UBDSBE ISCOVERY
Discover the Study Abroad Programme (SAP) offering Co-Funding, Level 1 and Level 2 allowance details, eligibility requirements based on CGPA, and insights into the selection guides for various universities. Unveil information on one-off allowances, monthly subsistence, tuition fees, and the unique funding structure provided by UBD. Explore the choices in SAP placement and the diverse regions covered by airfares and travelling allowances. Plan your academic undertaking at selected universities with the SAP programme for a fulfilling international experience.
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D UBDSBE ISCOVERY YEAR DISCOVERY YEAR BRIEFING
STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMME (SAP) Dr Pang Li Li lili.pang@ubd.edu.bn
STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMME (DS-3001): AN OVERVIEW Known as SAP, no more SEP Students will be enrolled for : One semester (either semester 1 or semester 2) Academic undertaking at selected universities Transfer of modular Credit and will NOT be counted towards your cGPA
STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMME (DS-3001): ELIGIBILITY Students with CGPA from 3.00 and above University Selection Guides - USA: cGPA > 4.0 - UK: cGPA 3.8 to 3.99 (with Good English proficiency) - Australia/New Zealand: cGPA 3.5 to 3.79 East Asian universities: cGPA 3.3 to 3.5 (China/Japan/Korea/Taiwan) ASEAN universities: cGPA 3.0 to 3.29 Language proficiency requirements
UBDSBE DY PROGRAMME: FUNDING Co-Funding: UBD only provides 1 semester funding (Cycle 1 or Cycle 2). Combine one-off allowance (Travel allowance + Airfare Ticket). Student would be given cash-in-hand to buy own ticket (once placement is confirmed); Students need top-up own their own if price of ticket exceed allowance; No reimbursement given.
SAP FUNDING 1 2 3 CGPA CGPA 3.80 2.50 CGPA<3.80 < 2.50 CO-FUNDING LEVEL Level 1 Level 1 Level 2 Level 2 Self-funding *One-off Allowance *Monthly Subsistence Allowance *One-off Allowance *Monthly Subsistence Allowance Monthly Subsistence Allowance Monthly Subsistence Allowance ALLOWANCE UBD Local Allowance PLACE Asia/Non-Asia Asia/Non-Asia Non-Partner Uni/Agency Asia Partner Uni/Agency Asia Asia CHOICE OF SAP PLACEMENT Non-Partner Uni/Agency Partner/Non- Partner Partner Uni/Agency TUITION/BENCH/ INTERNSHIP FEES No Yes No Yes (Partially funded) Yes (Fully funded) (Partially funded) (Fully funded) (Self-funded)
AIRFARES + TRAVELLING ALLOWANCE (ONE-OFF) Region BND ($) UK 1500 America 2200 Australia/New Zealand 1200 Europe 1500 Korea/Japan/China/Taiwan and other Asian countries outside ASEAN/Hong Kong 600 ASEAN/Hong Kong 400 Africa 1500
MONTHLY SUBSISTENCE ALLOWANCE Country BND ($) Country BND ($) Country BND ($) USA 1600 Germany 1000 Singapore 1200 Australia 1000 Vietnam 500 Hong Kong 1400 Malaysia 600 Indonesia 500 Taiwan 1000 Korea 1000 Philippines 500 Ecuador 1000 Japan 1200 France 1200 UK 1200 China Thailand Canada 600 600 1000 Netherland UAE Egypt 1200 1200 500 Ireland Oman Turkey 1200 1300 1300 Information is correct now but subject to changes depending on new information received New Zealand 1000 Switzerland 2000
UBD FUNDING: FAQS Fees are not waived for self-funding (either Asia or Non-Asia; Partner or Non- Partner Uni/Agencies) For self-funding, are tuition or relevant fees waived for partner uni/agencies? I have a cGPA > 3.8, do I still need to pay tuition and/or any fees when self-funding? Yes, fees still need to be paid by students. Yes. You need to indicate in your DY registration form online in which semester you want to be funded by UBD. Can I select in which semester I want to be funded by UBD?
UBD FUNDING: FAQS Any forms that I need to complete to choose for the funded semester? For e.g., if you want to be funded in Sem 2 rather than Sem 1, then you don t need to fill any DYU form in Sem 1. Write formal letter to DYU & GR office. If a non-partner uni./agency willing to accept student without any fees, are the students eligible for co-funding? Yes, students are eligible for co-funding but only for 1 semester. For self-funding, how much I need to pay? Go to respective uni. Websites and check for the tuition and other relevant fees.
STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMME (DS-3001): PLACEMENTS *Encourage UBD s Partner University (Fee Waiver) *Placements are based on nomination from DY Coordinator *Entry requirement of host university must be fulfilled *Consider academic calendar to complement next DY activity
STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMME (DS-3001): IMPORTANT NOTE Your guarantee you a place in the chosen university. It's all based on the selection process in the receiving university. application form does not DO NOT buy air ticket before you receive your offer letter.
STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMME (DS-3001): IMPORTANT NOTE DO NOT contact Global Affairs Office, Brunei Embassies abroad Universities. or HOST SAP DY Coordinators will provide the information once the university accepts you and give you the offer letter.
STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMME (DS-3001): IMPORTANT NOTE All correspondence via UBD EMAIL CHECK YOUR EMAIL CONSTANTLY
STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMME (DS-3001): DELAYS IN APPLICATION Usually the delay in processing students applications are due to: (a) incomplete application forms; and (b) students didn't submit AUN ACTS online applications (for applications to AUN Universities)
STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMME (DS-3001): FAQS Can I Change my nominated DY placement Country/Activity? Yes, provided there are valid reasons. Submit the appeal form to the DY Coordinator and/or UBDSBE Office not later than 1week after the published nomination.
THINGS TO DO AFTER NOMINATION Prepare your documents - recommendation letters, check your passport expirary dates, certified transcripts, enrollement letters, bank accounts (some university requires bank statement, eg Korea - a balance of US$6,500 and above in your, certified bank account) Create a dropbox to put all the information required and please send the link when requested English proficiency letter - UBDSBE AR Financial support letter - DYU
IMPORTANT POINTS There is a Quota from host universities - so do not demand placement- it is not your entitlement Final selection is done by Global Affairs Office based on student's qualification and quota from both the host universities and among UBD faculties Insurance is a must - buy it to cover yourself when you're overseas Medical healthcheck is important some uni require it Do you visa only when you have the acceptance letter from the host university
IMPORTANT POINTS Go to DYU when you have the offer letter (they will ask for the university calender to check the host uni semesters - for ticketing matters as well) Do you OSHE form - Mr. Chen Chin Kang/AR/DYC signs the form, - and this is returned to DYU If you have your own funding, indicate your willingness to pay inorder to go to certain countries/universities. This will be considered Indicate this in online DY application later on
SAP (DS-3001): FAQS WHAT TO DO AFTER I RECEIVED MY OFFER LETTER? Please do the checklist below: Medical Check up VISA (Make sure you have the VDR form along with the offer) Allowance Clearance Purchase Air Tickets Airport Transfer Arrangement (if provided by the Host University) Accommodation Arrangement Complete UBDSBE SAP Module Approval Form (SMF) OSHE Forms
UBDSBE SAP MODULES APPROVAL FORM (SMF) SMF must be completed by students themselves. Form must be signed and approved both by respective Programme Leader (PL) and DY/SAP Coordinator. Discuss with your PL the modules you wanted to take Generally, dont take modules offered in UBDSBE; take modules are useful for your major and not found in UBD Sports modules are NOT allowed for your SAP. Form is downloadable from UBDSBE DY website.
PLACEMENTS ARE VERY COMPETITIVE! You may not get what you applied for
