UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI BRUNEI
ACADEMIC ROBE FOR CONVOCATION 2026
To: Graduands of Year 2026
[Undergraduate Degree, Master’s Degree and PhD Programmes]
FULL PAYMENT OF RENTING AND PURCHASING OF ACADEMIC ROBE:
Please be informed that the collection day of the academic robe for Convocation 2026 is now available. Please take note of the following steps to make the full payment for the academic robe:
- Download the Academic Robe Payment Collection and Return Form from the website and fill in the information requested (printing of the form at the Finance Section, Bursar’s Office will be charged BND0.20 cents per paper) – (Form is now available)
- Full Payment of robe (Rent/Purchase) could be made via BIBD online transfer, or Cash Deposit Machines (CDM), or over BIBD counter, and the payment period will be accepted until 22nd August 2026. Please refer to the bill payment guide.
- Screenshot and submit your proof of payment by completing the form at
https://bit.ly/UTB-ROBEPAYMENT2026
- Official Receipt of the full payment (Rent/Purchase) can be collected at the Finance Section, Bursar’s Office during the collection date as listed below.
- Bring the Official Receipt issued by the Finance Section, Bursar’s Office and the Academic Robe Payment Collection and Return Form to the Room GA.24/GA.22 for collection process.
- Please be seated outside the room and wait to be called during the collection robe day.
- Then, submit your Academic Robe Payment Collection and Return Form to the staff in charge.
NOTES:
- Please be informed that the date of the UTB Convocation Ceremony 2026 has been confirmed by the Secretariat as announced. The Convoction Ceremony 2026 will be held on Wednesday, 26 August 2026.
- Payment Deadline: Saturday, 22 August 2026
- The Academic Robe Payment Collection and Return Form is now available.
- Further details regarding the collection schedule and procedures will be announced in the UTB website.
The collection of the academic robes will be scheduled for each respective Faculty/School on the designated day below:
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Date |
Time |
Faculty / School |
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Thursday, 20 August 2026 |
9:00 am – 4:30 pm |
Venue GA.24:
Venue GA.22:
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Friday, 21 August 2026 |
9:00 am – 11:30 am & 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm |
Venue GA.24:
Venue GA.22:
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Saturday, 22 August 2026 |
9:00 am – 4:30 pm |
Venue GA.24:
Venue GA.22:
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**Please ensure that you have made the full payment for the rental or purchase of gowns, within the specified dates and times. Those who miss these deadlines will not be accommodated.
ACADEMIC ROBE RENTAL CHARGES:
The following are the charges for a complete set of academic robes:
|
|
Male |
Female |
Items |
|
Bachelor’s Degree |
$90 |
$120 |
MALE: A Gown and Hood only. FEMALE: A Gown, Hood, Gandi and Tudung. |
|
Master’s Degree |
$140 |
$170 |
|
|
PhD |
$160 |
$190 |
Disclaimer: Previous Deposit made will be refund upon successful return of Graduation Robe without any damages.
Full payment for the Rental of the academic robe must be MADE BEFORE COLLECTING THE ROBE.
ACADEMIC ROBE PURCHASE CHARGES:
The purchase of academic robe would be based on standard sizes (i.e. size S, M, L, XL and XXL) as stated below:
|
Items |
Balance Price |
Full Price |
Bachelor’s Degree |
|
MALE: Gown and Hood only. |
Price: B$300.00 for male B$340.00 for female |
Price: B$600.00 for male B$640.00 for female |
|
|
Price: B$470.00 for male B$580.00 for female |
Price: B$770.00 for male B$880.00 for female |
Master’s Degree |
|
|
Price: B$600.00 for male B$710.00 for female |
Price: B$900.00 for male B$1010.00 for female |
PhD |
Disclaimer: Previous Deposit made is non-refundable as it is part of the purchased payment.
The remaining payment for Purchase of the academic robe set should be MADE PRIOR COLLECTION OF THE ROBE.
BILL PAYMENT GUIDE:
1) BIBD Account Holder
2) For direct bank-in or online transfers (other than BIBD Bank), please use the bank details listed below:
Account Name : TABUNG UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI BRUNEI
Account No. : 00-001-01-0045184
Bank Name : Bank Islam Brunei Darussalam
Bank Address : Lot 159, Jalan Pemancha, Bandar Seri Begawan
BS8711 Negara Brunei Darussalam
Kindly screenshot and submit your proof of payment by completing the form at
https://bit.ly/UTB-ROBEPAYMENT2026
MALE GRADUATES are to purchase their own songkok with ‘taris’ at the Pusat Latihan Kesenian dan Pertukangan Tangan Brunei in Bandar Seri Begawan. You may proceed to place your order with ‘taris’ at the Pusat Latihan Kesenian dan Pertukangan Tangan Brunei at the earliest convenience.
RETURN OF ACADEMIC ROBE:
All rented academic robes are expected to be returned no later than ONE WEEK AFTER the Convocation Ceremony. A late return fee of B$10.00 per week will be imposed thereafter. Robes returned after 23rd September 2026 will be CONSIDERED SOLD, AND THE FULL PURCHASE PRICE MUST BE PAID IN FULL.
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REMINDER: CANCELLATION OF ROBE RENTAL/PURCHASE IS NOT ALLOWED. As such, the deposit is non-refundable and graduates will be held responsible to pay the remaining amount of the robe purchased.
Graduates are responsible for the care of the academic robes against any damage, stained or loss arising from negligence. Academic robes are considered sold at full price for any damage, stained or loss caused by graduates. |
Thank you.
Yours sincerely,
Co-Chairperson, Academic Robe Committee
for Registrar and Secretary
Universiti Teknologi Brunei
File Ref: UTB/P2/1.1.2
Date: 18th August 2026
