applicable. results?
Please refer to http://bit.ly/PBadmission for more Yes. You will be enrolled as a fee-paying student until
information. you have obtained a credit C6 in GCE ‘O’ Level Bahasa
Melayu.
Do I need to have a credit in English to be Can I use my non-English medium GCE/IGCSE ‘O’
considered? If yes, what are the minimum grade Level subjects to meet the entry requirements?
accepted?
No. Each programmes offered requires applicants to
Yes, a credit in English is required in order to be have a minimum credit C6 in various combination of
eligible to apply for all the programmes offered. subjects excluding non-English medium subjects.
Minimum Grade
English Qualification I do not have a credit C6 in IGCSE ‘O’ Level
Accepted
Mathematics can I still be considered?
GCE ‘O’ Level English C6*
IGCSE ‘O’ Level (Core) C
Unfortunately, no. A credit C6 in GCE/IGCSE ‘O’ Level
IGCSE ‘O’ Level (Extended) C
Mathematics is one of the minimum entry
IGCSE ‘O’ Level English as a
B4 requirements to apply to any programmes offered by
Second Language
PB.
IELTS 6.0**
*Depending on the programme applied to, some
programmes have a minimum accepted grade of B4. I have just completed BGCE ‘A’ Level. Can I apply to
PB using my ‘A’ Level results?
** Please note that when using IELTS qualification,
only a minimum grade point of 6.5 will be accepted Having a BGCE ‘A’ Level can be an added advantage
for consideration in applying for the Brunei to increase your chances of being accepted to PB
provided that your GCE/IGCSE ‘O’ Level result meet
Government Scholarship.
the minimum entry requirements.
What is the minimum GPA in order to be eligible for
application for Politeknik Brunei (PB) Diploma Level
5 programmes?
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The minimum GPA to be eligible for our Diploma No, all applicants must meet the minimum entry
Programmes are as follows: requirements.
GPA ≥ 2.0 [Based on a 3 points system] for National
Diploma (ND) (Level 4 in BDNQF). I have a National Diploma (ND) qualification. Can I
GPA ≥ 2.7 [Based on a 4 points system] for Diploma be considered as a direct-entry Year 2 student?
(Level 4 in BDNQF) in related field.
There is no direct-entry into the second year in
GPA ≥ 2.7 [Based on 4 points systems] for HNTec Politeknik Brunei.
(Level 4 in BDNQF) in related field.
Can IBTE graduates apply to Politeknik Brunei using
Are there any specific entry requirements for each of their GCE/IGCSE ‘O’ Level results?
the Diploma programmes?
Yes.
Yes. Every diploma programme may set varying
requirements depending on the nature of the Can non-Bruneians apply to PB?
programme. For instance, Diploma in Health Sciences
programmes require applicants to pass medical Yes. Interested applicants may send in their
fitness examinations and must be certified fit to join applications online via Politeknik Brunei Admission
the programme. Some programmes under the School System (PBAS) accessible on this page
of Science and Engineering require applicants to http://bit.ly/PBadmission However, non-Bruneians
undergo a colour blindness test. will not be eligible to apply for the Brunei Government
Scholarship and will only be enrolled as fee paying
Please refer to each programme for its specific entry students.
requirements.
Is there an age limit for admission to PB?
I am a TVET graduate and interested in applying
courses at Politeknik Brunei but I am not sure of my No. However applicants who are more than 25 years
CGPA, how do I go about this? old on 1 September 2021 may not be eligible for the
Brunei Government Scholarship and will be enrolled
We strongly advise students to check with their as a fee-paying student.
previous colleges regarding the calculation of CGPA.
Please take note that such calculations may differ
from one college to another due to differences in OUR PROGRAMMES
weightage and credit schemes of the respective
programmes and colleges. What level of Diploma does PB offer?
All of the Diploma programmes that PB offers are at
I am in my final year of TVET study and currently Level 5 according to the Brunei Darussalam National
doing attachment, can I apply to further my study Qualification Framework (BDNQF) which is equivalent
at Politeknik Brunei? to Higher National Diploma.
You must complete your study with evidence of
academic results and completion being presented at What is the duration of a Diploma Programme at PB?
the time of application. Predicted result will not be
3 years.
considered.
What are the programmes available at PB?
If my academic results are slightly below the
required points, will I still be considered for
PB offers a total of 21 programmes from four (4)
admission?
schools: School of Business, School of Health Sciences,
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School of Information Communication Technology candidates will need to apply via the PB Student
and School of Science and Engineering. Affairs Department, PB.
The list of programmes offered can be obtained from
our website. Is there any accommodation or transportation
provided for students who will be studying at the
What is the language of instruction used in School of Science and Engineering, Lumut Campus?
Politeknik Brunei?
Currently there is no accommodation provided.
All modules are in English medium except for However, a private bus service is available at a
Pengajian Melayu Islam Beraja (MIB) and Pendidikan chargeable monthly fee decided by the selected bus
Islam modules. company.
How do I know what is the most suitable Diploma
programme for me based on my results?
While we may not be able to make the decision for FINANCIAL MATTERS
you, you may refer to the list of programmes and its
programme structure from our website to assist you How much are the tuition fees?
in making a more informed decision.
For Brunei Citizen and Permanent Resident (full-time
You may also meet our lecturers and obtain more and part-time) it is at B$3,600 per year for non-
insight to help you with any queries during the laboratory based programme and B$4,100 per year
upcoming Virtual Higher Education Expo on 15th and for laboratory based programme.
21st February 2021.
For international students (full-time and part-time) it
is at B$5000 per year for non-laboratory based
programme and B$6000 per year for laboratory
What are my chances of furthering my study after
completing my Level 5 Diploma at Politeknik based programme.
Brunei?
Please refer to the fee schedule accessible via this
Our Level 5 Diploma programme is equivalent to a link http://bit.ly/PBadmission
Higher National Diploma as endorsed by the Brunei
Darussalam National Accreditation Council (BDNAC), Is there any allowance given for PB students?
Ministry of Education. Upon successful completion,
the next level of study is a Bachelor’s Degree for those All students who meet the requirements to apply for
not immediately seeking for employment. Brunei Government Scholarship will be eligible to
receive monthly allowance and their tuition fee are
waived.
To check your eligibility for Brunei Government
FACILITIES Scholarship please visit this link:
http://www.moe.gov.bn/SitePages/Scholarship
%20Section.aspx
Will accommodation be provided for those living
outside of the Brunei-Muara District?
Accommodation may be available for rent at The
Core, UBD. However, room availability is limited and
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